{"title":"Rapido U33\/36C (2026)","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"rapido-ge-u33c-43003-burlington-northern-5752-dc-silent-ho-scale-pre-order","title":"Rapido GE U33C (43003) | Burlington Northern #5752 | DC\/Silent | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a pre-order item!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eOn the product page, you must wait until the \"Pre Order Now\" and the \"Partial Payment of $0.00\" appear BEFORE you click \"Pre Order Now\". Otherwise, you will be charged full price up-front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIf you are ordering a pre-order item, please place a separate order for each type of product, otherwise the pay later option will not work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eRead about our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/policies\/refund-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/policies\/subscription-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eother policies \u003c\/a\u003eincluding pre-order policies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIn the late 1960’s, locomotive manufacturers EMD, Alco, and GE were all in a race to offer powerful new 6-axle power to railroads hauling heavier, longer trains. GE developed several models in short succession. First was the U25C in 1963, with a carbody that shared the same contours as the U25B on a 64 foot 4 inch frame. This carbody was carried into the first 2,800 hp U28C’s built in 1965, but midway through model production, GE switched to a 67 ft 3 in frame with an entirely different carbody – the classic “U boat” design that lasted until dash-8 units in the late 1980’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eThe highly competitive horsepower race demanded quick improvements, and by 1966 GE introduced the 3,000hp U30C to compete with EMD SD40’s and Alco C630’s. Two years later 1968, the U33C was introduced, with 3,300 hp and a new signature feature: wings at the radiator section for a wider cooling surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSeveral orders arrived both as models and railroads changed. Milwaukee Road ordered additional 4 U30C’s, but that order was upgraded to U33C’s to become the first delivery of the new model in early 1968. Pennsylvania Railroad ordered 20 U33C’s, these arrived post-PC merger as Penn Central units, and were the first new power delivered to Penn Central. The very first units ordered by MILW, PC, IC, GN, and SP had unique triangular “fairing” that extended from the edge of the hood to the tip of the radiator wings, giving a more streamlined look. They also had phase features common to early U30C’s, most notably 8 battery boxes on the conductor’s side. After early 1969, all big GE’s would have a more condensed 6 box arrangement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough 1972, a wide variety of railroads ordered U33C’s, often in small numbers that accumulated into bigger rosters through mergers. Burlington Northern gathered together the second largest roster, with units inherited from GN, NP, bought from SJ Groves, and hefty orders by the railroad itself. Some railroads, like Erie Lackwanna, ordered nearly equal amounts of U33C’s and U36Cs to make a larger combined roster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSouthern Pacific was by far the biggest purchaser of the U33C, it’s 212 unit fleet was so enormous that it outnumbers all other U33C’s combined. SP purchased so many units in so many orders that their fleet included all phase variations within GE U33C\/U36C production. GE Universals were not known for reliability, but on SP’s challenging system, the picture was a bit more nuanced. SP needed tons of high horsepower power, and ordered over 300 3,600hp SD45’s. On a U33C, with less horsepower, the larger traction motors with more copper proved more powerful at low speeds, which was a good match for the challenging grades on SP. Yet maintenance costs proved to cost more, and in the late 70’s the SP opted to reduce maintenance on the fleet. SP U33C’s ended up traveling far and wide, with lease service to power starved eastern coal roads and Mexico. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eGE’s Universal model offerings did include a 3,600hp model to compete directly with the SD45, the U36C. Railroads were slow to order it; by the time Clinchfield Railroad ordered 7 units in 1971, SP was the only railroad still ordering U33C’s. Two railroads needed the heavy power and came through with big orders – Santa Fe ordered 100 units in four batches, and NdeM received just over 100 units including 20 U36CG’s. Both fleets went into extensive service on heavy mountain routes, running in big lashups to get tonnage over the grades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eU33C\/U36C Features\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRotating bearing caps (where appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eAxle generator detail with cables applied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMultiple nose, long hood and cab variations (nose lights, Gyralites, high nose and much more!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eConrail 1776 features the correct post-rebuild numberboards and headlight casing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull lighting package including track lights, step lights, walkway lights and three-color class lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eHeavy die-cast frame with many separate details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eWith or without dynamic brakes (where appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull interior details with lit control stand lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMetal grab irons and brake chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003ePrototypically correct tread patterns on walkways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCorrect details for all U33C and U36C phase variations!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRapido’s innovative dead-straight metal handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eEtched-metal steps with fold-over step edge designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCorrect battery box door arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRubber sanding lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC running\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eDC\/DCC ready or Dual-Mode DC\/DCC\/Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 22”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47652787159178,"sku":"606-43003","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/43001-u33c-bn_2__22.png?v=1770504814"},{"product_id":"rapido-ge-u33c-43006-delaware-hudson-762-lightning-stripe-dc-silent-ho-scale-pre-order","title":"Rapido GE U33C (43006) | Delaware \u0026 Hudson #762 \"Lightning Stripe\" | DC\/Silent | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a pre-order item!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eOn the product page, you must wait until the \"Pre Order Now\" and the \"Partial Payment of $0.00\" appear BEFORE you click \"Pre Order Now\". Otherwise, you will be charged full price up-front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIf you are ordering a pre-order item, please place a separate order for each type of product, otherwise the pay later option will not work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eRead about our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/policies\/refund-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/policies\/subscription-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eother policies \u003c\/a\u003eincluding pre-order policies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIn the late 1960’s, locomotive manufacturers EMD, Alco, and GE were all in a race to offer powerful new 6-axle power to railroads hauling heavier, longer trains. GE developed several models in short succession. First was the U25C in 1963, with a carbody that shared the same contours as the U25B on a 64 foot 4 inch frame. This carbody was carried into the first 2,800 hp U28C’s built in 1965, but midway through model production, GE switched to a 67 ft 3 in frame with an entirely different carbody – the classic “U boat” design that lasted until dash-8 units in the late 1980’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eThe highly competitive horsepower race demanded quick improvements, and by 1966 GE introduced the 3,000hp U30C to compete with EMD SD40’s and Alco C630’s. Two years later 1968, the U33C was introduced, with 3,300 hp and a new signature feature: wings at the radiator section for a wider cooling surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSeveral orders arrived both as models and railroads changed. Milwaukee Road ordered additional 4 U30C’s, but that order was upgraded to U33C’s to become the first delivery of the new model in early 1968. Pennsylvania Railroad ordered 20 U33C’s, these arrived post-PC merger as Penn Central units, and were the first new power delivered to Penn Central. The very first units ordered by MILW, PC, IC, GN, and SP had unique triangular “fairing” that extended from the edge of the hood to the tip of the radiator wings, giving a more streamlined look. They also had phase features common to early U30C’s, most notably 8 battery boxes on the conductor’s side. After early 1969, all big GE’s would have a more condensed 6 box arrangement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough 1972, a wide variety of railroads ordered U33C’s, often in small numbers that accumulated into bigger rosters through mergers. Burlington Northern gathered together the second largest roster, with units inherited from GN, NP, bought from SJ Groves, and hefty orders by the railroad itself. Some railroads, like Erie Lackwanna, ordered nearly equal amounts of U33C’s and U36Cs to make a larger combined roster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSouthern Pacific was by far the biggest purchaser of the U33C, it’s 212 unit fleet was so enormous that it outnumbers all other U33C’s combined. SP purchased so many units in so many orders that their fleet included all phase variations within GE U33C\/U36C production. GE Universals were not known for reliability, but on SP’s challenging system, the picture was a bit more nuanced. SP needed tons of high horsepower power, and ordered over 300 3,600hp SD45’s. On a U33C, with less horsepower, the larger traction motors with more copper proved more powerful at low speeds, which was a good match for the challenging grades on SP. Yet maintenance costs proved to cost more, and in the late 70’s the SP opted to reduce maintenance on the fleet. SP U33C’s ended up traveling far and wide, with lease service to power starved eastern coal roads and Mexico. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eGE’s Universal model offerings did include a 3,600hp model to compete directly with the SD45, the U36C. Railroads were slow to order it; by the time Clinchfield Railroad ordered 7 units in 1971, SP was the only railroad still ordering U33C’s. Two railroads needed the heavy power and came through with big orders – Santa Fe ordered 100 units in four batches, and NdeM received just over 100 units including 20 U36CG’s. Both fleets went into extensive service on heavy mountain routes, running in big lashups to get tonnage over the grades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eU33C\/U36C Features\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRotating bearing caps (where appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eAxle generator detail with cables applied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMultiple nose, long hood and cab variations (nose lights, Gyralites, high nose and much more!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eConrail 1776 features the correct post-rebuild numberboards and headlight casing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull lighting package including track lights, step lights, walkway lights and three-color class lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eHeavy die-cast frame with many separate details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eWith or without dynamic brakes (where appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull interior details with lit control stand lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMetal grab irons and brake chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003ePrototypically correct tread patterns on walkways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCorrect details for all U33C and U36C phase variations!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRapido’s innovative dead-straight metal handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eEtched-metal steps with fold-over step edge designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCorrect battery box door arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRubber sanding lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC running\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eDC\/DCC ready or Dual-Mode DC\/DCC\/Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 22”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47652789944458,"sku":"606-43006","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/43004-u33c-d_h_2__2_1_2.png?v=1770505073"},{"product_id":"rapido-ge-u33c-w-faring-43012-illinois-central-5058-dc-silent-ho-scale-pre-order","title":"Rapido GE U33C w\/ Faring (43012) | Illinois Central #5058 | DC\/Silent | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a pre-order item!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eOn the product page, you must wait until the \"Pre Order Now\" and the \"Partial Payment of $0.00\" appear BEFORE you click \"Pre Order Now\". Otherwise, you will be charged full price up-front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIf you are ordering a pre-order item, please place a separate order for each type of product, otherwise the pay later option will not work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eRead about our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/policies\/refund-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/policies\/subscription-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eother policies \u003c\/a\u003eincluding pre-order policies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIn the late 1960’s, locomotive manufacturers EMD, Alco, and GE were all in a race to offer powerful new 6-axle power to railroads hauling heavier, longer trains. GE developed several models in short succession. First was the U25C in 1963, with a carbody that shared the same contours as the U25B on a 64 foot 4 inch frame. This carbody was carried into the first 2,800 hp U28C’s built in 1965, but midway through model production, GE switched to a 67 ft 3 in frame with an entirely different carbody – the classic “U boat” design that lasted until dash-8 units in the late 1980’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eThe highly competitive horsepower race demanded quick improvements, and by 1966 GE introduced the 3,000hp U30C to compete with EMD SD40’s and Alco C630’s. Two years later 1968, the U33C was introduced, with 3,300 hp and a new signature feature: wings at the radiator section for a wider cooling surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSeveral orders arrived both as models and railroads changed. Milwaukee Road ordered additional 4 U30C’s, but that order was upgraded to U33C’s to become the first delivery of the new model in early 1968. Pennsylvania Railroad ordered 20 U33C’s, these arrived post-PC merger as Penn Central units, and were the first new power delivered to Penn Central. The very first units ordered by MILW, PC, IC, GN, and SP had unique triangular “fairing” that extended from the edge of the hood to the tip of the radiator wings, giving a more streamlined look. They also had phase features common to early U30C’s, most notably 8 battery boxes on the conductor’s side. After early 1969, all big GE’s would have a more condensed 6 box arrangement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough 1972, a wide variety of railroads ordered U33C’s, often in small numbers that accumulated into bigger rosters through mergers. Burlington Northern gathered together the second largest roster, with units inherited from GN, NP, bought from SJ Groves, and hefty orders by the railroad itself. Some railroads, like Erie Lackwanna, ordered nearly equal amounts of U33C’s and U36Cs to make a larger combined roster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSouthern Pacific was by far the biggest purchaser of the U33C, it’s 212 unit fleet was so enormous that it outnumbers all other U33C’s combined. SP purchased so many units in so many orders that their fleet included all phase variations within GE U33C\/U36C production. GE Universals were not known for reliability, but on SP’s challenging system, the picture was a bit more nuanced. SP needed tons of high horsepower power, and ordered over 300 3,600hp SD45’s. On a U33C, with less horsepower, the larger traction motors with more copper proved more powerful at low speeds, which was a good match for the challenging grades on SP. Yet maintenance costs proved to cost more, and in the late 70’s the SP opted to reduce maintenance on the fleet. SP U33C’s ended up traveling far and wide, with lease service to power starved eastern coal roads and Mexico. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eGE’s Universal model offerings did include a 3,600hp model to compete directly with the SD45, the U36C. Railroads were slow to order it; by the time Clinchfield Railroad ordered 7 units in 1971, SP was the only railroad still ordering U33C’s. Two railroads needed the heavy power and came through with big orders – Santa Fe ordered 100 units in four batches, and NdeM received just over 100 units including 20 U36CG’s. Both fleets went into extensive service on heavy mountain routes, running in big lashups to get tonnage over the grades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eU33C\/U36C Features\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRotating bearing caps (where appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eAxle generator detail with cables applied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMultiple nose, long hood and cab variations (nose lights, Gyralites, high nose and much more!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eConrail 1776 features the correct post-rebuild numberboards and headlight casing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull lighting package including track lights, step lights, walkway lights and three-color class lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eHeavy die-cast frame with many separate details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eWith or without dynamic brakes (where appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull interior details with lit control stand lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMetal grab irons and brake chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003ePrototypically correct tread patterns on walkways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCorrect details for all U33C and U36C phase variations!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRapido’s innovative dead-straight metal handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eEtched-metal steps with fold-over step edge designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCorrect battery box door arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRubber sanding lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC running\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eDC\/DCC ready or Dual-Mode DC\/DCC\/Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 22”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47652796694666,"sku":"606-43012","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/43010-u33c-ic_22.png?v=1770505445"},{"product_id":"rapido-ge-u33c-w-faring-43026-southern-pacific-8611-dc-silent-ho-scale-pre-order","title":"Rapido GE U33C w\/ Faring (43026) | Southern Pacific #8611 | DC\/Silent | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a pre-order item!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eOn the product page, you must wait until the \"Pre Order Now\" and the \"Partial Payment of $0.00\" appear BEFORE you click \"Pre Order Now\". Otherwise, you will be charged full price up-front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIf you are ordering a pre-order item, please place a separate order for each type of product, otherwise the pay later option will not work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eRead about our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/policies\/refund-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/policies\/subscription-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eother policies \u003c\/a\u003eincluding pre-order policies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIn the late 1960’s, locomotive manufacturers EMD, Alco, and GE were all in a race to offer powerful new 6-axle power to railroads hauling heavier, longer trains. GE developed several models in short succession. First was the U25C in 1963, with a carbody that shared the same contours as the U25B on a 64 foot 4 inch frame. This carbody was carried into the first 2,800 hp U28C’s built in 1965, but midway through model production, GE switched to a 67 ft 3 in frame with an entirely different carbody – the classic “U boat” design that lasted until dash-8 units in the late 1980’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eThe highly competitive horsepower race demanded quick improvements, and by 1966 GE introduced the 3,000hp U30C to compete with EMD SD40’s and Alco C630’s. Two years later 1968, the U33C was introduced, with 3,300 hp and a new signature feature: wings at the radiator section for a wider cooling surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSeveral orders arrived both as models and railroads changed. Milwaukee Road ordered additional 4 U30C’s, but that order was upgraded to U33C’s to become the first delivery of the new model in early 1968. Pennsylvania Railroad ordered 20 U33C’s, these arrived post-PC merger as Penn Central units, and were the first new power delivered to Penn Central. The very first units ordered by MILW, PC, IC, GN, and SP had unique triangular “fairing” that extended from the edge of the hood to the tip of the radiator wings, giving a more streamlined look. They also had phase features common to early U30C’s, most notably 8 battery boxes on the conductor’s side. After early 1969, all big GE’s would have a more condensed 6 box arrangement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough 1972, a wide variety of railroads ordered U33C’s, often in small numbers that accumulated into bigger rosters through mergers. Burlington Northern gathered together the second largest roster, with units inherited from GN, NP, bought from SJ Groves, and hefty orders by the railroad itself. Some railroads, like Erie Lackwanna, ordered nearly equal amounts of U33C’s and U36Cs to make a larger combined roster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSouthern Pacific was by far the biggest purchaser of the U33C, it’s 212 unit fleet was so enormous that it outnumbers all other U33C’s combined. SP purchased so many units in so many orders that their fleet included all phase variations within GE U33C\/U36C production. GE Universals were not known for reliability, but on SP’s challenging system, the picture was a bit more nuanced. SP needed tons of high horsepower power, and ordered over 300 3,600hp SD45’s. On a U33C, with less horsepower, the larger traction motors with more copper proved more powerful at low speeds, which was a good match for the challenging grades on SP. Yet maintenance costs proved to cost more, and in the late 70’s the SP opted to reduce maintenance on the fleet. SP U33C’s ended up traveling far and wide, with lease service to power starved eastern coal roads and Mexico. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eGE’s Universal model offerings did include a 3,600hp model to compete directly with the SD45, the U36C. Railroads were slow to order it; by the time Clinchfield Railroad ordered 7 units in 1971, SP was the only railroad still ordering U33C’s. Two railroads needed the heavy power and came through with big orders – Santa Fe ordered 100 units in four batches, and NdeM received just over 100 units including 20 U36CG’s. Both fleets went into extensive service on heavy mountain routes, running in big lashups to get tonnage over the grades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eU33C\/U36C Features\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRotating bearing caps (where appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eAxle generator detail with cables applied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMultiple nose, long hood and cab variations (nose lights, Gyralites, high nose and much more!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eConrail 1776 features the correct post-rebuild numberboards and headlight casing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull lighting package including track lights, step lights, walkway lights and three-color class lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eHeavy die-cast frame with many separate details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eWith or without dynamic brakes (where appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull interior details with lit control stand lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMetal grab irons and brake chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003ePrototypically correct tread patterns on walkways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCorrect details for all U33C and U36C phase variations!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRapido’s innovative dead-straight metal handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eEtched-metal steps with fold-over step edge designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCorrect battery box door arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRubber sanding lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC running\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eDC\/DCC ready or Dual-Mode DC\/DCC\/Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 22”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47652812456074,"sku":"606-43026","price":234.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/43025-sp_u33c_v1_12.png?v=1770506302"},{"product_id":"rapido-ge-u36c-43609-n-de-m-8918-dc-dcc-sound-ho-scale-pre-order","title":"Rapido GE U36C (43609) | N de M #8918 | DC\/DCC\/Sound | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a pre-order item!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eOn the product page, you must wait until the \"Pre Order Now\" and the \"Partial Payment of $0.00\" appear BEFORE you click \"Pre Order Now\". Otherwise, you will be charged full price up-front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIf you are ordering a pre-order item, please place a separate order for each type of product, otherwise the pay later option will not work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eRead about our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/policies\/refund-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/policies\/subscription-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eother policies \u003c\/a\u003eincluding pre-order policies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIn the late 1960’s, locomotive manufacturers EMD, Alco, and GE were all in a race to offer powerful new 6-axle power to railroads hauling heavier, longer trains. GE developed several models in short succession. First was the U25C in 1963, with a carbody that shared the same contours as the U25B on a 64 foot 4 inch frame. This carbody was carried into the first 2,800 hp U28C’s built in 1965, but midway through model production, GE switched to a 67 ft 3 in frame with an entirely different carbody – the classic “U boat” design that lasted until dash-8 units in the late 1980’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eThe highly competitive horsepower race demanded quick improvements, and by 1966 GE introduced the 3,000hp U30C to compete with EMD SD40’s and Alco C630’s. Two years later 1968, the U33C was introduced, with 3,300 hp and a new signature feature: wings at the radiator section for a wider cooling surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSeveral orders arrived both as models and railroads changed. Milwaukee Road ordered additional 4 U30C’s, but that order was upgraded to U33C’s to become the first delivery of the new model in early 1968. Pennsylvania Railroad ordered 20 U33C’s, these arrived post-PC merger as Penn Central units, and were the first new power delivered to Penn Central. The very first units ordered by MILW, PC, IC, GN, and SP had unique triangular “fairing” that extended from the edge of the hood to the tip of the radiator wings, giving a more streamlined look. They also had phase features common to early U30C’s, most notably 8 battery boxes on the conductor’s side. After early 1969, all big GE’s would have a more condensed 6 box arrangement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough 1972, a wide variety of railroads ordered U33C’s, often in small numbers that accumulated into bigger rosters through mergers. Burlington Northern gathered together the second largest roster, with units inherited from GN, NP, bought from SJ Groves, and hefty orders by the railroad itself. Some railroads, like Erie Lackwanna, ordered nearly equal amounts of U33C’s and U36Cs to make a larger combined roster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSouthern Pacific was by far the biggest purchaser of the U33C, it’s 212 unit fleet was so enormous that it outnumbers all other U33C’s combined. SP purchased so many units in so many orders that their fleet included all phase variations within GE U33C\/U36C production. GE Universals were not known for reliability, but on SP’s challenging system, the picture was a bit more nuanced. SP needed tons of high horsepower power, and ordered over 300 3,600hp SD45’s. On a U33C, with less horsepower, the larger traction motors with more copper proved more powerful at low speeds, which was a good match for the challenging grades on SP. Yet maintenance costs proved to cost more, and in the late 70’s the SP opted to reduce maintenance on the fleet. SP U33C’s ended up traveling far and wide, with lease service to power starved eastern coal roads and Mexico. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eGE’s Universal model offerings did include a 3,600hp model to compete directly with the SD45, the U36C. Railroads were slow to order it; by the time Clinchfield Railroad ordered 7 units in 1971, SP was the only railroad still ordering U33C’s. Two railroads needed the heavy power and came through with big orders – Santa Fe ordered 100 units in four batches, and NdeM received just over 100 units including 20 U36CG’s. Both fleets went into extensive service on heavy mountain routes, running in big lashups to get tonnage over the grades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eU33C\/U36C Features\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRotating bearing caps (where appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eAxle generator detail with cables applied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMultiple nose, long hood and cab variations (nose lights, Gyralites, high nose and much more!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eConrail 1776 features the correct post-rebuild numberboards and headlight casing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull lighting package including track lights, step lights, walkway lights and three-color class lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eHeavy die-cast frame with many separate details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eWith or without dynamic brakes (where appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull interior details with lit control stand lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMetal grab irons and brake chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003ePrototypically correct tread patterns on walkways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCorrect details for all U33C and U36C phase variations!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRapido’s innovative dead-straight metal handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eEtched-metal steps with fold-over step edge designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCorrect battery box door arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRubber sanding lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC running\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eDC\/DCC ready or Dual-Mode DC\/DCC\/Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 22”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47652815143050,"sku":"606-43609","price":319.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/43108_u36c_ndem_1_32.png?v=1770506556"},{"product_id":"rapido-ge-u33c-w-faring-43525-southern-pacific-8601-dc-dcc-sound-ho-scale-pre-order","title":"Rapido GE U33C w\/ Faring (43525) | Southern Pacific #8601 | DC\/DCC\/Sound | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a pre-order item!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eOn the product page, you must wait until the \"Pre Order Now\" and the \"Partial Payment of $0.00\" appear BEFORE you click \"Pre Order Now\". Otherwise, you will be charged full price up-front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIf you are ordering a pre-order item, please place a separate order for each type of product, otherwise the pay later option will not work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eRead about our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/policies\/refund-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/policies\/subscription-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eother policies \u003c\/a\u003eincluding pre-order policies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIn the late 1960’s, locomotive manufacturers EMD, Alco, and GE were all in a race to offer powerful new 6-axle power to railroads hauling heavier, longer trains. GE developed several models in short succession. First was the U25C in 1963, with a carbody that shared the same contours as the U25B on a 64 foot 4 inch frame. This carbody was carried into the first 2,800 hp U28C’s built in 1965, but midway through model production, GE switched to a 67 ft 3 in frame with an entirely different carbody – the classic “U boat” design that lasted until dash-8 units in the late 1980’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eThe highly competitive horsepower race demanded quick improvements, and by 1966 GE introduced the 3,000hp U30C to compete with EMD SD40’s and Alco C630’s. Two years later 1968, the U33C was introduced, with 3,300 hp and a new signature feature: wings at the radiator section for a wider cooling surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSeveral orders arrived both as models and railroads changed. Milwaukee Road ordered additional 4 U30C’s, but that order was upgraded to U33C’s to become the first delivery of the new model in early 1968. Pennsylvania Railroad ordered 20 U33C’s, these arrived post-PC merger as Penn Central units, and were the first new power delivered to Penn Central. The very first units ordered by MILW, PC, IC, GN, and SP had unique triangular “fairing” that extended from the edge of the hood to the tip of the radiator wings, giving a more streamlined look. They also had phase features common to early U30C’s, most notably 8 battery boxes on the conductor’s side. After early 1969, all big GE’s would have a more condensed 6 box arrangement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough 1972, a wide variety of railroads ordered U33C’s, often in small numbers that accumulated into bigger rosters through mergers. Burlington Northern gathered together the second largest roster, with units inherited from GN, NP, bought from SJ Groves, and hefty orders by the railroad itself. Some railroads, like Erie Lackwanna, ordered nearly equal amounts of U33C’s and U36Cs to make a larger combined roster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSouthern Pacific was by far the biggest purchaser of the U33C, it’s 212 unit fleet was so enormous that it outnumbers all other U33C’s combined. SP purchased so many units in so many orders that their fleet included all phase variations within GE U33C\/U36C production. GE Universals were not known for reliability, but on SP’s challenging system, the picture was a bit more nuanced. SP needed tons of high horsepower power, and ordered over 300 3,600hp SD45’s. On a U33C, with less horsepower, the larger traction motors with more copper proved more powerful at low speeds, which was a good match for the challenging grades on SP. Yet maintenance costs proved to cost more, and in the late 70’s the SP opted to reduce maintenance on the fleet. SP U33C’s ended up traveling far and wide, with lease service to power starved eastern coal roads and Mexico. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eGE’s Universal model offerings did include a 3,600hp model to compete directly with the SD45, the U36C. Railroads were slow to order it; by the time Clinchfield Railroad ordered 7 units in 1971, SP was the only railroad still ordering U33C’s. Two railroads needed the heavy power and came through with big orders – Santa Fe ordered 100 units in four batches, and NdeM received just over 100 units including 20 U36CG’s. Both fleets went into extensive service on heavy mountain routes, running in big lashups to get tonnage over the grades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eU33C\/U36C Features\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRotating bearing caps (where appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eAxle generator detail with cables applied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMultiple nose, long hood and cab variations (nose lights, Gyralites, high nose and much more!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eConrail 1776 features the correct post-rebuild numberboards and headlight casing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull lighting package including track lights, step lights, walkway lights and three-color class lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eHeavy die-cast frame with many separate details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eWith or without dynamic brakes (where appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull interior details with lit control stand lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMetal grab irons and brake chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003ePrototypically correct tread patterns on walkways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCorrect details for all U33C and U36C phase variations!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRapido’s innovative dead-straight metal handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eEtched-metal steps with fold-over step edge designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCorrect battery box door arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRubber sanding lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC running\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eDC\/DCC ready or Dual-Mode DC\/DCC\/Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 22”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47652818485386,"sku":"606-43525","price":319.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/43025-sp_u33c_v1_12.png?v=1770506302"},{"product_id":"rapido-ge-u33c-43505-delaware-hudson-759-lightning-stripe-dc-dcc-soumd-ho-scale-pre-order","title":"Rapido GE U33C (43505) | Delaware \u0026 Hudson #759 \"Lightning Stripe\" | DC\/DCC\/Soumd | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a pre-order item!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eOn the product page, you must wait until the \"Pre Order Now\" and the \"Partial Payment of $0.00\" appear BEFORE you click \"Pre Order Now\". Otherwise, you will be charged full price up-front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIf you are ordering a pre-order item, please place a separate order for each type of product, otherwise the pay later option will not work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eRead about our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/policies\/refund-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/policies\/subscription-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eother policies \u003c\/a\u003eincluding pre-order policies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIn the late 1960’s, locomotive manufacturers EMD, Alco, and GE were all in a race to offer powerful new 6-axle power to railroads hauling heavier, longer trains. GE developed several models in short succession. First was the U25C in 1963, with a carbody that shared the same contours as the U25B on a 64 foot 4 inch frame. This carbody was carried into the first 2,800 hp U28C’s built in 1965, but midway through model production, GE switched to a 67 ft 3 in frame with an entirely different carbody – the classic “U boat” design that lasted until dash-8 units in the late 1980’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eThe highly competitive horsepower race demanded quick improvements, and by 1966 GE introduced the 3,000hp U30C to compete with EMD SD40’s and Alco C630’s. Two years later 1968, the U33C was introduced, with 3,300 hp and a new signature feature: wings at the radiator section for a wider cooling surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSeveral orders arrived both as models and railroads changed. Milwaukee Road ordered additional 4 U30C’s, but that order was upgraded to U33C’s to become the first delivery of the new model in early 1968. Pennsylvania Railroad ordered 20 U33C’s, these arrived post-PC merger as Penn Central units, and were the first new power delivered to Penn Central. The very first units ordered by MILW, PC, IC, GN, and SP had unique triangular “fairing” that extended from the edge of the hood to the tip of the radiator wings, giving a more streamlined look. They also had phase features common to early U30C’s, most notably 8 battery boxes on the conductor’s side. After early 1969, all big GE’s would have a more condensed 6 box arrangement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough 1972, a wide variety of railroads ordered U33C’s, often in small numbers that accumulated into bigger rosters through mergers. Burlington Northern gathered together the second largest roster, with units inherited from GN, NP, bought from SJ Groves, and hefty orders by the railroad itself. Some railroads, like Erie Lackwanna, ordered nearly equal amounts of U33C’s and U36Cs to make a larger combined roster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSouthern Pacific was by far the biggest purchaser of the U33C, it’s 212 unit fleet was so enormous that it outnumbers all other U33C’s combined. SP purchased so many units in so many orders that their fleet included all phase variations within GE U33C\/U36C production. GE Universals were not known for reliability, but on SP’s challenging system, the picture was a bit more nuanced. SP needed tons of high horsepower power, and ordered over 300 3,600hp SD45’s. On a U33C, with less horsepower, the larger traction motors with more copper proved more powerful at low speeds, which was a good match for the challenging grades on SP. Yet maintenance costs proved to cost more, and in the late 70’s the SP opted to reduce maintenance on the fleet. SP U33C’s ended up traveling far and wide, with lease service to power starved eastern coal roads and Mexico. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eGE’s Universal model offerings did include a 3,600hp model to compete directly with the SD45, the U36C. Railroads were slow to order it; by the time Clinchfield Railroad ordered 7 units in 1971, SP was the only railroad still ordering U33C’s. Two railroads needed the heavy power and came through with big orders – Santa Fe ordered 100 units in four batches, and NdeM received just over 100 units including 20 U36CG’s. Both fleets went into extensive service on heavy mountain routes, running in big lashups to get tonnage over the grades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eU33C\/U36C Features\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRotating bearing caps (where appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eAxle generator detail with cables applied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMultiple nose, long hood and cab variations (nose lights, Gyralites, high nose and much more!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eConrail 1776 features the correct post-rebuild numberboards and headlight casing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull lighting package including track lights, step lights, walkway lights and three-color class lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eHeavy die-cast frame with many separate details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eWith or without dynamic brakes (where appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull interior details with lit control stand lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMetal grab irons and brake chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003ePrototypically correct tread patterns on walkways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCorrect details for all U33C and U36C phase variations!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRapido’s innovative dead-straight metal handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eEtched-metal steps with fold-over step edge designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCorrect battery box door arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRubber sanding lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC running\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eDC\/DCC ready or Dual-Mode DC\/DCC\/Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 22”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47652819665034,"sku":"606-43505","price":319.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/43004-u33c-d_h_2__2_1_2.png?v=1770505073"},{"product_id":"rapido-ge-u33c-43502-burlington-northern-5745-dc-dcc-sound-ho-scale-pre-order","title":"Rapido GE U33C (43502) | Burlington Northern #5745 | DC\/DCC\/Sound | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a pre-order item!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eOn the product page, you must wait until the \"Pre Order Now\" and the \"Partial Payment of $0.00\" appear BEFORE you click \"Pre Order Now\". Otherwise, you will be charged full price up-front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIf you are ordering a pre-order item, please place a separate order for each type of product, otherwise the pay later option will not work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eRead about our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/policies\/refund-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/policies\/subscription-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eother policies \u003c\/a\u003eincluding pre-order policies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIn the late 1960’s, locomotive manufacturers EMD, Alco, and GE were all in a race to offer powerful new 6-axle power to railroads hauling heavier, longer trains. GE developed several models in short succession. First was the U25C in 1963, with a carbody that shared the same contours as the U25B on a 64 foot 4 inch frame. This carbody was carried into the first 2,800 hp U28C’s built in 1965, but midway through model production, GE switched to a 67 ft 3 in frame with an entirely different carbody – the classic “U boat” design that lasted until dash-8 units in the late 1980’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eThe highly competitive horsepower race demanded quick improvements, and by 1966 GE introduced the 3,000hp U30C to compete with EMD SD40’s and Alco C630’s. Two years later 1968, the U33C was introduced, with 3,300 hp and a new signature feature: wings at the radiator section for a wider cooling surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSeveral orders arrived both as models and railroads changed. Milwaukee Road ordered additional 4 U30C’s, but that order was upgraded to U33C’s to become the first delivery of the new model in early 1968. Pennsylvania Railroad ordered 20 U33C’s, these arrived post-PC merger as Penn Central units, and were the first new power delivered to Penn Central. The very first units ordered by MILW, PC, IC, GN, and SP had unique triangular “fairing” that extended from the edge of the hood to the tip of the radiator wings, giving a more streamlined look. They also had phase features common to early U30C’s, most notably 8 battery boxes on the conductor’s side. After early 1969, all big GE’s would have a more condensed 6 box arrangement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough 1972, a wide variety of railroads ordered U33C’s, often in small numbers that accumulated into bigger rosters through mergers. Burlington Northern gathered together the second largest roster, with units inherited from GN, NP, bought from SJ Groves, and hefty orders by the railroad itself. Some railroads, like Erie Lackwanna, ordered nearly equal amounts of U33C’s and U36Cs to make a larger combined roster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSouthern Pacific was by far the biggest purchaser of the U33C, it’s 212 unit fleet was so enormous that it outnumbers all other U33C’s combined. SP purchased so many units in so many orders that their fleet included all phase variations within GE U33C\/U36C production. GE Universals were not known for reliability, but on SP’s challenging system, the picture was a bit more nuanced. SP needed tons of high horsepower power, and ordered over 300 3,600hp SD45’s. On a U33C, with less horsepower, the larger traction motors with more copper proved more powerful at low speeds, which was a good match for the challenging grades on SP. Yet maintenance costs proved to cost more, and in the late 70’s the SP opted to reduce maintenance on the fleet. SP U33C’s ended up traveling far and wide, with lease service to power starved eastern coal roads and Mexico. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eGE’s Universal model offerings did include a 3,600hp model to compete directly with the SD45, the U36C. Railroads were slow to order it; by the time Clinchfield Railroad ordered 7 units in 1971, SP was the only railroad still ordering U33C’s. Two railroads needed the heavy power and came through with big orders – Santa Fe ordered 100 units in four batches, and NdeM received just over 100 units including 20 U36CG’s. Both fleets went into extensive service on heavy mountain routes, running in big lashups to get tonnage over the grades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eU33C\/U36C Features\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRotating bearing caps (where appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eAxle generator detail with cables applied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMultiple nose, long hood and cab variations (nose lights, Gyralites, high nose and much more!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eConrail 1776 features the correct post-rebuild numberboards and headlight casing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull lighting package including track lights, step lights, walkway lights and three-color class lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eHeavy die-cast frame with many separate details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eWith or without dynamic brakes (where appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull interior details with lit control stand lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMetal grab irons and brake chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003ePrototypically correct tread patterns on walkways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCorrect details for all U33C and U36C phase variations!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRapido’s innovative dead-straight metal handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eEtched-metal steps with fold-over step edge designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCorrect battery box door arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRubber sanding lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC running\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eDC\/DCC ready or Dual-Mode DC\/DCC\/Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 22”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47652820320394,"sku":"606-43502","price":319.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/43001-u33c-bn_2__22.png?v=1770504814"},{"product_id":"rapido-ge-u33c-43501-burlington-northern-5738-dc-dcc-sound-ho-scale-pre-order","title":"Rapido GE U33C (43501) | Burlington Northern #5738 | DC\/DCC\/Sound | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a pre-order item!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eOn the product page, you must wait until the \"Pre Order Now\" and the \"Partial Payment of $0.00\" appear BEFORE you click \"Pre Order Now\". Otherwise, you will be charged full price up-front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIf you are ordering a pre-order item, please place a separate order for each type of product, otherwise the pay later option will not work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eRead about our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/policies\/refund-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/policies\/subscription-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eother policies \u003c\/a\u003eincluding pre-order policies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIn the late 1960’s, locomotive manufacturers EMD, Alco, and GE were all in a race to offer powerful new 6-axle power to railroads hauling heavier, longer trains. GE developed several models in short succession. First was the U25C in 1963, with a carbody that shared the same contours as the U25B on a 64 foot 4 inch frame. This carbody was carried into the first 2,800 hp U28C’s built in 1965, but midway through model production, GE switched to a 67 ft 3 in frame with an entirely different carbody – the classic “U boat” design that lasted until dash-8 units in the late 1980’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eThe highly competitive horsepower race demanded quick improvements, and by 1966 GE introduced the 3,000hp U30C to compete with EMD SD40’s and Alco C630’s. Two years later 1968, the U33C was introduced, with 3,300 hp and a new signature feature: wings at the radiator section for a wider cooling surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSeveral orders arrived both as models and railroads changed. Milwaukee Road ordered additional 4 U30C’s, but that order was upgraded to U33C’s to become the first delivery of the new model in early 1968. Pennsylvania Railroad ordered 20 U33C’s, these arrived post-PC merger as Penn Central units, and were the first new power delivered to Penn Central. The very first units ordered by MILW, PC, IC, GN, and SP had unique triangular “fairing” that extended from the edge of the hood to the tip of the radiator wings, giving a more streamlined look. They also had phase features common to early U30C’s, most notably 8 battery boxes on the conductor’s side. After early 1969, all big GE’s would have a more condensed 6 box arrangement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough 1972, a wide variety of railroads ordered U33C’s, often in small numbers that accumulated into bigger rosters through mergers. Burlington Northern gathered together the second largest roster, with units inherited from GN, NP, bought from SJ Groves, and hefty orders by the railroad itself. Some railroads, like Erie Lackwanna, ordered nearly equal amounts of U33C’s and U36Cs to make a larger combined roster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSouthern Pacific was by far the biggest purchaser of the U33C, it’s 212 unit fleet was so enormous that it outnumbers all other U33C’s combined. SP purchased so many units in so many orders that their fleet included all phase variations within GE U33C\/U36C production. GE Universals were not known for reliability, but on SP’s challenging system, the picture was a bit more nuanced. SP needed tons of high horsepower power, and ordered over 300 3,600hp SD45’s. On a U33C, with less horsepower, the larger traction motors with more copper proved more powerful at low speeds, which was a good match for the challenging grades on SP. Yet maintenance costs proved to cost more, and in the late 70’s the SP opted to reduce maintenance on the fleet. SP U33C’s ended up traveling far and wide, with lease service to power starved eastern coal roads and Mexico. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eGE’s Universal model offerings did include a 3,600hp model to compete directly with the SD45, the U36C. Railroads were slow to order it; by the time Clinchfield Railroad ordered 7 units in 1971, SP was the only railroad still ordering U33C’s. Two railroads needed the heavy power and came through with big orders – Santa Fe ordered 100 units in four batches, and NdeM received just over 100 units including 20 U36CG’s. Both fleets went into extensive service on heavy mountain routes, running in big lashups to get tonnage over the grades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eU33C\/U36C Features\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRotating bearing caps (where appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eAxle generator detail with cables applied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMultiple nose, long hood and cab variations (nose lights, Gyralites, high nose and much more!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eConrail 1776 features the correct post-rebuild numberboards and headlight casing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull lighting package including track lights, step lights, walkway lights and three-color class lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eHeavy die-cast frame with many separate details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eWith or without dynamic brakes (where appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull interior details with lit control stand lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMetal grab irons and brake chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003ePrototypically correct tread patterns on walkways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCorrect details for all U33C and U36C phase variations!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRapido’s innovative dead-straight metal handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eEtched-metal steps with fold-over step edge designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCorrect battery box door arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRubber sanding lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC running\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eDC\/DCC ready or Dual-Mode DC\/DCC\/Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 22”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47652820385930,"sku":"606-43501","price":319.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/43001-u33c-bn_2__22.png?v=1770504814"}],"url":"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/collections\/rapido-u33-36c-2026.oembed","provider":"Denver Model Trains      ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}