Rapido HO Scale EMD FT A+B Locomotive Lackawanna #651A + #651B Grey & Maroon w/ DCC & Sound – RAP53518

Recreate the early days of diesel freight railroading with the Rapido HO Scale EMD FT A+B Locomotive Lackawanna #651A + #651B Grey & Maroon w/ DCC & Sound – RAP53518. Decorated in the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad's distinctive Grey & Maroon paint scheme, this beautifully detailed A+B locomotive set captures one of the railroad's pioneering EMD FT diesel locomotives. Equipped with factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC and sound, this HO scale model delivers exceptional realism, smooth operation, and the prototype accuracy Rapido is known for.

A Classic Lackawanna First-Generation Diesel

The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad adopted the EMD FT as part of its transition from steam to diesel-electric power during the 1940s. Locomotives like #651A and #651B helped modernize freight operations by providing greater efficiency, improved reliability, and lower maintenance costs than the steam locomotives they replaced. Finished in the railroad's handsome Grey & Maroon livery, these FTs became some of the most recognizable first-generation diesel locomotives operating in the northeastern United States. 

Rapido Prototype Accuracy & Premium Features

Rapido has engineered the EMD FT with an impressive level of prototype-specific detail. Features include accurate nose and windshield contours, road-specific body variations, etched metal side and fan screens, separately applied grab irons, detailed underbody piping, illuminated headlights, number boards and backup lights, a heavy die-cast chassis, full multi-color cab interiors, and a smooth five-pole motor with dual flywheels. Factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC and sound provide realistic audio and outstanding slow-speed performance for an exceptional operating experience. 

Perfect for Transition Era Freight Operations

Whether you're modeling the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western during the late 1940s and 1950s or building a roster of iconic first-generation diesels, this EMD FT A+B set is an excellent choice. Its classic Grey & Maroon paint scheme and authentic detailing make it ideal for hauling merchandise freights, priority freight trains, and other mainline assignments on any transition-era HO scale railroad.

Complete Your Rapido Collection

Browse our complete selection of Rapido HO Scale EMD FT Locomotives to discover additional road names, road numbers, and matching locomotive sets. You can also explore our full lineup of Rapido HO Scale Locomotives, pair your new locomotive with authentic Rapido HO Scale Freight Cars, browse all Rapido Trains products, or shop our complete selection of model trains at Fusion Scale Hobbies.

The Rapido HO Scale EMD FT A+B Locomotive Lackawanna #651A + #651B Grey & Maroon w/ DCC & Sound – RAP53518 combines railroad history, museum-quality detailing, and premium operating performance, making it an outstanding addition to any Lackawanna or transition-era HO scale locomotive fleet.