{"product_id":"rapido-1004014-ft-ab-set-dc-silent-pre-order","title":"Rapido (1004014) EMD FT A+B Locomotive Set – D\u0026RGW - Prospector Scheme – #5441 + 5442 – HO Scale – DC\/Silent – Pre-Order","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#233b50;line-height:1.7;max-width:900px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6fa;border-top:5px solid #2D8DAA;border-radius:12px;padding:25px 28px;margin-bottom:22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#2D8DAA;font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase\"\u003eRapido Trains · HO Scale · Pre-Order\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:26px;line-height:1.24;margin:10px 0;color:#0c07e3\"\u003eEMD FT A+B Locomotive Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px\"\u003eHO EMD FT A+B (DC\/Silent): D\u0026amp;RGW - Prospector Scheme: #5441 + 5442 · \u003cstrong\u003eSKU 1004014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:21px;color:#0c07e3;margin:0 0 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #d9ecf4;padding-bottom:9px\"\u003eThe story behind the FT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 15px\"\u003eRapido’s famous HO Scale FT Locomotive returns with state-of-the-art features, distinctive road-specific details and impressive pulling power. These versatile locomotives served in freight and passenger operations, and Rapido has reproduced their characteristic contours and details in HO scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 15px\"\u003eThis 2026 production introduces detail variations not previously seen on Rapido’s HO Scale FT. Denver \u0026amp; Rio Grande Western A-units feature prominent nose-mounted class lights for a true “bug-eye” appearance. Western Pacific examples feature roof-mounted numberboards, a wagon wheel-style antenna and a bulb-reflector headlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 15px\"\u003eThe innovative close-coupling system offers a drawbar or semi-scale coupler option, while the heavy die-cast chassis gives these locomotives substantial traction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6fa;border-radius:10px;padding:20px 23px;margin:20px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3;margin:0 0 10px\"\u003eWhat makes this model special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpressive pulling power thanks to its heavy die-cast chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose-coupling drawbar or coupler options for realistic operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic road-specific details and working lighting features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:21px;color:#0c07e3;margin:24px 0 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #d9ecf4;padding-bottom:9px\"\u003eHO Scale FT · Model features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:22px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:7px\"\u003eNEW! D\u0026amp;RGW nose class lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:7px\"\u003eNEW! WP roof numberboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:7px\"\u003eClose-coupling system for great appearance on straights and curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:7px\"\u003eDrawbar or coupler connections between A and B units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:7px\"\u003eMultiple styles of number boards, installed as appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:7px\"\u003eCorrect nose and windshield contour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:7px\"\u003eThree styles of dynamic brake hatch, installed as appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:7px\"\u003eSteam generator hatch installed as appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:7px\"\u003eEtched side and fan screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:7px\"\u003eHeavy, die-cast chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:7px\"\u003e5-pole motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:7px\"\u003eWorking headlights, ground lights, number boards and back-up lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:7px\"\u003eFull underbody details including piping and draft gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:7px\"\u003eSeparate grab irons and handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:7px\"\u003eNumerous road-specific details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:7px\"\u003eFull, multi-color interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:7px\"\u003eDC\/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DC\/DCC\/Sound (ESU LokSound) options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:7px\"\u003eMoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:7px\"\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-left:4px solid #2D8DAA;background:#eef6fa\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e This SKU is an FT A+B locomotive set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background:#fffaf0;border-left:5px solid #c7922b;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:19px 22px;margin-bottom:24px\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;color:#9a6a13;margin-top:0\"\u003ePre-Order Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-order-only production—quantities are limited and based on reservations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review the pre-order information below before placing your reservation. Estimated arrival dates are provided by the manufacturer and may change due to production, shipping, or distribution delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer order deadline: To be announced. Estimated delivery: To be announced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background:#eef6fa;border-left:5px solid #2D8DAA;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:19px 22px;margin-bottom:24px\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;color:#0c07e3;margin-top:0\"\u003eHow to Place Your Pre-Order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left:23px;margin:0\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:8px\"\u003eWait for the button to say “Pre-Order Now”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:8px\"\u003eConfirm you see “$0.00 due today”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-bottom:8px\"\u003eComplete checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background:#eef6fa;border-left:5px solid #2D8DAA;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:19px 22px;margin-bottom:24px\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;color:#0c07e3;margin-top:0\"\u003eHow Pre-Orders Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0 0 10px 20px;position:relative\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#2D8DAA\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eReserve your item today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0 0 10px 20px;position:relative\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#2D8DAA\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eWe will contact you once inventory is en route to us with your final invoice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0 0 10px 20px;position:relative\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#2D8DAA\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eManufacturer delivery dates are estimates and may change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0 0 10px 20px;position:relative\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#2D8DAA\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eYou will still enter payment information at checkout, but as long as you see “$0.00 due today”, your card will not be charged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0 0 10px 20px;position:relative\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#2D8DAA\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eWe do not automatically charge cards when pre-orders arrive. You will receive a separate invoice once your item is ready to ship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background:#eef6fa;border-left:5px solid #0c07e3;padding:19px 22px;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;margin-bottom:24px\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:17px;margin:0 0 8px;color:#34475b\"\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders placed without the “$0.00 due today” option selected will be processed as full-payment orders. Please review our refund policy and other pre-order policies before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50741861908618,"sku":"1004014","price":419.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/1004014_drgw_large_326217e6-4f39-4a4d-8209-f975b0c3f6ac.jpg?v=1794158867","url":"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/products\/rapido-1004014-ft-ab-set-dc-silent-pre-order","provider":"Denver Model Trains      ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}