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Rapido Trains

Rapido - HO Scale F30A Flatcar - PRR Delivery Scheme #474268

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Image Disclaimer: Product image may show a different road number than the actual model. Paint scheme, details, and features will match the listed item

Bring authentic mid-century freight operations to your HO Scale railroad with this beautifully detailed Rapido F30A flatcar decorated in the classic Pennsylvania Railroad delivery scheme. The F30A series flatcars were widely used for transporting machinery, industrial equipment, vehicles, containers, and oversized loads across North America, making them an essential part of freight service during the transition and early diesel eras.

Finished in the striking Pennsylvania Railroad delivery paint scheme, this model captures the appearance of the prototype as these cars first entered service. PRR’s freight fleet was among the largest and most recognizable in the country, and flatcars like the F30A played a critical role in moving heavy and specialized cargo throughout the railroad’s vast network.

Rapido has faithfully recreated the F30A with exceptional attention to detail including accurate deck textures, underbody components, brake rigging, and finely applied lettering. Whether displayed empty or loaded with equipment, pipe, machinery, or military vehicles, this flatcar adds operational realism and historical accuracy to any HO Scale freight consist.

Product Features:

HO Scale (1:87) precision model
Pennsylvania Railroad delivery paint scheme
Highly detailed deck and underframe
Accurate brake rigging and fine lettering
Free-rolling metal wheelsets
Knuckle couplers compatible with standard HO equipment
Ideal for transition-era and diesel-era layouts
Suitable for custom freight loads and operations
Car Number: #474268

Prototype & Historical Significance:
The Pennsylvania Railroad was one of America’s most influential railroads, operating an enormous fleet of freight equipment across the eastern United States. Flatcars like the F30A were designed to handle versatile cargo that could not fit inside standard boxcars, making them indispensable for industrial and military shipping. These cars could frequently be seen carrying construction equipment, steel products, vehicles, and other heavy loads throughout the PRR system and connecting railroads.

Perfect for collectors, Pennsylvania Railroad enthusiasts, and HO Scale operators looking to add realistic freight operations to their layout.

Rapido HO Scale 28555 EMD E8 MILW - Milwaukee Road #35A DCC & Sound

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Rapido HO Scale 28555 EMD E8 MILW - Milwaukee Road #35A DCC & Sound

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Rapido 28555 EMD E8 MILW - Milwaukee Road #35A DCC & Sound HO Scale (Picture may show a different road number).

EMD’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.

What 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.

The Rapido Trains HO scale EMD E8A & E8B locomotives feature:

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!

Cascade Models - HO Scale Brass- AT&SF Regal Sleeper

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Cascade Models - HO Scale Brass- AT&SF Regal Sleeper

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KATO - HO GE P42 Amtrak Operation Lifesaver #203 DC

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KATO - HO GE P42 Amtrak Operation Lifesaver #203 DC

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Broadway Limited 6905 - HO Scale EMD E1A Diesel Gulf, Mobile & Ohio GM&O 100A Paragon4 DCC-Model Railroad/HO Scale/HO Locomotives-Arizona Hobbies

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Broadway Limited Imports

Broadway Limited 6905 - HO Scale EMD E1A Diesel Gulf, Mobile & Ohio GM&O 100A Paragon4 DCC

$239.95

The E1 was an early passenger-train diesel locomotive sporting 1800 HP, with an A1A-A1A wheel arrangement, manufactured by Electro-Motive Corporation of La Grange, Illinois. They were built during 1937 and 1938 for the ATSF Railway for a new generation of diesel-powered streamlined trains. Eight cab-equipped lead A-units and three cabless booster B-units were built. The initial three locomotives were AB pairs built to haul the Santa Fe's Super Chief diesel streamliners, while the others were built as single A-units to haul shorter trains. The locomotives were diesel-electrics with two 900 hp (670kW) Winton 201-A engines each, with each engine driving its own generator to power the traction motors. The E1 was the second model in a long line of passenger diesels of similar design known as EMD E-units. All Winton 201A-engined Santa Fe passenger units, including the E1s, were extensively rebuilt into the 80-class E8M engines in 1952-53. These were similar to production E8 models, but reduced to 2000 hp so as not to burn out the early traction (axle) motors (which were reused).

The EA/EB and E1 featured nearly identical and innovative styling showing the influence of the EMC's new buyer General Motors. While they had much mechanically in common with previous experimental EMC locomotives, GM understood the importance of looking new and exciting, not merely being technically innovative. This basic "slant nose" style was continued in the subsequent E3, E4, E5, and E6 models, while a more "bulldog nose" style was tried in the E2 and a style somewhere in between was used in the E7, E8, and E9, as well as the freight diesel cab units. It could fairly be said that the overall styling influenced passenger locomotives around the world.

At more or less the same time, EMC built the EMC EA/EB locomotives for the B&O Railroad. These hauled the Royal Blue, the Capitol Limited, and the National Limited, in addition to others. B&O #52 was sold to Alton in 1940, and became a GM&O locomotive in 1947. These EA/EB locomotives were quite similar in appearance to the ATSF E1 models. In this production, Broadway Limited will offer two detail arrangements of the ATSF E1 (pre-1946 and post-war), and they are offering three ATSF paint schemes: a 1940 version with the as-delivered red-orange color in place of the traditional red, a pre-1946 version with the traditional red, and a post-war version. BLI is also offering models of the ATSF E1s painted for the B&O Railroad and a single unit painted as GM&O #100A.

Broadway Limited Imports is proud to introduce Paragon4: The new benchmark for premium HO sound-equipped locomotives. These DC and DCC-Sound equipped locomotives feature the ALL-NEW Paragon4 sound and control system. Each Paragon4 locomotive comes with BLI's own integral DCC Decoder factory installed. Paragon4 locomotives offer Dual Mode DC and DCC operation with superb back EMF motor control, improved DC motor control, built-in capacitor pack for more reliable electrical pick-up, industry best on-board sound with Rolling Thunder functionality, Pro Lighting Mode for prototypical light control, Switcher model for precise low speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and the same excellent detail level as Broadway Limited's Paragon3 Series models.

FEATURES:

Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER
Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
All Wheel Electrical Pick-up
ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
Premium Caliber Painting
Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills
Prototypical Light Operation
Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD E1 Diesel Locomotive
Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)
Will Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail
Minimum Operating Radius: 18 inches
Paragon4 Sound & Control System Features:
- Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
- Built-In extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track
- Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model
- Switcher Mode for precise low speed control
- Record & Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
- High Resolution Audio
- Quillable Horn for various whistle lengths and patterns
- Choice of 3 selectable Horns
- Alternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
- Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
- Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
- Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command
- Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
- Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal
- Prime Mover sound intensity varies with load
- Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
- EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings