Occasionally, a prototype is so heavily requested that we feel compelled to produce it, at least in part, out of sheer obligation to our faithful customers. The Milwaukee S-3 is one such prototype. Behind only the PRR H10s, the Milwaukee S-3 is our most requested steam locomotive and we are pleased to offer it to our enthusiastic Milwaukee modelers!

The S-3 is the culminating iteration of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroads own 1930 S-1 Northern design. In 1937, Baldwin delivered 30 S-2s into service and in 1940 delivered another 10 S-2 locomotives. Finally, in 1943, 10 S-3 locomotives -- road numbers 260 -269 -- were delivered to assist in the wartime effort, this time from the ALCO.

A slightly leaner version of its elder brother the S-2, the S-3 weighs in at 460,000lbs with a tractive effort of 62,040lbs.

Having served only 10 years in its designed capacity, the North Star Rail decided in 1991 to restore the locomotive for mainline excursions.

The #261 S-3 is currently owned and maintained by Minneapolis-based Friends of the 261, which runs excursions seasonally. Since completion of its restoration in 1993, #261 has run over 25,000 miles under its own power!

This is the second run of this model with the same road numbers. The first run sold out quickly and supplies are limited for this run.

Features:

• Paragon3 sound & operation system featuring Rolling Thunder with suthentic sounds and prototypical operation in both DC and DCC environments
• Factory installed engineer & fireman figures
• Synchronized puffing smoke with each chuff
• Variable puffing smoke Intensity and timing
• Locomotive composition: die cast body with die cast chassis
• Tender composition: ABS body with die cast chassis
• Couplers: (2) operating kadee or compatible
• Compatible tracks: Code 70, 83, 100 rail
• Equipped with traction tires
• Minimum operating radius: 22 in or greater

First Ordered, First Filled, No Reservations

Expected Release: December 2016

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