{"product_id":"rapido-1078535-emd-gp40-soo-line-2041-bandit-ex-milw-patch-dc-dcc-sound-ho-scale-pre-order","title":"Rapido 1078535 • EMD GP40 • Soo Line #2041 • Bandit ex-MILW Patch • DC\/DCC\/Sound • HO Scale (Pre-Order)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #1f2a35; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 900px; margin: auto; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f4fbfd,#ffffff); border-left: 8px solid #45A1BB; padding: 28px; margin-bottom: 22px; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0c07e3; margin: 0; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1.15;\"\u003eRapido Trains HO Scale EMD GP40\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #45a1bb; margin: 8px 0 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSoo Line • Ex-Milwaukee Road Patch Unit • Road Number 2041 • DC\/DCC\/Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- PRODUCT OVERVIEW --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #0c07e3; font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 2px; background: #45A1BB; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eRapido Trains continues its acclaimed GP40 series with this beautifully detailed Soo Line locomotive. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThis locomotive is particularly interesting as a Soo Line ex-Milwaukee Road patch unit. Following the Milwaukee Road's decline and subsequent asset transfers, many locomotives continued their careers under new ownership with patched reporting marks and revised identities. These patched units became an important part of Upper Midwest railroading and remain highly sought-after by modelers who appreciate locomotives with unique histories and visible traces of their previous railroad heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- PROTOTYPE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #0c07e3; font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eThe EMD GP40\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 2px; background: #45A1BB; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eIntroduced 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- PRODUCT FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef6fa; border-left: 8px solid #45A1BB; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 24px; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #0c07e3; font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #0c07e3; font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe Rapido Trains HO Scale GP40 Locomotive Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEW! Tri-color class lights (where appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEW! Early-production truck, handrail and Automatic Train Stop details for New York Central units\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquipped with licensed Cannon \u0026amp; Company 48” radiator and dynamic brake fans\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncredible underframe detail including traction motor cables, air filters and a silly number of separately applied parts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons and handrails installed at the factory\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating ditch lights and beacons (where appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoad-specific battery box doors\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrect fuel tank sizes per road number\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple styles of stepwells\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee-through, etched-metal steps\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppropriate cab or nose headlights\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple truck sideframes tooled\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple dynamic-brake hatches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC running\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDC\/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or Dual-Mode DC\/DCC\/Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHY WE LOVE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef6fa; border-left: 8px solid #45A1BB; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 24px; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #0c07e3; font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eWhy We Love This Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 2px; background: #45A1BB; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThe 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 status as a Soo Line ex-Milwaukee Road patch unit. Patch units tell a fascinating railroad story, preserving visible traces of a locomotive's former owner while showcasing its continued service under a new railroad. For many modelers of the Upper Midwest, Milwaukee Road and Soo Line equipment represent a significant chapter of railroad history, making this locomotive a particularly compelling addition to a modern-era roster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0c07e3,#2D8DAA); color: #ffffff; padding: 26px; margin-bottom: 24px; border-radius: 12px; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 26px; margin: 0 0 10px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReserve Your Soo Line Ex-MILW Patch Unit Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17px;\"\u003eAdd this unique Soo Line ex-Milwaukee Road patch GP40 to your roster and capture a fascinating piece of Upper Midwest railroad history before reservation quantities are filled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- PRE-ORDER NOTICE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fffaf0; border-left: 8px solid #c7922b; border-top: 1px solid #ead7aa; border-right: 1px solid #ead7aa; border-bottom: 1px solid #ead7aa; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 22px; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a6a13; font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003ePre-Order Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThis is a pre-order-only production—quantities are limited and based on reservations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- HOW TO PLACE YOUR PRE-ORDER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef6fa; border-left: 8px solid #45A1BB; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 22px; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #0c07e3; font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eHow to Place Your Pre-Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eWait for the button to say “Pre-Order Now”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eConfirm you see “$0.00 due today”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- HOW PRE-ORDERS WORK --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef6fa; border-left: 8px solid #45A1BB; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 22px; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #0c07e3; font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eHow Pre-Orders Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReserve your item today.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will contact you once inventory is en route to us with your final invoice.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer delivery dates are estimates and may change.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe do not automatically charge cards when pre-orders arrive. You will receive a separate invoice once your item is ready to ship.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- IMPORTANT NOTE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f3f4ff; border-left: 8px solid #0c07e3; padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #0c07e3; font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eOrders placed without the “$0.00 due today” option selected will be processed as full-payment orders. 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