Rapido HO Scale GE C36-7 Diesel Locomotive – Norfolk Southern #8542 – DC/Silent
Bring classic Norfolk Southern freight operations to your HO scale railroad with the Rapido HO Scale GE C36-7 Diesel Locomotive, Norfolk Southern #8542. This detailed six-axle diesel locomotive captures the distinctive appearance of General Electric's powerful Dash 7 series, featuring Norfolk Southern's recognizable black paint scheme and white lettering.
Built for modelers recreating heavy freight operations of the 1980s and beyond, this DC/Silent version is designed for conventional DC operation without factory-installed DCC sound. It offers an excellent foundation for modelers who prefer traditional DC control or plan to customize their locomotive's electronics.
GE C36-7 – Six-Axle Mainline Freight Power
Introduced during the 1980s, the General Electric C36-7 was a 3,600-horsepower diesel-electric locomotive equipped with a C-C wheel arrangement. Designed for demanding mainline freight service, the C36-7 combined six powered axles with GE's recognizable angular Dash 7 carbody styling.
Norfolk Southern operated C36-7 locomotives across its freight network, where these powerful diesels handled merchandise trains, bulk commodities and other heavy freight assignments. Locomotive #8542 represents this distinctive generation of GE motive power.
Rapido HO Scale GE C36-7 Features
- HO scale (1:87) GE C36-7 diesel-electric locomotive
- Norfolk Southern black paint scheme with white lettering
- Locomotive road number 8542
- DC/Silent operating configuration
- Detailed six-axle C-C locomotive design
- Prototype-inspired exterior detailing and railroad-specific appearance
- Suitable for modeling Norfolk Southern mainline freight operations
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Manufacturer: Rapido Trains
Scale: HO (1:87)
Locomotive: GE C36-7
Railroad: Norfolk Southern
Road Number: 8542
Control: DC/Silent
Manufacturer Item Number: 42125