Built by the American Locomotive Company (Alco) the low-hood S-2 was introduced in 1940 to replace Alco’s earlier high-hood switchers. The 1000 horsepower S-2 was a turbocharged version of the S-1. There were 1,502 S-2s sold to North American Railroads. The versatility of the S-2s was evi­denced by their service on mainline, shortline and industrial railroads.

Features:

• Scaled from actual prototype measurements

• Option for horizontal or vertical radiator shutters

• Fine scale handrails

• Separately-applied coupler cut levers, air hoses, piping, etc.

• Directional LED lighting (includes cab rear headlight)

• Die-cast hood & chassis for improved pulling performance

• Dual-flywheels for maximum performance at all speeds

• Factory-equipped with AccuMate knuckle couplers

• Exceptional painting and printing

AccuMate couplers are made under license from AccuRail, Inc.

Silver Sound Ready

• Atlas Silver Sound Ready models are equipped with a speaker for easy conversion to sound with the addition of a decoder.

DCC Operation Features:

• Supports all DCC-programming modes

• Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.

• A total of 4 DCC function outputs are available

• Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.

Sound Functionality Features (GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY):

• Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.

• There are 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals.

• Manual and Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes ”on the fly” are provided for true realism.

Order Due Date: October 4, 2023

Anticipated Delivery Date: September 2024