Rapido HO Scale Erie EMD E8A DCC Sound Diesel Locomotive #821 - 28551

Rapido HO Scale Erie EMD E8A DCC Sound Diesel Locomotive #821 - 28551 is the exact Rapido model locomotive, identified by manufacturer part number 28551. The product photos show the item being offered so you can confirm the road name, scale, and package before ordering.

Manufacturer details

Locomotive Features: 3D laser-scanned body shell Accurate nose and roof contours Prototyically correct nose details Prototyically correct back end details Two different sides – with and without lifting lug covers Three different steam generator options 36” fan, 48” fan or non-dynamic brake options Single- or dual-headlight configurations Freight or passenger pilots Three styles of side grills Skirted or non-skirted fuel tanks Original square, sloped or Hyatt roller bearing journal boxes Heavy die-cast chassis Smooth running drive system with all wheels powered Accurate E8 sounds provided by ESU LokSound Complete lighting effects Numerous road-specific detail parts in both plastic and etched metal. Prototype/Model Overview: EMD’s E-8 (and successor, E-9) were the quintessential North American passenger locomotive of the 1950s through the 1970s. 450 E8A and 46 E8B units were produced, with an additional 100 E9A and 44 E9B locos following. The first E8s were delivered in 1949, with the last E9 being produced in 1964. These units pulled passenger trains from coast to coast, and later became the backbone of Amtrak’s fleet in its early days. Many more were later used in commuter service before being retired. Today several units live on in museums and tourist railroads…

On the railroad

Run it in gently and keep the wheels and track clean; that is where reliable operation begins.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Rapido
• Part number: 28551
• Scale: HO
• Shipping weight: 907 g

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