Rapido HO Scale Natchez Trace & Orient EMD GP38 Locomotive NTO #330 - DCC/Sound - RAP38582

Rapido HO Scale Natchez Trace & Orient EMD GP38 Locomotive NTO #330 - DCC/Sound

Add distinctive shortline diesel power to your HO scale railroad with the Rapido Trains EMD GP38 locomotive Natchez Trace & Orient #330. Produced in partnership with Home Shops LLC, this exclusive model features the railroad's green and white paint scheme, Meridian Speedway herald, and West Point cab name. Factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC/Sound and extensive exterior detailing make this locomotive a great addition to an HO scale shortline or regional railroad roster.

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 service, the GP38 became a dependable workhorse across North America. Its versatility made it a popular choice for regional and shortline railroads, where many examples continued operating long after their original assignments.

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Rapido Trains
• SKU: RAP38582
• Manufacturer Item Number: 038582
• Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
• Railroad: Natchez Trace & Orient (NTO)
• Locomotive Type: EMD GP38
• Road Number: NTO #330
• Paint Scheme: Green & White
• Configuration: Single Low-Nose Diesel Locomotive
• Control: DCC/Sound
• Sound Decoder: ESU LokSound
• Release: Home Shops Exclusive

Model Features

• Detailed EMD GP38 body with road-specific exterior details
• Exclusive Natchez Trace & Orient green and white paint scheme
• Meridian Speedway herald and West Point cab lettering
• Separately applied metal grab irons and handrails
• Metal side handrails with plastic stanchions
• Detailed underframe with traction motor cables and separately applied components
• Road-specific battery box doors, fuel tank and truck details
• See-through etched metal steps
• Detailed cab interior
• Prototype-appropriate dynamic brake and air filter details
• Cannon and Company licensed radiator fans
• Operating LED headlights and rear lights
• Additional operating lighting where appropriate for the model
• Factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC/Sound decoder with GP38 sound recordings
• MoPower capacitor system for improved DCC operation
• Metal wheels and knuckle couplers

Natchez Trace & Orient GP38 #330

Representing Natchez Trace & Orient #330, this Home Shops exclusive captures the character of a modern shortline diesel locomotive. The green and white paint scheme, Meridian Speedway herald, and West Point cab lettering give this model a distinctive appearance suited to regional freight operations and industrial switching.

The Natchez Trace & Orient is a freelance railroad concept, making this locomotive an appealing choice for modelers building their own shortline operations or collecting unique railroad paint schemes. With factory-installed DCC/Sound and Rapido's detailed construction, GP38 #330 offers both visual appeal and operating capability.

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