Rapido 1078524 • EMD GP40 • MKT #237 • Conrail Patch • DC/DCC/Sound • HO Scale (Pre-Order)

Rapido Trains HO Scale EMD GP40

Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT) • Conrail Patch Unit • Road Number 237 • DC/DCC/Sound

Product Overview

Rapido Trains continues its acclaimed GP40 series with this unique Missouri-Kansas-Texas locomotive featuring a Conrail patch. One of EMD's most successful four-axle road switchers, the GP40 became a staple of North American railroading thanks to its versatility, reliability, and impressive 3,000-horsepower performance.

Patch units tell some of the most fascinating stories in modern railroading, and this MKT locomotive carrying Conrail markings is a perfect example. These locomotives often reflected years of mergers, acquisitions, lease arrangements, and fleet transfers, creating distinctive appearances that stand out from standard paint schemes. For modelers seeking something beyond the ordinary, patched locomotives add authenticity, character, and a story to every train they lead.

The EMD GP40

Introduced by Electro-Motive Division in 1965, the GP40 quickly became one of the most successful diesel locomotives ever built. Its dependable 16-cylinder 645-series prime mover, strong performance, and adaptable design made it a favorite among railroads across North America. Many GP40s remained in service for decades and continue to operate today in rebuilt and modernized forms, making them one of the most enduring locomotive designs in railroad history.

Product Features

The Rapido Trains HO Scale GP40 Locomotive Features

• •NEW! Tri-color class lights (where appropriate)
• •NEW! Early-production truck, handrail and Automatic Train Stop details for New York Central units
• •Equipped with licensed Cannon & Company 48” radiator and dynamic brake fans
• •Rapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions
• •Incredible underframe detail including traction motor cables, air filters and a silly number of separately applied parts
• •Separate grab irons and handrails installed at the factory
• •Operating ditch lights and beacons (where appropriate)
• •Road-specific battery box doors
• •Highly detailed cab interior
• •Correct fuel tank sizes per road number
• •Multiple styles of stepwells
• •See-through, etched-metal steps
• •Appropriate cab or nose headlights
• •Multiple truck sideframes tooled
• •Multiple dynamic-brake hatches
• •MoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC running
• •DC/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or Dual-Mode DC/DCC/Sound
• •Suggested minimum radius: 18”

Why We Love This Model

The GP40 is consistently one of our best-selling locomotive models because it checks every box for railroad enthusiasts. Nearly every modeler can find a place for a GP40, whether they model the late 1960s, the modern era, or anything in between. Rapido has elevated the model even further with exceptional prototype fidelity, factory-installed details, road-specific variations, and one of the smoothest-running mechanisms available today. Features such as the MoPower capacitor system, metal handrails, licensed Cannon fans, and extensive underbody detailing make this one of the finest GP40 models ever offered in HO Scale. What makes this particular locomotive especially appealing is its unusual MKT and Conrail connection. Patch units represent real-world railroad history in motion, documenting fleet transitions and corporate changes in a way few other locomotives can. For modelers who appreciate unique roster additions, this is exactly the kind of locomotive that sparks conversation and stands out on a layout.

Reserve Your MKT Conrail Patch GP40 Today

Add this distinctive patched GP40 to your roster and capture a unique chapter of railroad history before reservation quantities are filled.

Pre-Order Notice

This is a pre-order-only production—quantities are limited and based on reservations.

How to Place Your Pre-Order

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3. Complete checkout

How Pre-Orders Work

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• •We will contact you once inventory is en route to us with your final invoice.
• •Manufacturer delivery dates are estimates and may change.
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Important Note

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