Rapido HO-Scale NYC EMD E-8A (DC)
(Deposit Model)
Rapido #s 028026/7/8/9 Road #s4020/4037/4040/4059
EMD’s E-8 were the quintessential North American
passenger locomotive of the 1950s through the 1970s. 450 E8A and 46 E8B
units were produced. 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
throughout North America. The NYC had 62 A-units.
Features:- 3D laser-scanned body shell
- Accurate nose and roof contours nose
- Accurate back ends
- No dynamic brake options
- Duel steam generators, widely spaced
- Single-headlight configuration
- Freight pilot
- Vertical Farr grills
- Single MU door nose, right of headlight
- Side Portholes
- Cab-side walkway
- Cab-side lifting lug covers
- Non-skirted fuel tanks
- Pilot MU hoses
- Hyatt bearing trucks
- 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
Comes in four road numbers - You must select road number.
Pre-orders must be in by ???
MSRP $229.95 NYCSHS member price is $195.46 and that is 15% off MSRP.
Deposit of $100.00 required to pre-order the model. Shipping charge will be
added with final order.
Shipping is extra and Ohio residents must add 8% Ohio sales tax.
Posted 12/26/2020
Expected delivery late 2021
