Rapido Trains HO #28805 Amtrak EMD E8A w/HEP DCC/Sound RTR #498 Phase II NEW

Description: EMD’s E-8 was the quintessential North American passenger locomotive of the 1950s through the 1970s. 450 E8A and 46 E8B units were produced. These units pulled passenger trains from coast to coast, and later became the backbone of Amtrak’s fleet in its early days. Many were later used in commuter and freight services before being retired. Today several units live on in museums and tourist railroads throughout North America. The Rapido E-Units Feature:3D laser-scanned body shellAccurate nose and roof contourSeven different nosesThree different back endsTwo different sides – with and without lifting lug coversThree different steam generator options36” fan, 48” fan or non-dynamic brake optionsSingle- or dual-headlight configurationsFreight or passenger pilotsThree styles of side grillsOriginal porthole sides or rebuilt blanked sides (including unique variations)Skirted or non-skirted fuel tanksOriginal square and slope or Hyatt roller bearing journal boxesHeavy die-cast chassisSmooth running drive system with all wheels poweredMoPower capacitor system for flawless pick upComplete lighting effects – headlights, class lights, backup lights, ground lights, cab lights and moreNumerous road-specific detail parts in both plastic and etched metal This model is brand new, never run. its really an amazing model. This would be the perfect addition to any diesel era layout.

Price: 322 USD

Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming

End Time: 2025-01-11T21:29:12.000Z

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