Rapido HO Scale EMD FT Booster Locomotive AT&SF Unnumbered Passenger Scheme w/ DCC & Sound – RAP53504

Expand your Santa Fe diesel fleet with the Rapido HO Scale EMD FT Booster Locomotive AT&SF Unnumbered Passenger Scheme w/ DCC & Sound – RAP53504. This unnumbered FT B-unit is the perfect companion to Rapido's Santa Fe FT A+B sets, allowing modelers to recreate the impressive multi-unit locomotive consists that helped define the railroad's transition from steam to diesel power. Equipped with factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC and sound, this booster delivers exceptional realism, smooth performance, and outstanding prototype accuracy. 

Create Authentic Santa Fe FT Consists

Unlike many railroads, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe equipped its FT locomotives with couplers on both ends of each unit, allowing them to operate in A+B+B and even A+B+B+B configurations. This unnumbered booster unit makes it easy to build historically accurate Santa Fe lash-ups, giving modelers the flexibility to assemble longer locomotive consists for heavy passenger assignments and showcase one of the most distinctive operating practices of the early diesel era. 

Premium Rapido Detail & Performance

Rapido's HO Scale EMD FT Booster features prototype-specific body tooling, etched side and fan screens, separate grab irons, detailed underbody piping, a heavy die-cast chassis, a smooth five-pole motor with dual flywheels, full multi-color interior detailing, accurate lighting effects, and factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC and sound. Every detail has been carefully engineered to capture the appearance and performance of the original EMD FT. 

Perfect for Transition Era Layouts

Whether you're modeling Santa Fe's famous Warbonnet passenger fleet or building an impressive transition-era diesel roster, this FT Booster provides the flexibility to create longer, more prototypical locomotive consists. Pair it with Rapido's matching A+B sets to accurately replicate the powerful FT combinations that became a hallmark of Santa Fe operations during the 1940s and early 1950s.

Complete Your Rapido Collection

Complete your locomotive consist by browsing our full selection of Rapido HO Scale EMD FT Locomotives. You can also shop additional Rapido HO Scale Locomotives, find matching Rapido HO Scale Freight Cars, explore our complete lineup of Rapido Trains, or browse our entire selection of model trains at Fusion Scale Hobbies.

The Rapido HO Scale EMD FT Booster Locomotive AT&SF Unnumbered Passenger Scheme w/ DCC & Sound – RAP53504 is the ideal addition for modelers looking to build authentic Santa Fe FT consists with museum-quality detail, premium sound, and outstanding operating performance.