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’s 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. Rapido’s E8 model features: 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! Each E8A & E8B locomotive will have road specific details applied. Details are listed with each product. You can see a visual representation of the details by clicking the button below. More Information Item # 28564 Scale HO Locomotive Type Diesel Engine Style E8 Engine Electronics DC, DCC and Sound Road Name Southern

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O Scale Includes 3 Benches and 6 Figures Benches and Figures are Pre Painted

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O Scale 10 People Included All figures are painted

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O Scale 10 People Included All figures are painted

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O Scale 8 Items Included All figures are painted

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HO Scale 14 Sitting Figures Painted and Ready for Use

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HO Scale 15 Standing Figures Painted and Ready for Use

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Dari-King Drive In Restaurant kit features: This type of eating place has been a roadside icon since the 1940's and still survives today, serving hamburgers and ice cream in places where the fast food franchises have not yet taken over. Kit depicts a typical drive in that began as small walk-up ice cream stand, had a dining area built on and evolved into a full menu fast food walk-up and dine-in restaurant typical of many that operated all over the U.S.A. Kit features laser-cut exterior and interior walls, doors, window frames, floor, roof and sign frames. Also included are pre-printed windows, roof vents, a great selection of authentic full color walls signs taken from prototype restaurants, and a free standing laser-cut sign for roadside. Kit dimensions: 3.75" wide x 5.00 deep"

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Hudson Oil kit features:Based on a 1950's-80's style self service gas station. One of the original self service gas stations Hudson's strategy was to offer self service pumping at a discount over it's other branded competitors. At it's peak Hudson Oil operated in over 35 states. Kit includes laser-cut wood office structure with rest rooms, canopy, pump island with 4 gas pumps, large roadside "Hudson Oil" sign, great selection of realistic and authentic signs and changeable gas price signs so you may customize the gas prices for the era you model. Office features laser-cut tab and slot walls and floors for fast, easy and precise assembly. Laser-cut peel-n-stick trim, doors, windows and roofing. Soda machine. Two billboard frames and four billboards to choose from. Made in USA. HO kit dimensions: office footprint 4.23" x 2.76" , canopy 4.31" x 3.10"

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Company House kit features:Company houses were found in many coal mining towns, timber camps and other mining towns too. Housing of a standard design was provided to workers by the employers and towns would have several of these housing units. Most of these homes would be little more than a 2-3 room structure with no indoor plumbing and bare electric light bulbs or oil lamps for illumination. If you are modeling a mining town or timber camp, you should have at least three of these to indicate the entire town is company housing.This kit would also make an excellent sharecroppers house, small farm house, hillbilly shanty, or housing on the wrong side of the tracks. Kit includes one laser-cut wood structure that features precision tab and slot construction and laser cut doors, windows, roofing and trim with peel-n-stick adhesive. Also include laser etched porch floor and laser cut walls, stairs and stair assembly jig. HO and O scale kit features board and batten walls, N scale kit has grooved siding. O scale kit looks exactly like the HO kits pictured above. HO - kit dimensions: 3 1/2" x 2".

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Just take a seat in one of the chairs on the deck and relax in the shade while the food cooks. This trailer is perfect for hot summer days. The Grillin' & Chillin' Trailer features a printed interior, large front deck with an awning, trashcan, a TV antenna for entertainment on rainy days, and it even has a window A/C unit for beating the summer heat. See photos for footprint. This structure comes with pre-installed LED lighting made for use with the Just Plug® Lighting System. 30mA RoHS Compliant Colors may vary from actual product.

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The next evolution of model train couplers starts and ends with the Kadee® Whisker® series of couplers. When we set out to improve upon the venerable No.5® we knew it had to be just as game-changing as the original. Often referred to as the "Whisker® version of the No.5®", the #148 has dethroned the classic #5 with an even longer-lasting and more reliable design. We took everything you loved about the No.5® and improved upon it. No more fumbling with centering springs. No more multi-piece assemblies. The Whisker® series of couplers is a true drop-in coupler. Use Kadee® Whisker® couplers in your next model and enjoy the most reliable and smooth coupling experience you've ever had. Always made right here in the USA with legendary Made In America quality. The #148 is interchangeable with the No.5®, #28, #58, #118, #119, #158, and most manufacturer's Medium Centerset OEM knuckle couplers. For a #38 equivalent use the #148 in a #252 Gearbox. #148 is also a direct replacement for most Bachmann On30 couplers. Supersedes product #14. Package Includes: (25) Pair #148 Whisker® Metal Couplers - Medium Centerset Shank (10) Spare #622 Knuckle Springs **Gearboxes not included** #148 Whisker® Metal Coupler Features: Material  -   Metal Shank Length  -   Medium (9/32") (center hole to back of coupler head) Coupler Offset  -   Centerset Knuckle Spring  -   #622 Centering System  -   Whisker® Head  -   Standard Head Works In Place of  -   NO.5®, #58, #28, #38 (#148 in a #252 box), #118, #119, #158, medium centerset "clone" couplers Works With  -   #213, #232, #234, #242, #252, #262, manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   29/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Recommended Tools: #206 Insulated Muti-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge #231 Greas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant #237 Coupler Trip Pin Pliers #240 Double Headed Pin Vise #241 Dual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick #246 Tap (2-56) and Drills (#50 and #43) It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gearbox to avoid possible electrical crossover and shorting that may cause damage. For insulated couplers use the #28 coupler. Kadee® Magne-Matic® Couplers and Uncouplers are a complete system for your model railroad layout. We've designed every product to work harmoniously with the Magne-Matic® system so that you can focus on enjoying your hobby instead of troubleshooting issues. Magne-Matic® technology ensures smooth and reliable hands-free coupling and uncoupling anywhere.

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