{"product_id":"rapido-home-shops-36633-mlw-rs-23-west-falls-309-dc-dcc-sound-ho-scale-pre-order","title":"Rapido \/ Home Shops (36633) | MLW RS-23 | West Falls #309 | 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\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\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin:0; font-size:34px; line-height:1.1;\"\u003e\n      Rapido HO Scale MLW RS-23 #309\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#45A1BB; margin:6px 0 14px; font-size:24px; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n      DCC\/Sound • West Falls • Home Shops Exclusive\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:17px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n      Add distinctive shortline diesel power to your HO scale railroad with Rapido’s MLW RS-23 in the eye-catching West Falls scheme.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT OVERVIEW --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; border-bottom:3px solid #45A1BB; padding-bottom:8px; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n    Product Overview\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; margin-bottom:26px;\"\u003e\n    Rapido’s HO scale MLW RS-23 combines rugged Canadian locomotive styling with premium detailing, smooth performance, and factory-installed DCC\/Sound. This West Falls #309 Home Shops Exclusive version brings a unique shortline-inspired appearance to Rapido’s highly refined RS-23 platform, creating a locomotive that stands out immediately on the layout. Featuring a heavy die-cast frame, road-specific details, photo-etched radiator grilles, detailed trucks, a full cab interior, metal grab irons, and Rapido’s MoPower capacitor system, this locomotive is built for reliable operation and collector-grade presentation alike.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- OPTIONAL HISTORY SECTION --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; border-bottom:3px solid #45A1BB; padding-bottom:8px; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n    MLW RS-23 Locomotive\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; margin-bottom:22px;\"\u003e\n    The Montreal Locomotive Works RS-23 was designed as a compact but versatile road-switcher powered by the dependable ALCO 251c prime mover. Closely related to the S-13 switcher family, the RS-23 featured road-oriented trucks that gave it additional flexibility for branchline assignments, industrial switching, transfer service, and light freight operations.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; margin-bottom:44px;\"\u003e\n    The RS-23 developed a reputation as a practical locomotive with a lot of character, particularly among smaller railroads and industrial operators. Rapido’s HO scale model captures that personality beautifully with accurate MLW proportions, premium road-specific detailing, refined handrails and underbody components, and a sound package recorded from a real S-13 locomotive for an especially authentic operating experience.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT FEATURES --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6fa; border:1px solid #b8dce8; border-top:6px solid #0c07e3; border-radius:12px; padding:28px; margin:0 0 38px 0; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin-top:0; border-bottom:2px solid #45A1BB; padding-bottom:10px; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n      Product Features\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:16px; line-height:1.95;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eHO Scale S-13\/RS-23 Locomotives Features:\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eHeavy die-cast frame with many separate details\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eCorrect Canadian-style AAR or MLW lightweight trucks\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003ePhoto-etched radiator grilles\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eRoad-specific fuel tanks\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eTraction motor details on trucks\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eNew thinwall cab design with full interior\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003ePrototypically correct tread patterns on walkways\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eCN S-13s feature strobe \"fink light\" on roof where appropriate\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eMetal grab irons\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eRapido’s innovative dead-straight metal handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eRubber air and sanding lines\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eMoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC running\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eDC\/DCC ready or Dual-Mode DCC\/Sound (Recorded from a real S-13!)\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHY WE LOVE IT --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6fa; border:1px solid #b8dce8; border-left:8px solid #45A1BB; border-radius:12px; padding:28px; margin:38px 0; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin-top:0; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n      Why We Love This Model\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0; font-size:16px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n      The RS-23 is already one of the most visually interesting compact road-switchers ever produced, and this West Falls version pushes that personality even further. The bold appearance paired with Rapido’s premium tooling creates a locomotive that feels unique without losing the rugged MLW identity enthusiasts love. The Home Shops collaboration adds even more appeal, giving the release an enthusiast-driven exclusivity that makes it feel truly special. Combined with factory-installed DCC\/Sound, refined handrails, detailed trucks, and the MoPower capacitor system, this is the kind of locomotive that looks just as impressive crawling through industrial trackage as it does sitting in a display case.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0c07e3,#2D8DAA); color:white; padding:24px 28px; border-radius:12px; margin:38px 0 50px 0; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:10px; color:white; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n      Reserve Yours for This Limited Production Run\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0; font-size:16px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n      Add Rapido’s HO scale MLW RS-23 West Falls #309 Home Shops Exclusive to your diesel roster and enjoy a locomotive packed with unique styling, premium detail, and factory-installed DCC\/Sound. This release is a perfect fit for industrial switching layouts, shortline operations, and collectors looking for something distinctive and memorable.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRE-ORDER NOTICE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fffaf0; border:1px solid #ead7aa; border-left:6px solid #c7922b; border-radius:12px; padding:28px; margin:0 0 38px 0; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#9a6a13; margin-top:0; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n      This is a Pre-Order Item\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:14px; font-size:16px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n      This is a pre-order-only production—quantities are limited and based on reservations.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0; font-size:16px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n      Please 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.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HOW TO PLACE YOUR PRE-ORDER --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff; border:1px solid #d7e6ec; border-radius:12px; padding:28px; margin:38px 0; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin-top:0; border-bottom:2px solid #45A1BB; padding-bottom:10px; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n      How to Place Your Pre-Order\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:16px; line-height:1.95;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:24px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e1.\u003c\/span\u003e Wait for the button to say “Pre-Order Now”\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:24px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e2.\u003c\/span\u003e Confirm you see “$0.00 due today”\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:24px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e3.\u003c\/span\u003e Complete checkout\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HOW PRE-ORDERS WORK --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6fa; border:1px solid #b8dce8; border-radius:12px; padding:28px; margin:38px 0; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin-top:0; border-bottom:2px solid #45A1BB; padding-bottom:10px; font-size:24px;\"\u003e\n      How Pre-Orders Work\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:16px; line-height:1.95;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eReserve your item today.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eWe will contact you once inventory is en route to us with your final invoice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eManufacturer delivery dates are estimates and may change.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px; padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\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\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:22px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; color:#45A1BB;\"\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\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- IMPORTANT NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f7ff; border:1px solid #d7d9ff; border-left:8px solid #0c07e3; border-radius:12px; padding:18px 24px; margin:38px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color:#0c07e3; margin-top:0; font-size:20px;\"\u003e\n      Important\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0; font-size:15px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n      Orders 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.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains \/ Home Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49453945258122,"sku":"36633","price":359.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/WF.png?v=1779551828","url":"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/products\/rapido-home-shops-36633-mlw-rs-23-west-falls-309-dc-dcc-sound-ho-scale-pre-order","provider":"Denver Model Trains      ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}