Rapido HO Scale EMD FT A+B Locomotive Milwaukee Road #35D + #35C 1948 Scheme w/ DCC & Sound – RAP53515

Bring the early diesel era of the Milwaukee Road to your HO scale railroad with the Rapido HO Scale EMD FT A+B Locomotive Milwaukee Road #35D + #35C 1948 Scheme w/ DCC & Sound – RAP53515. Decorated in the striking 1948 Milwaukee Road paint scheme, this beautifully detailed A+B locomotive set recreates one of the railroad's first-generation freight diesels that helped usher in the transition from steam to diesel-electric power. Equipped with factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC and sound, this model delivers exceptional realism, smooth performance, and outstanding prototype accuracy. 

Milwaukee Road's Transition to Diesel Power

The Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad was among the railroads that embraced EMD FT locomotives to modernize freight operations following World War II. Locomotive sets such as #35D and #35C demonstrated the advantages of diesel-electric power through improved reliability, reduced servicing requirements, and greater operating efficiency. The 1948 paint scheme marked an important period in Milwaukee Road's evolving diesel fleet and remains a favorite among transition-era modelers. 

Exceptional Rapido Detail & Performance

Rapido's HO Scale EMD FT faithfully captures the appearance of the prototype with road-specific body details, accurate nose contours, etched metal side and fan screens, separately applied grab irons, full underbody piping, illuminated headlights, number boards and backup lights, a detailed multi-color cab interior, and a heavy die-cast chassis. A smooth five-pole motor with dual flywheels and factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC and sound provide excellent slow-speed operation and realistic audio for an immersive operating experience. 

Perfect for Transition Era Freight Service

The Milwaukee Road 1948 Scheme makes this EMD FT A+B set an excellent choice for layouts depicting the late 1940s and 1950s. Whether leading priority freight trains, merchandise service, or serving as the centerpiece of a Milwaukee Road diesel fleet, this locomotive set offers the authentic appearance and dependable performance that HO scale model railroaders expect from Rapido.

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The Rapido HO Scale EMD FT A+B Locomotive Milwaukee Road #35D + #35C 1948 Scheme w/ DCC & Sound – RAP53515 combines historic significance, museum-quality detailing, and premium operating performance, making it an outstanding addition to any Milwaukee Road or transition-era HO scale locomotive roster.