Atlas 10003376 - HO Silver Series - ALCo S2 - Standard DC - Canadian National #8139

HO Silver Series - ALCo S2 - Standard DC - Canadian National #8139 Built by the American Locomotive Company (Alco) the low-hood S-2 was introduced in 1940 to replace Alco?s earlier high-hood switchers. The 1000 horsepower S-2 was a turbocharged version of the S-1. There were 1,502 S-2s sold to North American Railroads. The versatility of the S-2s was evidenced by their service on class 1 shortline and industrial railroads. Atlas? version is back in service, with new tooling, as well as a sound-equipped version for modeler enjoyment. Features Include: - NMRA 8-Pin Socket for DCC (Silver Series Model) - Redesigned & retooled hood, cab & chassis - The first plastic HO-scale model of an S-2 Locomotive to include accurate body panel details - Option for horizontal or vertical radiator shutters - Fine scale handrails - Separately-applied grab irons, coupler cut levers, air hoses, piping, etc. - Redesigned truck frames with separately applied detail - Directional LED lighting (includes cab rear headlight) - Die-cast chassis for improved pulling performance - Chassis retooled for optional DCC/sound - 5-pole skewed armature motor for reliable operation - Dual-flywheels for maximum performance at all speeds - Factory-equipped with AccuMate knuckle couplers - Exceptional painting and printing