I am looking to add some Alco RS units to run alongside the rival GP7 and GP9s; however, since MTH doesn't have a premier RS 1, 3, or 5 engine cataloged, I am at a loss as to which of the other O scale makers might have produced a high-quality model with the same level of detail as MTH premier.
Would love the thoughts and guidance from this group on what to look for and perhaps what to watch out for.
Thank you
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Don’t overlook the MTH RS1 just because it’s a Railking model. While not maybe the level of detail as the Atlas model it’s pretty close. IMO it runs better, sounds better and is way more user friendly to work on. I’m mostly a steam guy. But I have a soft spot for early Alcos. I own 3 and have 2 on order. MTH, Weaver, Williams, Lionel and Atlas have all produced RS3’s. For some reason no one has produced an RS3 model with the level of detail to the MTH or Atlas RS1’s.
I fixed the pilots on mine. From the distance I view it. It rivals any Premier model.
Posters have been asking 3rd Rail to produce these models. Nothing yet. But I think at some point you will see them. But expect the price to be north of $800 with todays pricing.
The RK RS1 i much prefer over the RS3, it seems more toylike
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