Rapido / Home Shops (38578) | EMD GP38 | Copper State Railway #331 | DC/DCC/Sound | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]

Name: Rapido / Home Shops (38578) | EMD GP38 | Copper State Railway #331 | DC/DCC/Sound | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]
Brand: Rapido Trains / Home Shops
SKU: 38577
Price: 359.95 USD
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Rapido HO Scale EMD GP38 #331

DCC/Sound • Copper State Railway • Home Shops Exclusive

Bring modern shortline personality and premium HO scale detail to your layout with Rapido’s EMD GP38 in the striking Copper State Railway scheme.

Product Overview

Rapido’s HO scale EMD GP38 combines one of EMD’s most dependable four-axle diesel designs with the premium detailing and operating performance modern modelers expect. This Copper State Railway #331 Home Shops Exclusive version is offered as a factory DCC/Sound locomotive, making it ready for realistic operation straight out of the box. Featuring road-specific details, see-through etched steps, separately applied wire grabs, multiple dynamic-brake variations, detailed underframe components, Cannon & Company licensed fans, and Rapido’s MoPower capacitor system, this GP38 delivers both impressive realism and smooth operation for layout service or display.

EMD GP38 Locomotive

The EMD GP38 became one of the most successful four-axle road-switchers ever built, known for its reliability, versatility, and long operating life. Powered by EMD’s dependable 16-cylinder 645 engine, the GP38 found homes on major Class I railroads, regional railroads, industrial operations, and shortlines across North America.

Over time, GP38 locomotives became especially popular among regional and shortline operators because of their manageable size, dependable performance, and adaptability to a wide range of freight duties. Rapido’s HO scale version captures the GP38’s rugged working character with exceptional road-specific tooling, refined body details, accurate lighting arrangements, and a premium DCC/Sound package designed for realistic operation.

Product Features

•The Rapido Trains HO scale EMD GP38 Locomotive features:

•Road-specific details for each model

•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

•Road-specific battery box doors

•Conrail will have optional ditch lights provided in a polybag

•Separate metal grab irons and handrails installed at the factory

•Operating headlights, rear lights, white class lights, ditch lights and beacons (where appropriate)

•Highly detailed cab interior

•Correct fuel tank sizes per road number

•Multiple styles of stepwells

•See-through, etched steps

•Suggested minimum radius: 18”

•Separately applied wire grabs

•Appropriate cab or nose headlights

•Now featuring Cannon and Company licensed fans

•Multiple dynamic-brake hatches and air filters

•DC/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/ESU LokSound

•MoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC power

Why We Love This Model

The GP38 is one of those locomotives that simply looks right on almost any railroad, and Rapido’s version elevates the model with an incredible level of refinement and road-specific accuracy. What makes this Copper State Railway version especially exciting is the Home Shops collaboration behind the project. Home Shops has built a reputation for producing enthusiast-focused releases with unique personality and carefully chosen paint schemes, and that partnership adds an extra level of exclusivity and collector appeal to this locomotive. Combined with Rapido’s exceptional tooling, Cannon & Company fans, detailed underframe components, ESU LokSound system, and MoPower capacitor technology, this GP38 feels every bit like a flagship modern HO scale diesel release.

Reserve Yours for This Limited Production Run

Add Rapido’s HO scale EMD GP38 Copper State Railway #328 Home Shops Exclusive to your diesel fleet and enjoy a locomotive packed with premium detail, smooth DCC/Sound operation, and distinctive shortline character. From industrial switching scenes to regional freight service, this GP38 is built to stand out both on the layout and in the display case.

This is a Pre-Order Item

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

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.

How to Place Your Pre-Order

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2. Confirm you see “$0.00 due today”

3. Complete checkout

How Pre-Orders Work

•Reserve your item today.

•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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•We do not automatically charge cards when pre-orders arrive. You will receive a separate invoice once your item is ready to ship.

Important

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