{"product_id":"alco-rs36-nkp-low-nose-non-dynamic","title":"ALCo RS36 NKP (Low Nose Non-Dynamic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are N scale 3D printable files for the \u003cstrong\u003eALCo RS36\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eNickel Plate Road\u003c\/strong\u003e markings — the \u003cstrong\u003elow nose, non-dynamic brake\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration, representing units \u003cstrong\u003e865–873\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed to fit on an \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas RS11 frame\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eALCo RS36\u003c\/strong\u003e was a \u003cstrong\u003e1,800 horsepower road switcher\u003c\/strong\u003e produced by the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Locomotive Company\u003c\/strong\u003e between \u003cstrong\u003e1962 and 1963\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of ALCo's later diesel offerings as the builder fought to maintain its market share against the dominant EMD and GE product lines. The RS36 was built on ALCo's proven road switcher platform, powered by the \u003cstrong\u003e251 series prime mover\u003c\/strong\u003e, and offered railroads a capable and versatile locomotive suited to both road freight and branch line service. Only \u003cstrong\u003e40 RS36s\u003c\/strong\u003e were ever built across all owners, making it one of the rarer ALCo road switcher types and a prized subject for ALCo enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNickel Plate Road\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the RS36's most significant customers, taking delivery of \u003cstrong\u003e11 units numbered 865–875\u003c\/strong\u003e. This model represents the \u003cstrong\u003elow nose, non-dynamic brake\u003c\/strong\u003e variant — units \u003cstrong\u003e865–873\u003c\/strong\u003e — the standard configuration of the NKP's RS36 fleet. The remaining two units, \u003cstrong\u003e874 and 875\u003c\/strong\u003e, were built to a different specification with a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh short hood\u003c\/strong\u003e and equipped with \u003cstrong\u003esteam generators\u003c\/strong\u003e for passenger train heating service. When the Nickel Plate Road was merged into the \u003cstrong\u003eNorfolk \u0026amp; Western Railway\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e1964\u003c\/strong\u003e, all 11 RS36s were renumbered into the N\u0026amp;W roster as \u003cstrong\u003e2865–2875\u003c\/strong\u003e, where they continued in service under their new owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe NKP's RS36s were among the last new locomotives delivered to the railroad before the N\u0026amp;W merger, and they represent the final chapter of the Nickel Plate Road's independent locomotive acquisition history — a fitting subject for modelers of either the NKP in its final years or the early Norfolk \u0026amp; Western.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter purchase, your digital files will be available for \u003cstrong\u003eimmediate direct download\u003c\/strong\u003e from your order confirmation. These files are for \u003cstrong\u003ePersonal Use Only\u003c\/strong\u003e — if you are interested in a commercial license, please contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease allow a few weeks for 3D printing and shipping. Decals are shipped separately — please allow some additional time for decal printing and shipping after ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Out of the Box Models","offers":[{"title":"Digital (3D Print Files) + Shipped Decals","offer_id":48791105143036,"sku":"OTBDNNKPRS36LH","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3D Printed + Shipped Decals","offer_id":48791105175804,"sku":"OTBDNNKPRS36LH","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fully Painted and Decaled Model (Donor Mechanism Required)","offer_id":48791105208572,"sku":"OTBDNNKPRS36LH","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Decals Only","offer_id":48791105241340,"sku":"OTBDNNKPRS36LH","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6828\/5692\/files\/Screenshot2026-02-15at9.39.37PM.png?v=1771220387","url":"https:\/\/outoftheboxmodels.com\/products\/alco-rs36-nkp-low-nose-non-dynamic","provider":"ootbModels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}