HO Scale Locomotives

  Rapido is happy to announce the next in our series of classic General Electric locomotives, the C30-7 in HO scale.   The C30-7 was General Electric’s improvement of the U30C locomotive, featuring a 16-cylinder 3,000...

UP/SP FEATURES: Modified “L” Window cab Removed SP light package Removed SP light package Front large anticlimber Exhaust silencer Faded colors 88” nose with no class lights Hood-mounted Nathan 3-chime horn FWD ditch...

UP/DRGW FEATURES: 88” nose with no class lights Extended range dynamic brakes Plated gyralight Small EMD front plow Small front anticlimber Faded colors Standard cab Exhaust silencer Hood-mounted Nathan 3-chime horn FWD ditch...

Bring big power to your HO railroad with the WalthersMainline SD75I! Built from 1996 to 1999 with most still in service, this later variation of the SD70-series introduced the new Isolated or Whisper Cab (noted by the "I" in the model designation),...

Bring big power to your HO railroad with the WalthersMainline SD75I! Built from 1996 to 1999 with most still in service, this later variation of the SD70-series introduced the new Isolated or Whisper Cab (noted by the "I" in the model designation),...

Bring big power to your HO railroad with the WalthersMainline SD75I! Built from 1996 to 1999 with most still in service, this later variation of the SD70-series introduced the new Isolated or Whisper Cab (noted by the "I" in the model designation),...

SP FEATURES: SP Style “Big Hole” Emergency light (Flash function in DCC only) Classification lights (Function in DCC only) Working Truck lights Number board lights MU hoses Separate see-through air intake grills Due to the increase of...

PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION In 1949, EMD introduced the GP7. The basic design followed most diesel switchers with the addition of a short hood instead of an end-cab. The hoods were also full height to better accommodate the diesel engine and...

PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION In 1949, EMD introduced the GP7. The basic design followed most diesel switchers with the addition of a short hood instead of an end-cab. The hoods were also full height to better accommodate the diesel engine and...

The GP40-2 was EMD’s follow-up to the very successful GP40 locomotive model. While many internal upgrades were introduced (such as the use of improved, modular Dash 2 electrical components), there were some external differences between the early...

The GP40-2 was EMD’s follow-up to the very successful GP40 locomotive model. While many internal upgrades were introduced (such as the use of improved, modular Dash 2 electrical components), there were some external differences between the early...

The GP40-2 was EMD’s follow-up to the very successful GP40 locomotive model. While many internal upgrades were introduced (such as the use of improved, modular Dash 2 electrical components), there were some external differences between the early...

The GP40-2 was EMD’s follow-up to the very successful GP40 locomotive model. While many internal upgrades were introduced (such as the use of improved, modular Dash 2 electrical components), there were some external differences between the early...

The GP40-2 was EMD’s follow-up to the very successful GP40 locomotive model. While many internal upgrades were introduced (such as the use of improved, modular Dash 2 electrical components), there were some external differences between the early...

EMDX FEATURES: Solid maroon/black scheme Large EMD front plow Round EMD style front ditch lights Can-style roof antenna Early EMD trucks with hidden bearings During 1995, EMD built 22 SD70M’s for their lease fleet, including 3 official...

EMDX FEATURES: Solid maroon/black scheme Large EMD front plow Round EMD style front ditch lights Can-style roof antenna Early EMD trucks with hidden bearings During 1995, EMD built 22 SD70M’s for their lease fleet, including 3 official...

Power your priority HO freight behind these WalthersMainline(R) General Electric 8-40B diesels! Introduced in 1988 with some still in service today, these 4,000-horspower Dash Eight units as they were known, began their long careers in fast freight...

Power your priority HO freight behind these WalthersMainline(R) General Electric 8-40B diesels! Introduced in 1988 with some still in service today, these 4,000-horspower Dash Eight units as they were known, began their long careers in fast freight...

Add authentic power to your Amtrak(R) operations with these WalthersMainline(R) General Electric 8-32BWH diesels! Based on 20 prototype units delivered to Amtrak in 1991 as an intial replacement for the F40PH on long-distance trains, the models feature...

Add authentic power to your Amtrak(R) operations with these WalthersMainline(R) General Electric 8-32BWH diesels! Based on 20 prototype units delivered to Amtrak in 1991 as an intial replacement for the F40PH on long-distance trains, the models feature...