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[Pre-Order] Rapido 1048045 | EMD SD70MACH - DC Silent - Metra #525 | HO Scale
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Runs on 22″ radius curves or wider.
Add DCC sound to this locomotive
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Description
Metra's SD70MACH fleet was rebuilt from former freight units for Chicago commuter service, and #525 carries the America 250 scheme, a striking red, white and blue treatment applied for the semiquincentennial.
The SD70MAC family were EMD's AC-traction heavy haulers, and Rapido has modelled them with the detail differences that separate one railroad's order from another rather than shipping one generic shell for every road.
Pre-Order Details
| Expected release | 02 Oct 2026 |
| Production | Limited run |
| Payment | Pay in full, or reserve with a 10% deposit. Your choice at checkout. |
Specifications
| Brand | Rapido Trains |
| Item Number | 1048045 |
| Scale | HO (1:87) |
| Model | EMD SD70MACH |
| Road Name | Metra |
| Road Number | 525 |
| Scheme | America 250 Scheme, red, white, blue |
| Control | DC silent, DCC ready |
| Minimum Radius | 22" |
| Condition | New |
Features
- DC silent, wired and ready for the decoder of your choice
- Multiple nose and cab variations to match the prototype order
- Railroad and era appropriate PTC antennas
- Three HTCR truck variations with rotating bearing caps
- Full lighting package including track lights and step lights
- Heavy die-cast frame with separate applied details
- Full cab interior and metal grab irons
- Metal knuckle couplers
- Limited production run
- Scale: HO (1:87)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When will it ship?
Rapido expects this run around 02 Oct 2026. We ship it the day it reaches us.
How does the pre-order work?
Pick your terms at checkout: pay in full, or pay a 10% deposit with the balance invoiced before it ships. Either way your unit is held for you.
Will it run on my layout?
Yes, on DC as supplied. There is no decoder fitted, so the choice of decoder is yours. Minimum radius is 22 inches.
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Specifications
| Scale | HO Scale |
|---|---|
| Road name | Metra |
| Type | Diesel Locomotive |
| Engine style | SD70MACH |
| Control | DC Only / DCC Ready |
| Sound | No Sound |
| Era | Modern |
| TCA grading | C-10 Mint—Brand New |
| Minimum radius | 22″ |
| Release | Arriving any day (was due Oct 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Rapido Trains |
| Part # | 606-1048045 |