Rapido ~ HO Scale ~ EMD E8A & E8B ~ Santa Fe AT&SF #81L & #81A ~ DC Version ~ 28074

These will be shipping approximately December the 17th, 2025.   Rapido’s E8/E9 models feature: 3D laser-scanned body shell Accurate nose and roof contour 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 blanked sides (including unique variations) Skirted or non-skirted fuel tanks Original square and slope or Hyatt roller bearing journal boxes Heavy die-cast chassis Smooth running drive system with all wheels powered MoPower capacitor system for flawless pick up Complete lighting effects – headlights, class lights, backup lights, ground lights, cab lights and more Numerous road-specific detail parts in both plastic and metal