Bowser HO Scale Lehigh Valley Alco RS-3 #211 – DCC/Sound – 25246

Bowser HO Scale Alco RS3 Hammerhead High Hood – Lehigh Valley #211 with DCC & Sound – BOW25246

TheBowser Executive Line HO Scale Alco RS3 Hammerhead High Hoodlocomotive delivers exceptional realism, premium detailing, and smooth operation for serious HO scale railroaders and collectors. Finished in the iconicLehigh Valley Tuscan and Yellow “Flag Logo” scheme, locomotive #211 captures the distinctive appearance of one of the most unique first-generation diesel locomotives ever operated in North America.

Equipped with a factory-installedESU LokSound V5 DCC & Sound decoder, this Bowser HO Scale locomotive offers highly realistic diesel sounds, smooth motor performance, advanced lighting functions, and outstanding slow-speed control. Whether operating on DCC or DC layouts, the Bowser 25246 delivers premium performance straight out of the box.

Built with railroad-specific details, accurate Hammerhead high hood tooling, flywheel-equipped drive system, and precision-applied details, this locomotive is ideal for model railroaders recreating classic Lehigh Valley operations or expanding a high-end HO scale diesel roster.

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Key Features

• Bowser Executive Line HO Scale locomotive
• Alco RS3 “Hammerhead” High Hood diesel locomotive
• Lehigh Valley #211
• Tuscan and Yellow Flag Logo paint scheme
• Factory-installed ESU LokSound V5 DCC & Sound decoder
• Operates on DCC and DC layouts
• Smooth-running can motor with dual flywheels
• Nickel silver wheels with RP25 contours
• LED directional lighting
• Accurate railroad-specific body details
• Separately applied detail parts
• Knuckle couplers installed
• Precision HO scale detailing and finish
• Ready-to-run HO scale locomotive
• Bowser item number BOW25246

Authentic Alco RS3 Hammerhead Performance

The Alco RS3 became one of the most recognizable first-generation road switchers in North America, and the rare “Hammerhead” high hood configuration gives this locomotive an especially unique appearance. Bowser accurately recreates these distinctive locomotives with correct contours, prototype-specific details, and highly detailed paint application.

The included ESU LokSound V5 decoder provides authentic diesel startup sounds, horn functions, dynamic motor control, and synchronized audio performance that brings your HO scale railroad to life.

Premium Bowser Executive Line Quality

Bowser Executive Line locomotives are known for combining collector-quality detailing with dependable operation. The heavy chassis, precision drive system, and advanced electronics make the Bowser 25246 ideal for both operators and display collectors alike.

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