{"product_id":"rapido-trains-40555-ho-emd-gp40-mkt-red-scheme-182-dcc-sound","title":"Rapido Trains 40555 HO EMD GP40 MKT - Red Scheme 182 (DCC \u0026 Sound)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRapido Trains 40555 HO EMD GP40 MKT - Red Scheme 182 (DCC \u0026amp; Sound)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn March of 1976, Western Pacific chose GP40 number 3540 to repaint into the special red, white and blue scheme. This would become the 1776, featuring the \"Betsy Ross\" flag in a slight wave pattern on the cab sides. The 1776 also featured roundels on the long hood walkways. Out of the paint shop, the both sides sported the Great Seal of the U.S. Later, WP interchanged these with a Liberty Bell and US Bonds design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJune 1976 saw WP 3541 leave the paint booth as the 1976, in a similar scheme. The cab featured the standard 50-star U.S. flag and the Great Seal of the U.S. roundels, mounted on the walkway handrail stanchions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed GP40 Locomotives just look good. Upon delivery, the Missouri-Kansas-Texas GP40s were painted in an attractive red scheme with giant white M-K-T letters and pilot chevrons. These lacked dynamic brakes but came with footboards. Rapido renders do not show the footboards, but they will be there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor MKT's entry into the Bicentennial party, Unit 200 was chosen and repainted into a striking red, white and blue scheme similar to their current green and yellow scheme. The front had red and white stripes, the body featured a light blue and the hood had an American flag prominently painted onto the doors. Rapido captured every detail MKT had on these units, right down to the correct 2,600 gallon tanks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's 2025 and a Class I railroad is still operating straight-GP40s? Wild info! Four Illinois Central GP40Rs remain on CN-IC's roster, operating out of the Chicago\/Midwest area. What makes these GP40Rs even more iconic is they're still wearing the classic IC all-black scheme with the popular \"deathstar\" logo. Many have faded and have replacement parts, adding to their gritty looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad-specific details for each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncredible underframe detail including traction motor cables, air filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate metal grab irons and handrails installed at the factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating headlights, rear lights, white class lights, ditch lights and beacons (where appropriate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppropriate cab or nose headlights and Gyralites (where appropriate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad-specific battery box doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect fuel tank sizes per road number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple styles of stepwells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through, etched steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCannon and Company licensed fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Blomberg B truck with traction motor details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple dynamic-brake hatches and air ducts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC\/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DC\/DCC\/ESU LokSound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53043874758869,"sku":"RAP40555","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/rapido-trains-40555-ho-emd-gp40-mkt-red-scheme-182-dcc-sound.png?v=1769469559","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/rapido-trains-40555-ho-emd-gp40-mkt-red-scheme-182-dcc-sound","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}