Discover the Rapido Trains HO scale EMD GP38 locomotive, specifically the BNSF Burlington Northern Santa Fe #2157 in green and orange, equipped with DCC & Sound. Note that the picture might show a different road number. This locomotive offers a wide range of features. It comes with various short - hood styles, multiple dynamic - brake/non - dynamic hatches, different paper air filter options, and a variety of battery box door styles. Roadname - specific exhaust stacks add to its uniqueness. The underframe has amazing detail, with traction motor cables, air filters, and a huge number of separately - applied parts. Factory - installed grab irons and handrails are a nice touch. It has operating headlights, rear lights, working white class lights, ditch lights, and beacons where applicable. The cab interior is highly detailed, and it has appropriate cab or nose headlights. There are multiple Blomberg truck sideframe options, working inspection lights, and different sizes of fuel tanks. Rapido's innovative metal side handrails with plastic stanchions are a great feature. Each model has road - specific details. You can choose it as DCC - ready or with ESU LokSound V sound from the factory. General Motors’ Electro - Motive Division developed the GP38 in the mid - Sixties as a 2000 - horsepower locomotive, a companion to the 3000 hp GP40. It's a non - turbocharged locomotive, similar to the GP35 but with some design differences. The GP38 was popular for lighter - duty tasks and on non - high - speed tracks, bought by shortlines, industrial users, and Class I railroads. Rapido Trains is adding this versatile locomotive to its line, offering various variations and high - quality details like LED lighting and cab interiors. You can also choose to have it with or without sound.

Using your Rapido HO scale EMD GP38 locomotive is a breeze. First, if you've got the DCC - ready version, you'll need to connect it to your DCC system. If it comes with ESU LokSound V sound, just power it up and enjoy the realistic engine noises. To operate the lights, simply turn on the power to the track. The headlights, rear lights, and other lights should come on automatically. For maintenance, keep the locomotive clean. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt from the body, especially around the air filters and the underframe. Check the wheels regularly for any debris or wear. If you notice any parts coming loose, like the grab irons or handrails, you can use a small amount of glue to re - attach them. When storing the locomotive, keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. This will help preserve its color and the integrity of its parts. Remember, handle it gently to avoid any damage to the delicate details.