{"product_id":"rap42125","title":"Rapido HO Scale GE C36-7 Diesel Locomotive Norfolk Southern #8542 DC\/Silent – RAP42125","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRapido HO Scale GE C36-7 Diesel Locomotive – Norfolk Southern #8542 – DC\/Silent\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring classic Norfolk Southern freight operations to your HO scale railroad with the \u003cstrong\u003eRapido HO Scale GE C36-7 Diesel Locomotive, Norfolk Southern #8542\u003c\/strong\u003e. This detailed six-axle diesel locomotive captures the distinctive appearance of General Electric's powerful Dash 7 series, featuring Norfolk Southern's recognizable black paint scheme and white lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for modelers recreating heavy freight operations of the 1980s and beyond, this \u003cstrong\u003eDC\/Silent version\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for conventional DC operation without factory-installed DCC sound. It offers an excellent foundation for modelers who prefer traditional DC control or plan to customize their locomotive's electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGE C36-7 – Six-Axle Mainline Freight Power\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced during the 1980s, the General Electric C36-7 was a 3,600-horsepower diesel-electric locomotive equipped with a C-C wheel arrangement. Designed for demanding mainline freight service, the C36-7 combined six powered axles with GE's recognizable angular Dash 7 carbody styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorfolk Southern operated C36-7 locomotives across its freight network, where these powerful diesels handled merchandise trains, bulk commodities and other heavy freight assignments. Locomotive #8542 represents this distinctive generation of GE motive power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRapido HO Scale GE C36-7 Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO scale (1:87) GE C36-7 diesel-electric locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorfolk Southern black paint scheme with white lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocomotive road number 8542\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC\/Silent operating configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed six-axle C-C locomotive design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-inspired exterior detailing and railroad-specific appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for modeling Norfolk Southern mainline freight operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExpand Your HO Scale GE Diesel Fleet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore additional road names and configurations in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-ho-scale-ge-c36-7-diesel-locomotives\"\u003eRapido HO Scale GE C36-7 Diesel Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e collection. For more classic General Electric freight power, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-ho-scale-ge-c30-7-diesel-locomotives\"\u003eRapido HO Scale GE C30-7 Diesel Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-ho-scale-ge-b36-7-diesel-locomotives\"\u003eRapido HO Scale GE B36-7 Diesel Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover additional models in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-ho-scale-locomotives\"\u003eRapido HO Scale Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or explore our complete selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-trains\"\u003eRapido Trains\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-scale-locomotives\"\u003eHO Scale Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild a Realistic Norfolk Southern Freight Train\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair Norfolk Southern #8542 with detailed freight rolling stock from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-ho-scale-freight-cars\"\u003eRapido HO Scale Freight Cars\u003c\/a\u003e collection. Browse additional locomotives, rolling stock and railroad modeling supplies in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trains\"\u003emodel trains\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapido Trains\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO (1:87)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocomotive:\u003c\/strong\u003e GE C36-7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRailroad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Norfolk Southern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8542\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC\/Silent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Item Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42125\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50596673061120,"sku":"RAP42125","price":222.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/RAP42125.jpg?v=1791853160","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/rap42125","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}