Rapido HO Scale Natchez Trace & Orient EMD GP38 Locomotive NTO #317 - DCC/Sound - RAP038580

Rapido HO Scale Natchez Trace & Orient EMD GP38 Locomotive NTO #317 - DCC/Sound

Add distinctive shortline diesel power to your HO scale railroad with the Rapido Trains EMD GP38 locomotive Natchez Trace & Orient #317. Produced in partnership with Home Shops LLC, this exclusive release features the Natchez Trace & Orient paint scheme, railroad-specific detailing, and factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC/Sound for realistic operation.

Introduced in 1966, the EMD GP38 was a 2,000-horsepower, four-axle diesel-electric locomotive powered by EMD's 16-cylinder 645E prime mover. Built for freight and switching assignments, the GP38 became a dependable workhorse for railroads across North America. Many later entered regional and shortline service, making these locomotives a natural fit for modelers recreating local freight and industrial operations.

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Rapido Trains
• SKU: RAP038580
• Manufacturer Item Number: 038580
• Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
• Railroad: Natchez Trace & Orient (NTO)
• Locomotive Type: EMD GP38
• Road Number: NTO #317
• Paint Scheme: Natchez Trace & Orient
• Configuration: Single Diesel Locomotive
• Control: DCC/Sound
• Sound Decoder: ESU LokSound
• Release: Home Shops Exclusive
• Suggested Minimum Radius: 18 inches

Model Features

• Highly detailed EMD GP38 body with road-specific details
• Accurate Natchez Trace & Orient paint scheme and lettering
• Rapido's straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions
• Factory-installed separate metal grab irons and handrails
• Detailed underframe with traction motor cables, air filters, and separately applied components
• Road-specific battery box doors and fuel tank details
• Multiple stepwell styles with see-through etched steps
• Highly detailed cab interior
• Prototype-appropriate cab or nose headlights
• Operating headlights, rear lights, class lights, ditch lights, and beacons where appropriate
• Cannon and Company licensed radiator fans
• Prototype-specific dynamic brake hatches and air filters
• Factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC/Sound decoder
• MoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC power

Natchez Trace & Orient GP38 #317

This Home Shops exclusive recreates Natchez Trace & Orient GP38 #317, offering a distinctive addition to any HO scale shortline or regional railroad roster. The locomotive's railroad-specific appearance and classic EMD styling make it well suited for layouts featuring local freight trains, industrial switching, and branchline operations.

With factory-installed DCC/Sound and Rapido's extensive exterior detailing, this GP38 combines realistic appearance with modern operating features for modelers interested in shortline diesel power.

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