Canadian National GP9RM diesels and slug units
Scale: HO (1:87.1)
Price: GP9RM (direct-current model with 21-pin connector, $239.95; with dual-mode ESU LokSound sound decoder, $349.95). GP9RM/slug sets (direct-current models with 21-pin connectors, $439.95; with dual-mode ESU LokSound sound decoder, $669.95).
Era: Early 1980s to present (varies depending on paint scheme)
Manufacturer: Rapido Trains Inc., 500 Alden Road, Unit 21, Markham, Ontario L3R 5H5 Canada, 905-474-3314, rapidotrains.com
GP9RM features:
- Blomberg trucks with and without outside brake shoes
- Footboard pilots on mother units
- Front and rear plows or curved plate pilots on appropriate road numbers
- Heavy, die-cast metal underframe with piping and traction cable detail
- Metal side handrails
- Multiple battery box styles
- Spark arrestors or open exhaust stacks as appropriate
- Traction motor details on gearbox
- Walkway tread detail
- Working ditch lights on 4000-, 4100-, and 7000-series locomotives
- Working track lights, class lights, control stand lights, and flashing belt pack light on select mother-slug sets (late sets)
- Release date to be announced
GP9RM slug features:
- Blomberg trucks with outside brake shoes or Flexicoil trucks
- Footboard pilots or curved plate pilots on appropriate road numbers
- Fully powered with motor tucked into frame and body
- Heavy, die-cast metal underframe with piping and traction cable detail
- Metal side handrails
- Traction motor details on gearbox
- Working headlights
- Release date to be announced
Paint schemes: GP9RM – Canadian National (stripes and large “wet noodle” herald). GP9RM/slug sets – Canadian National (early and late). Each offered in multiple road numbers.
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