{"product_id":"bow25563","title":"Bowser Executive Line HO Scale ALCO RS-3 Phase 3 Pennsylvania Railroad PRR #8598 - DCC\/Sound - BOW25563","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBowser Executive Line HO Scale ALCO RS-3 Phase 3 Pennsylvania Railroad #8598 - DCC\/Sound\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBring classic Pennsylvania Railroad diesel power to your HO scale layout with the \u003cstrong\u003eBowser Executive Line ALCO RS-3 Phase 3 PRR #8598\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring the Pennsylvania Railroad's distinctive Trainphone equipment, prototype-specific detailing, and factory-installed ESU LokSound 5 DCC\/Sound, this ready-to-run road switcher is an excellent addition to Pennsylvania Railroad layouts representing the transition and early diesel eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePennsylvania Railroad ALCO RS-3 with Trainphone Equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) between 1950 and 1956, the RS-3 became one of North America's most recognizable four-axle diesel road switchers. Powered by the ALCO 244 diesel engine, these versatile locomotives were used for local freight service, branchline operations, industrial switching, and other railroad assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pennsylvania Railroad operated ALCO RS-3 locomotives throughout its extensive northeastern and midwestern rail network. One of the distinctive features of PRR diesel locomotives was the railroad's Trainphone communication system, which used specialized antenna equipment to provide communication between trains and railroad personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBowser's Executive Line reproduction of PRR #8598 represents the Phase 3 RS-3 configuration with railroad-specific Trainphone details, factory-applied Pennsylvania Railroad decoration, and separately applied components. The factory-installed ESU LokSound 5 decoder provides DCC control, ALCO diesel engine sounds, horn, bell, and other locomotive sound functions for realistic model railroad operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Bowser Manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Line: Executive Line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: HO Scale (1:87)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRailroad: Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Number: 8598\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocomotive Type: ALCO RS-3 Road Switcher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Configuration: Phase 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype Detail: Pennsylvania Railroad Trainphone Equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl: DCC\/Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed ESU LokSound 5 decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eALCO diesel engine sound effects, horn, and bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with DCC and conventional DC operation with limited sound functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-applied Pennsylvania Railroad paint and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-specific and era-specific locomotive details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied air hoses, windshield wipers, and grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed coupler lift bars and window glazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating headlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan motor with flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel silver wheels with RP25 flanges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady-to-run construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer Part Number: 25563\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShop Bowser HO Scale Diesel Locomotives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore additional ALCO road switchers and detailed diesel models in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bowser-ho-scale-locomotives\"\u003eBowser HO Scale Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e collection. Bowser's Executive Line locomotives offer railroad-specific details and a variety of DC and DCC\/Sound configurations for HO scale model railroaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your Pennsylvania Railroad freight trains with rolling stock from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bowser-ho-scale-freight-cars\"\u003eBowser HO Scale Freight Cars\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or browse our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bowser\"\u003eBowser Model Trains \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e selection at Fusion Scale Hobbies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bowser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50823979368704,"sku":"BOW25563","price":239.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/BOW25563.webp?v=1793206674","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/bow25563","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}