Description
Designated as a “DL701” by ALCo, the 1,800hp RS36 was only slightly more successful than the RS32, with a total of 40 units produced between 1961 and 1963. Interestingly the DL701 designation was also used for the RS11 locomotive, and this has been the cause of some confusion when tallying fleet rosters. The largest purchaser of RS36s was Delaware & Hudson with a total of 12 units. These units served the D&H well, operating in road and local freight service through the 1980s. A few units even lasted into the 1990s holding yard and local assignments, serving their original owner for nearly 30 years. Norfolk & Western eventually amassed a larger fleet than the D&H, with the acquisition of Nickel Plate’s 11 units, giving N&W a total fleet of 17 units (some with high short hoods). Other original owners included Tennessee Central, Apache, Atlantic & Danville and Chicago & North Western (single unit order).
Given their very low production numbers, it is interesting to note that a handful of RS32 and RS36 locomotives can still be found in service today on a few US shortlines and tourist railroads.
Features: - NMRA 8-pin plug for DCC
- True scale dimensions with accurate details
- Separately applied hand rails and end railings
- Locating dimples for grab irons
- Directional lighting
- Equipped with AccuMate® Couplers
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