{"product_id":"rap42532","title":"Rapido HO Scale GE C30-7 Diesel Locomotive Union Pacific Early Scheme #2429 DCC\/Sound – RAP42532","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRapido HO Scale GE C30-7 Diesel Locomotive – Union Pacific Early Scheme #2429 – DCC\/Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring classic Union Pacific freight operations to your HO scale railroad with the \u003cstrong\u003eRapido HO Scale GE C30-7 Diesel Locomotive, Union Pacific #2429\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring Union Pacific's recognizable Armour Yellow, Harbor Mist Gray and red paint scheme, this detailed six-axle locomotive captures the appearance of GE's powerful 3,000-horsepower freight diesels during their early years of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eDCC\/Sound-equipped model\u003c\/strong\u003e features an ESU LokSound V5 decoder, realistic locomotive sound and operating lighting, making it an excellent addition to layouts recreating Union Pacific freight operations from the late 1970s onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGE C30-7 – Classic Union Pacific Freight Power\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1976, the General Electric C30-7 was a 3,000-horsepower, six-axle diesel-electric locomotive developed for heavy mainline freight service. Powered by a 16-cylinder GE diesel engine and equipped with a C-C wheel arrangement, the C30-7 became a familiar sight on North American railroads throughout the late 1970s, 1980s and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnion Pacific's C30-7 locomotives were delivered in 1978 and featured several distinctive railroad-specific details. Rapido recreates these characteristics to represent the early Union Pacific configuration, including Adirondack truck sideframes, extended-range dynamic brakes and the railroad's recognizable high-mounted headlight and large pilot plow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRapido HO Scale GE C30-7 Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO scale (1:87) GE C30-7 six-axle diesel locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnion Pacific early paint scheme with road number 2429\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed ESU LokSound V5 DCC\/Sound decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-correct nose and body contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdirondack truck sideframes with high-mounted brake cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended-range dynamic brake equipment with four-grille hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly-style rear hood with flush number boards and high class lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall early-style exhaust stack and four-window cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnion Pacific-specific large pilot plow and anticlimber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-mounted headlight and operating rooftop beacon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating headlights, rear lights, class lights and step lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed traction motor casings, underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied grab irons and handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast weight for improved pulling performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExpand Your HO Scale GE Diesel Locomotive Fleet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore additional road names and configurations in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-ho-scale-ge-c30-7-diesel-locomotives\"\u003eRapido HO Scale GE C30-7 Diesel Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e collection. For more classic General Electric power, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-ho-scale-ge-c36-7-diesel-locomotives\"\u003eRapido HO Scale GE C36-7 Diesel Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-ho-scale-ge-b36-7-diesel-locomotives\"\u003eRapido HO Scale GE B36-7 Diesel Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover additional diesel power in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-ho-scale-locomotives\"\u003eRapido HO Scale Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or explore our broader selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-scale-locomotives\"\u003eHO Scale Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-trains\"\u003eRapido Trains\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild a Realistic Union Pacific Freight Train\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair Union Pacific #2429 with freight rolling stock from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-ho-scale-freight-cars\"\u003eRapido HO Scale Freight Cars\u003c\/a\u003e collection. 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