{"product_id":"bow25539","title":"Bowser Executive Line HO Scale ALCO RS-3 Phase 1 Louisville \u0026 Nashville L\u0026N #248 - DC - BOW25539","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBowser Executive Line HO Scale ALCO RS-3 Phase 1 Louisville \u0026amp; Nashville #248 - DC\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring classic Louisville \u0026amp; Nashville Railroad diesel power to your HO scale layout with the \u003cstrong\u003eBowser Executive Line ALCO RS-3 Phase 1 L\u0026amp;N #248\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring the Louisville \u0026amp; Nashville gray paint scheme with yellow lettering and distinctive red and yellow herald, this detailed road switcher represents an important era in railroad dieselization. Bowser's ready-to-run model combines prototype-specific detailing with a smooth-running DC drive mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLouisville \u0026amp; Nashville ALCO RS-3 Diesel Locomotive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) between 1950 and 1956, the RS-3 became one of the most recognizable four-axle road switchers in North America. Its versatile design allowed railroads to use these locomotives for local freight service, yard switching, branchline operations, and general road assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Louisville \u0026amp; Nashville Railroad operated throughout the southeastern United States, serving coal-producing regions, industrial customers, and important freight connections. ALCO road switchers such as the RS-3 are excellent choices for modelers recreating L\u0026amp;N freight operations during the transition and early diesel eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBowser's Executive Line model of L\u0026amp;N #248 represents the Phase 1 RS-3 configuration with railroad-specific body details, factory-applied paint and lettering, and separately applied components. This DC locomotive features a can motor with flywheels, operating headlight, and a 21-pin decoder interface for future DCC conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\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: Louisville \u0026amp; Nashville (L\u0026amp;N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Number: 248\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocomotive Type: ALCO RS-3 Road Switcher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Configuration: Phase 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint Scheme: L\u0026amp;N Gray with Yellow Lettering and Red\/Yellow Herald\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl: DC (DCC Ready)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21-pin DCC decoder interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-applied railroad paint and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-specific locomotive body 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\u003eBlackened 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: 25539\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bowser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68044696158319,"sku":"BOW25539","price":165.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/4160\/4207\/files\/BOW25539.webp?v=1793205971","url":"https:\/\/midwesthobbies.com\/products\/bow25539","provider":"Midwest Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}