Atlas HO Alco S-1 Swiitch Engine Jersey Central (CNJ) #1025.

Description: Atlas HO Scale Alco S-1 Switch Engine Jersey Central (CNJ). Locomotive #1025. I History:a. Central Railroad of New Jersey (The Big Little Railroad):The Central Railroad of New Jersey (reporting mark CNJ) has gone by a number of different names from CNJ to Jersey Central and the aforementioned moniker. Regardless of its many titles, the CNJ was a New Jersey institution although it was only regional in operation and, at its peak, just 711 miles in length. The Jersey Central served much of its home state along with northwestern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. via a partnership with the Baltimore & Ohio. It also acquired a part of the old Lehigh & New England during the 1960s. The demise of the CNJ was the result of several factors including a region too saturated with railroads, stiff government regulation, and markets already served by more efficient competitors (such as the Pennsylvania and Reading). However, for all of these setbacks, the railroad was further burdened by heavy taxation through the state of New Jersey. These issues ultimately led to the railroad?s bankruptcy and inclusion into Conrail in 1976. Today, little remains of the old CNJ lines. The Central Railroad operated two, AlCO RS1 Switch engines the #1024, and the #1025. b. The ALCO S-1 Switch Engine:The Alco S1 was first produced in 1940 featuring an end-cab design using McIntosh & Seymore's 539 model prime mover. The model came equipped with 660 horsepower and was well liked by short lines and Class I Railroads for yard work and light branch line duties. The S1 employed many design characteristics that the company had refined during its early years of collaborating with Ingersoll-Rand and GE, particularly during the construction of its initial switcher line.This series was produced in conjunction with Westinghouse and McIntosh & Seymore featuring the former's "Visibility Cab" design, which was wider and, usually, taller (unless the hood was mounted flush with the top of the cab) than the trailing hood to give crews maximum visibility. The Alco S1 was classed by Alco as its E1530 design and was quite similar to its later S3 model. railroads found the S1 incredibly useful. In all, the locomotive would sell more than 500 examples to numerous Class I companies, smaller railroads, and a handful of private industries. Alco itself even used an S1 for switching duties at its plant, #5. While the Montreal Locomotive Works also produced the S1 few were built, just one was constructed for the Canadian Car & Munitions located in Quebec. Additionally, foreign lines purchased the model including Central do Brazil, National de Mexico, Polish State Railway, and Margam Steel Works of Britain although amongst all four only 55 were built. Modeling Note: all of the S series locomotives were very similar in appearance, externally. c. Atlas: For over 60 years, Atlas has been a leader in the world of model railroading. Atlas has its roots in model railroad track and accessory making through invention, innovation and ingenuity. Atlas has a proud reputation as a family-owned business and is well-known for quality and excellence. Repair parts and accessories are available from the company's website. II For Sale: Atlas HO Scale Alco S-1 Switch Engine Jersey Central (CNJ). Locomotive #1025.From the pioneering long hood/short hood configuration to the staccato growl of its prime mover, the Alco S-1 lives on in this accurate HO scale model from Atlas. The major dimensions of the Atlas model match prototype drawings in the Model Railroader Cyclopedia: Vol. 2, Diesel Locomotives (Kalmbach Publishing Co., out of print). The plastic shell features well-defined detail, including the grills, rivet seams, and access doors. Details are accurately placed, according to prototype photos. There's also glazing in all the cab windows. The plastic truck side frames accurately model AAR type B trucks. Molded details include the appropriate solid journal boxes and leaf and coil springs. The brake cylinders are separately applied.The paint scheme matches prototype photos, including the NJC Line lettering in the correct font. Even the tiniest printing of stencils such as fuel fill and fire extinguisher inside door are legible.the model can reach a prototypical top speed of 65 scale mph. Features:5-pole skewed armature motor for reliable operationDual-flywheels for maximum performance at all speedsFactory-equipped with AccuMate® knuckle couplersExceptional painting and printingSturdy die-cast mainframe and gear casesMinimum radius: 18" III Box: The model comes with original box an insert and instructions. Box has some shelf wear but is in good shape. IV. DCC Recommendation:Recommend The TCS AS6 Decoder SKU: 1416 $48.95 NOT INCLUDED The AS6 is a full featured 6 function BEMF decoder fits the Atlas HO Scale engines: S1, S2, S3, and S4. Soldering is required TCS recommends the use of Kester "44" Sn63 Pb37, .015" diameter Rosin-core solder. For detailed instructions see TCS website. V. Shipping: Free local pick up Seattle WA. Domestic: Free USPS Priority. International: Use eBay global shipping.

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