Rapido
is pleased to announce the production of the EMD FL9 in N scale!
These models will feature all-new tooling with our exceptional
level of detail, smooth powertrains and accurate paint and lettering.
These new N scale locomotives will be available either with
factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC/sound decoders or with a
factory installed dual mode decoder for DC or DCC (silent) operation.
The
EMD FL9 has secured a rightful place in North American railroad
history. These dual-power locomotives were designed to operate
on both diesel-electric and on pure electric power so that
they could haul the New Haven Railroad’s passenger trains
in and out of New York City’s Grand Central Terminal
without the need for an engine change. Built between 1955
and 1960, many of the fleet continued in regular revenue service
for nearly fifty years on both long haul and commuter trains.
While the last revenue commuter run occurred in 2009, two
units remain in regular revenue service today on the Maine
Eastern between Brunswick and Rockland Maine. Several others
have been preserved and are in use on tourist railroads in
both the US and Canada.
Rapido’s
N scale models will include accurate details for both the
first and second delivery groups of locomotives. Decorated
units will include the correct combination of details for
the scheme.
Model
Information
Features
Include:
Correct
details for both delivery groups
Separate
grab irons
Road-number
and era-specific details applied at the factory
Correct
fuel and water tanks, cooling coils, and other details!
Full
underframe details
Operational
headlight and back-up lights
Full
cab interior
Sound-equipped
DCC model with an ESU LokSound sound decoder
DC/DCC
Version is DC Analog from the factory. Inside the
box is a coupon for a free DCC Decoder upgrade directly
fromm Rapido.
Authentic
sounds including Hancock air whistle (where appropriate)
Will
operate smoothly on DC and DCC layouts
Rapido's
proven 5-pole, skew-wound motor and silky-smooth
drive system
Micro-Trains
couplers mounted at the correct height
Several
numbers available per paint schem
Road
Name
Picture
Control
MSRP
OUR
PRICE
PART
#
NEW
HAVEN - EDER5 AS BUILT -
1956 - ~1960
(9 Road Numbers)
DC
with Free DCC Decoder Upgrade Coupon
$169.95
RAP-15000
NEW
HAVEN - EDER5 AS BUILT -
1956 - ~1960
With Sound
(9 Road Numbers)
