Introduction

Rapido 028599 HO Scale EMD E8A “Early Black Scheme” Amtrak 4316 with DCC and LokSound

Rapido is honored to offer a special LIMITED EDITION model of Amtrak #4316, the first E-8 that Amtrak painted in what would become a one-off paint scheme. The E8 was the backbone of Amtraks early locomotive fleet, and what better way is there to celebrate Americas national passenger railroad?

FEATURES:

• 3D laser-scanned body shell
• Accurate nose and roof contours
• Unique nose with missing MU door
• Correct back ends
• Correct steam generator
• Passenger pilot
• Correct Farr side grills
• Rebuilt sides without portholes
• No fuel tank skirts
• PRR-style nose lift lugs
• Heavy die-cast chassis
• Smooth running drive system with all wheels powered
• Accurate E8 sounds provided by ESU LokSound
• Complete lighting effects headlights, class lights, backup lights, ground lights, cab lights and more.
• Numerous other detail parts in both plastic and etched metal