The Rapido Trains HO scale EMD E8A & E8B locomotive features:
- 3D laser-scanned body shell
- Accurate nose and roof contours
- Seven different noses
- Three different back ends
- 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
- Original porthole sides or rebuilt with blanked sides (including unique variations)
- Skirted or non-skirted fuel tanks
- Original square and sloped or Hyatt roller bearing journal boxes
- Heavy die-cast chassis
- Smooth running drive system with all wheels powered
- Complete lighting effects – headlights, class lights, backup lights, ground lights, cab lights and more
- Numerous road-specific detail parts in both plastic and etched metal
Below is a list of just SOME of the road-specific detail parts that we are producing:
- Four different sand filler hatch styles
- PRR Train Phone antenna
- Southern rooftop air tanks
- Southern large-capacity water tanks
- UP snow shields
- Cab-side walkways (2 styles)
- Pilot MU hoses
- ATS shoes
- PRR Nose lifting lugs
- Three different radio antenna
- Six different headlight/warning light inserts
- Various bug screens, mirrors, and wind deflectors
- Numerous grab iron configurations
- Several horn styles (in brass)
- And probably more that we’ve forgotten!
Each E8A & E8B locomotive will have road specific details applied. Details are listed with each product.
