Rapido HO Scale Natchez Trace & Orient EMD GP38 Locomotive NTO #324 - DCC/Sound
Add distinctive shortline diesel power to your HO scale railroad with the Rapido Trains EMD GP38 locomotive Natchez Trace & Orient #324. Produced in partnership with Home Shops LLC, this exclusive model features the railroad's green and white paint scheme, Meridian Speedway herald, and West Point cab name. Factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC/Sound brings realistic diesel sounds and operation to this detailed four-axle locomotive.
Introduced in 1966, the EMD GP38 was a 2,000-horsepower diesel-electric locomotive powered by EMD's 16-cylinder 645E prime mover. Built for freight and switching assignments, the GP38 became a dependable workhorse across North America. Its versatility made it particularly well suited to regional and shortline operations, where many examples continued serving long after their original owners retired them.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Rapido Trains
- SKU: RAP38581
- Manufacturer Item Number: 038581
- Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
- Railroad: Natchez Trace & Orient (NTO)
- Locomotive Type: EMD GP38
- Road Number: NTO #324
- Paint Scheme: Green & White
- Configuration: Single Low-Nose Diesel Locomotive
- Control: DCC/Sound
- Sound Decoder: ESU LokSound
- Release: Home Shops Exclusive
Model Features
- Detailed EMD GP38 body with prototype-specific exterior details
- Exclusive Natchez Trace & Orient green and white paint scheme
- Meridian Speedway herald and West Point cab name
- Separately applied metal grab irons and handrails
- Metal side handrails with plastic stanchions
- Detailed underframe with separately applied components
- Road-specific battery box doors, fuel tank and truck details
- See-through etched metal steps
- Detailed cab interior
- Prototype-appropriate dynamic brake and air filter details
- Cannon and Company licensed radiator fans
- Operating LED headlights and rear lights
- Additional operating lights where appropriate for the prototype
- Factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC/Sound decoder
- MoPower capacitor system for improved DCC operation
Natchez Trace & Orient GP38 #324
This Home Shops exclusive represents Natchez Trace & Orient GP38 #324, featuring the railroad's distinctive green and white appearance and West Point lettering. The model offers a unique addition to a shortline diesel roster, particularly for layouts featuring regional freight operations, industrial switching, and branchline service.
With factory-installed DCC/Sound, detailed bodywork, and road-specific decoration, this Rapido GP38 combines the character of shortline railroading with modern HO scale operating features.