{"product_id":"walthers-mainline-910-10725-alco-rsc-2-union-pacific-1288-ho-scale","title":"Walthers Mainline 910-10725 | Alco RSC-2 - Union Pacific #1288 - Standard DC | HO Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe WalthersMainline Alco RSC-2 brings one of the more distinctive diesels of the transition era to your HO layout. Riding on unusual six-wheel (A1A) trucks that spread its 1,500 horsepower over the lighter rail of branch and secondary lines, this Union Pacific #1288 model captures the long, purposeful look of the prototype. It ships ready to run on standard DC and includes a 21-pin DCC plug, so you can drop in the decoder of your choice whenever you decide to go digital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLooking for more HO locomotives? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/trains-track\/scale-ho\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHO Trains \u0026amp; Track\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/track-tools-accessories\/scale-ho\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHO Track \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFive-pole, skew-wound motor with a machined brass flywheel and 14:1 gear ratio for smooth, quiet running.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive and all-wheel electrical pickup on a heavy die-cast metal chassis for excellent pulling power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConstant and directional LED headlights that stay bright at any speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e21-pin DCC plug — runs on standard DC out of the box and is ready for the DCC decoder of your choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFactory-installed \"sugar cube\" speaker (11 x 15 mm) — drop in a 21-pin sound decoder for true plug-and-play sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProto MAX metal knuckle couplers and correctly sized RP-25 metal wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrototype-specific details including the long six-axle trucks, plus molded starter points for adding extra detail parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: HO (1:87.1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWalthersMainline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e910-10725\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHO (1:87.1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUnion Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1288\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocomotive Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDiesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDCC Ready (21-Pin Plug) — Standard DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTransition Era (1946+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Curve Radius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e18\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e616374227044\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this locomotive include sound or a decoder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — this is the Standard DC version, so it runs on conventional DC power right out of the box. It does come with a factory-installed speaker and a 21-pin DCC socket, so adding a sound decoder later is truly plug-and-play. Walthers also offers a factory ESU Sound \u0026amp; DCC version (910-20725) if you'd prefer sound out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat minimum curve radius does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn 18\" minimum radius is recommended. Despite the long six-axle trucks, the RSC-2 is engineered to handle the curves found on most HO layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat era does this locomotive fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe prototype RSC-2 was built starting in 1946 and worked freight, passenger, and yard duty into the 1970s, making it a great match for transition-era and early-modern layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it run with my other HO equipment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. With standard RP-25 metal wheels and knuckle couplers, it's fully compatible with HO-scale rolling stock and track from any manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WalthersMainline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48149697724671,"sku":"910-10725","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/09100000010725_big_c7b91d38-8dfb-409e-8123-f08738ea111e.jpg?v=1770803731","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/walthers-mainline-910-10725-alco-rsc-2-union-pacific-1288-ho-scale","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}