{"product_id":"rapido-48066-ho-scale-ge-44-tonner-western-maryland-76-dc","title":"Rapido 48066 HO Scale GE 44 Tonner Western Maryland 76 - DC","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRapido 48066 HO Scale GE 44 Tonner Western Maryland 76 - DC\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapido Trains is pleased to announce another all-new group of HO scale General Electric 44-Ton diesel locomotives! The first run sold out immediately and these new roads are sure to do the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso commonly called “44-tonners,” these locomotives’ compact design was driven by a 1937 labor agreement with the railroad unions that specified that all locomotives over 90,000 pounds required the use of a fireman. At a target weight of 44-tons (88,000 pounds), these diesels allowed the railroads to use only an engineer, thus saving crew costs. They were perfect for light switching, industrial and shop use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this new run, Rapido is offering two additional versions that have never been available before in plastic: Phase Ia\/b (with side-sill mounted steps) and Phase II. This is in addition to the Phase Ic, Phase III and IV models produced in the first run, providing a wide variety of unique and accurate models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple phases and detail variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase Ia\/b and II (never offered before in plastic!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase Ic (with and without lighted hood side number boards)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase III with positionable top hood hatches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacific Electric includes the trolley poles!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy, die-cast chassis and fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect fuel tank skirting in two styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied door latches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched cab steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-scale metal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth running, strong coreless motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC models are DCC ready with NEXT-18 decoder socket and speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52155807269077,"sku":"RAP48066","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/rapido-ho-scale-ge-44-tonner-western-maryland.jpg?v=1759843864","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/rapido-48066-ho-scale-ge-44-tonner-western-maryland-76-dc","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}