The Atlas 40005039 presents an N Scale DCC model of the ALCO RS - 2 locomotive, specifically the Chicago & Northwestern #54. Note that the picture might show a different road number. After the successful RS - 1, Alco launched the RS - 2 in late 1946. It kept some RS - 1 features like a long carbody and short front nose but had many upgrades. The rounded carbody and a new 244 prime mover increased horsepower to 1,500. With this extra power, the RS - 2 was great for various railroad services. You could see it powering freight, coal trains, or passenger trains. Some were retrofitted for passenger service. Alco and Montreal Locomotive Works built over 370 of these versatile locomotives. Today, only a few prototypes remain, mostly in museums or tourist operations. This model comes with a slow - speed motor, golden - white LEDs, directional lighting, dual brass flywheels, a low - friction mechanism, dynamic brakes, factory - installed AccuMate® magnetic knuckle couplers, and accurate painting and lettering. DCC locomotives have a factory - installed decoder.

Using your Atlas N Scale DCC ALCO RS - 2 model train is easy. First, make sure your track is clean and properly connected. Place the train on the track and use your DCC controller to power it up. You can control the speed and direction with the controller. For the best performance, use the slow - speed motor feature for a smooth start and stop. When it comes to maintenance, regularly clean the wheels and the track to prevent dirt from affecting the movement. Also, check the couplers to ensure they are in good condition for smooth connections between cars. Be careful when handling the train to avoid any damage to the delicate parts like the LEDs. If you're not using the train for a long time, store it in a dry and safe place to protect it from dust and scratches.