{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-ho-1078005-emd-gp40-dc-csx-6595","title":"PREORDER Rapido HO 1078005 EMD GP40 DC CSX 6595","description":"Rapido is excited to announce another run of GP40 locomotives in HO scale!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese GP40 locomotives pay tribute to over 50 years of mainline freight service by this venerable and ubiquitous General Motors product. From the first production order – built in 1965 for the New York Central – to modernized units serving second and third owners, there is sure to be a place on your layout for several of these hard-working Geeps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs intermodal traffic gained popularity in the 1960s, the New York Central needed a fleet of high-horsepower diesels to move shipments quickly between coastal port cities and inland destinations. Already satisfied with EMD’s first-generation offerings, they placed an order for 50 new GP40s in 1965. Powered by a turbocharged 16-cylinder 645 prime mover making 3000 horsepower, these units quickly became commonplace on high-priority Flexi-Van trains. Numerous other railroads followed suit in acquiring fleets of GP40s, and they racked up millions of miles on Class 1 routes before many were sold off to regional and short lines. Many of these units have been rebuilt and continue to operate reliably to this day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Rapido Trains HO Scale GP40 Locomotive Features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNEW! Tri-color class lights (where appropriate)\u003cbr\u003eNEW! Early-production truck, handrail and Automatic Train Stop details for New York Central units\u003cbr\u003eEquipped with licensed Cannon \u0026amp; Company 48” radiator and dynamic brake fans\u003cbr\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003cbr\u003eIncredible underframe detail including traction motor cables, air filters and a silly number of separately applied parts\u003cbr\u003eSeparate grab irons and handrails installed at the factory\u003cbr\u003eOperating ditch lights and beacons (where appropriate)\u003cbr\u003eRoad-specific battery box doors\u003cbr\u003eHighly detailed cab interior\u003cbr\u003eCorrect fuel tank sizes per road number\u003cbr\u003eMultiple styles of stepwells\u003cbr\u003eSee-through, etched-metal steps\u003cbr\u003eAppropriate cab or nose headlights\u003cbr\u003eMultiple truck sideframes tooled\u003cbr\u003eMultiple dynamic-brake hatches\u003cbr\u003eMoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC running\u003cbr\u003eDC\/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or Dual-Mode DC\/DCC\/Sound\u003cbr\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18”","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43322155991103,"sku":"RPI-1078005-PRE","price":24.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/7461\/7663\/files\/1078005_csx_yn1_6595.jpg?v=1780411612","url":"https:\/\/factorydirecthobbies.com\/products\/preorder-rapido-ho-1078005-emd-gp40-dc-csx-6595","provider":"Factory Direct Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}