RAPIDO HO GMD-1 Locomotive (Announced June 2023)

Our iconic HO scale Canadian National GMD-1 diesel locomotives are back with the return of some favourite paint schemes with new numbers plus a couple of cool new road names too!

In this release, we're featuring two of the most requested versions of our GMD-1: the four-axle original 1900-series as well as the 1400-series rebuilds, each available in a variety of accurate paint schemes.

Part of the initial order by CN, the 1900-series featured a B-B arrangement with Flexicoil trucks. Classified GRG-12n, the 1900-series GMD-1 was geared for 83 MPH and had a Vapor OK-4625 steam generator in the short hood. The 1900s were intended for commuter and other short-run passenger services and were delivered in 1958 and 1959 with many remaining in service until the late 1990s!

CN created the 1400-series rebuilds in 1989. Featuring a larger, 2000-gallon fuel tank and 4-wheel Flexicoil trucks, the 1400s also received upgraded power assemblies. These units ran long hood forward and were also got equipped with ditch lights. CN retired the last of the 1400s from service in 2021.

The Rapido GMD-1 features:

• Heavy diecast frame with super detailed piping and traction cables

• Detailed Flexicoil trucks

• Separate grab irons

• Accurate sounds for both original and rebuilt units

• Working ditch lights on 1400s Front and rear plows or pilot footboards where appropriate

• Minimum 18” curve radius recommended DCC/Sound equipped units feature ESU V5 decoders Minimum 18” curve radius recommended