{"product_id":"in-stock-rapido-ho-40552-emd-gp40r-ic-3108","title":"Rapido HO 40552 EMD GP40R IC 3108","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn March of 1976, \u003ca id=\"menur1u7k\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/gp-40-2025.html\" href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/gp-40-2025.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Pacific chose GP40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enumber 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. You'll get\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL FOUR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eroundels with this unit!\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca id=\"menur1u7m\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/gp-40-2025.html\" href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/gp-40-2025.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMissouri-Kansas-Texas GP40s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewere painted in an attractive red scheme with giant white M-K-T letters and pilot chevrons. These lacked dynamic brakes but came with footboards. Our render below does not show the footboards, but they will be there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, we can't forget 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. We've 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!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca id=\"menur1u7o\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/gp-40-2025.html\" href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/gp-40-2025.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour Illinois Central GP40Rs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eremain 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Standard Rapido GP40 Locomotive features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\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","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42527988449362,"sku":"RPI-40552","price":374.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3410\/2098\/files\/040552.jpg?v=1785341986","url":"https:\/\/modeltrainstuff.com\/products\/in-stock-rapido-ho-40552-emd-gp40r-ic-3108","provider":"Model Train Stuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}