{"product_id":"rapido-28801-ho-scale-emd-e8a-with-hep-amtrak-phase-1-497-with-dcc-and-sound","title":"Rapido 28801 HO Scale EMD E8A with HEP Amtrak Phase 1 497 with DCC and Sound","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRapido 28801 HO Scale EMD E8A with HEP Amtrak Phase 1 497 with DCC and Sound\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapido once again breaks new ground by announcing a first in plastic! Behold the HEP-equipped E-unit, used predominately in commuter and inter-city services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the most famous owner was the BN, with a fleet of 25 Morrison-Knudsen rebuilt E-9As for “suburban” service. Notable upgrades included; new 645EC prime movers pushing the horsepower output to 2400, Detroit Diesel HEP generators and the addition of dynamic brakes. The fleet would remain in service until the early ‘90s. Amtrak also owned five HEP-equipped E-units for inter-city services, which were overhauled by Penn Central at their Juniata Shops. These mainly operated in the Northeast\/New England area, but could occasionally be seen in other areas. It was not uncommon to see them hauling the brand new Amfleet cars by, either solo or teamed up with an F40PH. 497 would later be sold to Metro North, while 498 and 499 would become part of the Conrail OCS fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect HEP muffler and hatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple dynamic brake options and fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed, twin-beam headlight configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified pilot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanked sides with appropriate grille work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkirted or non-skirted fuel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyatt roller bearing journal covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth running drive system with all wheels powered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate E8 sounds provided by ESU LokSound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete lighting effects – headlights, class lights, backup lights, ground lights, cab lights, Stratolite or beacons and more. *Not all lighting features will work in DC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous road-specific detail parts in both plastic and etched metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Road number may vary from picture shown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43903387861205,"sku":"RAP28801","price":309.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/products\/rapido-28801-ho-scale-emd-e8a-with-hep-amtrak-phase-1-497-with-dcc-and-sound.jpg?v=1738868113","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/rapido-28801-ho-scale-emd-e8a-with-hep-amtrak-phase-1-497-with-dcc-and-sound","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}