Rapido Trains recently released their General Motors Diesel F40PH-2D diesel locomotive. Associate Editor Bryson Sleppy hosts a Product Review video of this new N scale passenger locomotive. He demonstrates the details on the locomotive as well as lighting and sound effects from the dual-mode ESU LokSound 5 sound decoder. Finally, he takes passengers on the VIA Rail Canadian around the State Line Route staff layout.
Paint schemes for this mode include the Original “as-delivered” scheme (1986-1998) in four road numbers, the Canada scheme (1998-2014) in four road numbers, and the rebuilt “Renaissance” scheme (2015-present) in seven road numbers. Undecorated models in both the original and rebuilt body styles are also available.
Features on the Rapido Trains General Motors Diesel F40PH-2D include prototype-specific details, factory-applied grab irons and handrails, underbody details including separate piping, and scheme-specific rooftop details. The locomotive features light-emitting diode lighting including headlights, ditch lights, and number boxes.
Direct-current models with a Next18 plug are priced at $169.95. Locomotives with a dual-mode ESU LokSound 5 sound decoder retail for $279.95.
Trains.com Product Review videos showcase the latest new items from manufacturers of products in Z, N, HO, S, O, and large scales. In the videos, you can watch locomotives in action, take a close-up look at details on freight cars, see kit components, and much more.
If you are a manufacturer and have products you would like reviewed, please email Senior Editor Cody Grivno at cgrivno@kalmbach.com for more information.
