{"product_id":"rapido-38072-emd-gp38-low-nose-union-pacific-2401-dash-3-rebuild-1997-we-will-deliver-dc-silent-ho-scale-optional-dcc-upgrade","title":"Rapido 38072 EMD GP38 Low Nose Union Pacific #2401 Dash-3 Rebuild 1997+ We Will Deliver DC\/Silent HO Scale [OPTIONAL DCC UPGRADE]","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #1f2a35; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 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 EMD GP38 Low Nose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #45a1bb; margin: 8px 0 14px; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDC \/ Silent • 21-Pin DCC Ready • HO Scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003eRapido brings one of EMD's most versatile diesel locomotives to HO scale with an exceptional combination of road-specific accuracy, separately applied details and sophisticated lighting. From its highly detailed cab and underframe to its etched steps, metal grab irons and licensed Cannon \u0026amp; Company fans, this GP38 is designed to capture the distinctive appearance and character of the prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- QUICK SPECS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5f6f7; border: 1px solid #d8dde2; border-left: 8px solid #6c7a86; border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px 26px; margin: 0 0 34px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #34404a; margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 21px;\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 210px; padding: 3px 12px 3px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #34404a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eRapido Trains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 12px 3px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #34404a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePrototype\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eEMD GP38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 12px 3px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #34404a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eLow Nose with Extended Cab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 12px 3px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #34404a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e2,000 HP Prototype\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 12px 3px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #34404a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eDC \/ Silent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 12px 3px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #34404a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eDCC Ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e21-Pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 12px 3px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #34404a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eSuggested Minimum Radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e18\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 12px 3px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #34404a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eHO Scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- PRODUCT OVERVIEW --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #0c07e3; margin: 0; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 3px solid #45A1BB; font-size: 24px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.9;\"\u003eThe EMD GP38 earned a reputation as one of the most versatile locomotives of its generation. With 2,000 horsepower, four-axle construction and configurations that included both low and high short hoods, the GP38 became equally at home handling road freights, locals and yard assignments. Its successful design also helped establish the foundation for the EMD GP locomotives that followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 38px;\"\u003eRapido's HO scale interpretation goes well beyond simply capturing the basic shape of the locomotive. Road-specific details, correct fuel tank sizes, multiple stepwell and dynamic-brake configurations, an extensively detailed underframe and an impressive collection of factory-applied components allow the model to reflect the variations found among individual GP38s. This DC\/Silent version is also equipped with a 21-pin interface, making it ready for a compatible DCC decoder installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- PROTOTYPE HISTORY --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef6fa; border: 1px solid #b8dce8; border-left: 8px solid #45A1BB; border-radius: 12px; padding: 28px; margin: 0 0 38px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #0c07e3; margin: 0 0 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #45A1BB; font-size: 24px;\"\u003eThe EMD GP38\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.9;\"\u003eEMD manufactured 706 GP38 locomotives at its La Grange plant. During the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, these four-axle locomotives became familiar sights across North America, serving Class I railroads in everything from road freight service to local switching and yard assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.9;\"\u003eThe GP38's usefulness extended well beyond its original service life. Many were rebuilt to -2 or -3 standards, with -3 upgrades incorporating updated electrical systems and computer microprocessors. Numerous GP38s continue to work for Class I railroads, regional carriers and short lines, while others have found new homes with tourist and museum operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- PRODUCT FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef6fa; border: 1px solid #b8dce8; border-left: 8px solid #45A1BB; border-radius: 12px; padding: 28px; margin: 0 0 38px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #0c07e3; margin: 0 0 18px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #45A1BB; font-size: 24px;\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.9;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Road-specific details for each model\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Rapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Incredible underframe detail including traction motor cables, air filters and a silly number of separately applied parts\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Road-specific battery box doors\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Conrail will have optional ditch lights provided in a polybag\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Separate metal grab irons and handrails installed at the factory\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Operating headlights, rear lights, white class lights, ditch lights and beacons (where appropriate)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Highly detailed cab interior\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Correct fuel tank sizes per road number\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Multiple styles of stepwells\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e See-through, etched steps\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Suggested minimum radius: 18”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Separately applied wire grabs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Appropriate cab or nose headlights\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Now featuring Cannon and Company licensed fans\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Multiple dynamic-brake hatches and air filters\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #45a1bb;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e DC\/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DC\/DCC\/ESU LokSound\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHY WE LOVE --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #0c07e3; margin: 0; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 3px solid #45A1BB; font-size: 24px;\"\u003eWhy We Love This Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 38px;\"\u003eThe GP38 is exactly the kind of locomotive where Rapido's road-specific approach makes a difference. Rather than treating every paint scheme as the same locomotive underneath, Rapido accounts for details such as fuel tank size, battery box doors, stepwells, lighting arrangements, dynamic-brake hatches and air filters. Add the see-through etched steps, factory-installed metal details, Cannon and Company licensed fans, detailed cab and exceptionally busy underframe, and this is a locomotive with plenty to appreciate from virtually every angle. The DC\/Silent configuration is also an excellent choice for modelers who prefer conventional DC operation or want to select and install their own compatible 21-pin DCC decoder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(90deg,#0c07e3,#2D8DAA); color: #ffffff; padding: 24px 28px; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 24px;\"\u003ePut a Workhorse on Your Railroad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003eFrom road freights and locals to switching assignments, the EMD GP38 belongs almost anywhere on a diesel-era railroad. Rapido's combination of road-specific detailing, premium construction, extensive lighting and 21-pin DCC-ready design makes this a standout addition to an HO scale locomotive fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50345512075402,"sku":"606-38072","price":240.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/38572.png?v=1790991754","url":"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/products\/rapido-38072-emd-gp38-low-nose-union-pacific-2401-dash-3-rebuild-1997-we-will-deliver-dc-silent-ho-scale-optional-dcc-upgrade","provider":"Denver Model Trains      ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}