{"product_id":"rapido-28504-emd-e8-amtrak-324-phase-i-silver-red-blue-black-arrow-logo-with-dcc-sound-ho-scale","title":"Rapido 28504 EMD E8 Amtrak #324 (Phase I; silver, red, blue, black; Arrow Logo) with DCC \u0026 Sound HO Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eRapido 28504 EMD E8 Amtrak #324 (Phase I; silver, red, blue, black; Arrow Logo) with DCC \u0026amp; Sound HO Scale (Picture may show a different road number).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eEMD’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 throughout North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eWhat makes Rapido’s E8 and E9 models different than every E8 or E9 that has come before? Simple – we’re doing it right. Every E8 model out there is a “best guess” as to the nose, roof and windshield contours of the real thing. At Rapido we don’t believe in making guesses. That’s why we commissioned a 3D laser scan of Union Pacific E8 #942 at the Southern California Railway Museum. A 3D scan ensures that we get those impossible-to-guess contours bang-on accurate. Our engineers trace the scan and shrink it down to HO scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eThe Rapido Trains HO scale EMD E8A \u0026amp; E8B locomotives feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"stylish_list\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e3D laser-scanned body shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eAccurate nose and roof contours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eSeven different noses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eThree different back ends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eTwo different sides – with and without lifting lug covers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eThree different steam generator options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e36” fan, 48” fan or non-dynamic brake options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eSingle- or dual-headlight configurations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eFreight or passenger pilots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eThree styles of side grills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eOriginal porthole sides or rebuilt with blanked sides (including unique variations)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eSkirted or non-skirted fuel tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eOriginal square and sloped or Hyatt roller bearing journal boxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eHeavy die-cast chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eSmooth running drive system with all wheels powered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eComplete lighting effects – headlights, class lights, backup lights, ground lights, cab lights and more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eNumerous road-specific detail parts in both plastic and etched metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eBelow is a list of just SOME of the road-specific detail parts that we are producing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"stylish_list\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eFour different sand filler hatch styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003ePRR Train Phone antenna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eSouthern rooftop air tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eSouthern large-capacity water tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eUP snow shields\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eCab-side walkways (2 styles)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003ePilot MU hoses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eATS shoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003ePRR Nose lifting lugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eThree different radio antenna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eSix different headlight\/warning light inserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eVarious bug screens, mirrors, and wind deflectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eNumerous grab iron configurations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eSeveral horn styles (in brass)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eAnd probably more that we’ve forgotten!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50217799778603,"sku":"606-28504","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/8980\/3051\/files\/rapido-rapido-28504-emd-e8-amtrak-324-phase-i-silver-red-blue-black-arrow-logo-with-dcc-sound-ho-scale-606-28504-1226507850.jpg?v=1773781273","url":"https:\/\/topspeedhobbies.com\/products\/rapido-28504-emd-e8-amtrak-324-phase-i-silver-red-blue-black-arrow-logo-with-dcc-sound-ho-scale","provider":"Top Speed Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}