Rapido HO Scale EMD FT A+B Locomotive Lackawanna #651A + #651B Grey & Maroon w/ DCC & Sound – RAP53518
Recreate the early days of diesel freight railroading with the Rapido HO Scale EMD FT A+B Locomotive Lackawanna #651A + #651B Grey & Maroon w/ DCC & Sound – RAP53518. Decorated in the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad's distinctive Grey & Maroon paint scheme, this beautifully detailed A+B locomotive set captures one of the railroad's pioneering EMD FT diesel locomotives. Equipped with factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC and sound, this HO scale model delivers exceptional realism, smooth operation, and the prototype accuracy Rapido is known for.
A Classic Lackawanna First-Generation Diesel
The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad adopted the EMD FT as part of its transition from steam to diesel-electric power during the 1940s. Locomotives like #651A and #651B helped modernize freight operations by providing greater efficiency, improved reliability, and lower maintenance costs than the steam locomotives they replaced. Finished in the railroad's handsome Grey & Maroon livery, these FTs became some of the most recognizable first-generation diesel locomotives operating in the northeastern United States.
Rapido Prototype Accuracy & Premium Features
Rapido has engineered the EMD FT with an impressive level of prototype-specific detail. Features include accurate nose and windshield contours, road-specific body variations, etched metal side and fan screens, separately applied grab irons, detailed underbody piping, illuminated headlights, number boards and backup lights, a heavy die-cast chassis, full multi-color cab interiors, and a smooth five-pole motor with dual flywheels. Factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC and sound provide realistic audio and outstanding slow-speed performance for an exceptional operating experience.
Perfect for Transition Era Freight Operations
Whether you're modeling the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western during the late 1940s and 1950s or building a roster of iconic first-generation diesels, this EMD FT A+B set is an excellent choice. Its classic Grey & Maroon paint scheme and authentic detailing make it ideal for hauling merchandise freights, priority freight trains, and other mainline assignments on any transition-era HO scale railroad.
The Rapido HO Scale EMD FT A+B Locomotive Lackawanna #651A + #651B Grey & Maroon w/ DCC & Sound – RAP53518 combines railroad history, museum-quality detailing, and premium operating performance, making it an outstanding addition to any Lackawanna or transition-era HO scale locomotive fleet.