Rapido Trains HO GE C36-7 diesel locomotive

Model Railroader Senior Editor Cody Grivno reviews the Rapido Trains HO scale (1:87.1) General Electric C36-7 diesel locomotive. Built between 1978 and 1985, this powerful six-axle unit is rated up to 3,750 horsepower. Our Missouri Pacific No. 9034 sample features a detailed cab interior, metal knuckle couplers, and a positionable drop steps. Equipped with an ESU LokSound V5 sound decoder, the model offers a variety of sound and light functions, including headlight, bell, horn, and dynamic brakes. This C36-7 is offered in various liveries including Conrail and Union Pacific. Versions with the sound decoder retail for $359.95.

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