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Santa Fe Electro-Motive Division repowered Alco PA/PBs from Rapido

By Mitch Horner | January 16, 2023

Rapido to offer unique HO scale locomotives

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Santa Fe Electro-Motive Division repowered Alco PA/PBs from Rapido

Scale: HO (1:87.1)

Price: Direct-control model – 51L A-unit, $249.95; 51A and 51C A- and B-unit set, $459.90. With DCC and sound – 51L A-unit, $349.95; 51A and 51C A- and B-unit set, $669.90.

Manufacturer: Rapido Trains Inc., 500 Alden Road, Unit 21, Markham, Ontario L3R 5H5 Canada; 905-474-3314; rapidotrains.com

An image of a model locomotive from multiple angles.

American Locomotive Company PA/PB features:

  • Correct nose and roof profiles, featuring unique roof blister and EMD style fans
  • Underbody piping and conduit
  • Separately-applied grab irons and handrails
  • Full cab interior
  • Operating Gyralite or red Mars light where appropriate

Release date: To be announced

Road names: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe 

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