GREAT NORTHERN " STEAM" GENERATOR PASSENGER EMPIRE BUILDER CAR- HO Scale NEW OOP

Description: RAPIDOHO Scale Ready-To-Run STEAM GENERATOR Car Out-Of-Production DISCONTINUED By the Manufacturer " OLD STEAMY " series in the GOLDEN AGE OF RAILROADING -This is the Passenger Steam Generator with (smoke / steam ) Pair this up with the FT or the F1 Alco or the F3 or the F7 or the Empire Builder passenger cars (both streamline and heavyeight units) (each sold in separate listings) to build out a unique train. STEAM GENERATOR CAR Based on the Rapido Trains Inc. HO scale steam generator carFeaturing wisps of simulated steam escaping from under the carbody, this new HO steam generator car from Rapido Trains accurately models a prototype that kept passengers warm on Canadian railroads. Prior to the diesel era, passenger trains were heated by piping in steam from a locomotive’s boiler. Diesel locomotives used in passenger service had to be equipped with onboard steam generators. Separate steam generator cars allowed freight diesels to be used in passenger service and also supplemented the passenger diesels’ steam supply in the coldest weather.The model’s steam generator operates on DC and DCC layouts. Using the included metal wand, I lifted off the B-end roof hatch, revealing on/off switches for the steam generator and exterior lights. Smoke fluid and a funnel are not included. After I turned on the generator, the steam effect was visible in about a minute.The Rapido model is based on a steam generator car built by General Motors Diesel Limited of Canada in 1958 and 1959. All the model’s dimensions match a GMDL builder’s diagram. The HO car is built primarily of plastic and features an exceptional amount of separately applied parts, including a fully detailed underbody. Replacement windows and two user-installed steam connector pipes are also included. All the printing is crisp and straight. There’s sharp color separation between the stripes, and all the warning stencils match prototype photos.These fully assembled HO Scale cars feature scale dimensions and rivet details, factory-installed side door handrails, complete end, underbody and roof detail, scale set-back windows, working diaphragms, car name and number decals, correct trucks with RP-25 metal wheels for each car, factory-installed electrical pickups, and working knuckle couplers. MFG part # Car Features:Steam Effects (Steam generator ) Back up LightSuper Detailed Underbody Piping Runs Accurately scaled from engineering drawingsScaled Dimensions & Rivet DetailComplete End, Roof & Underbody DetailingFactory - Installed Side Door Hand RailsScale set-back windows Correct Trucks with RP-25 Metal WheelsLight pick ups installedCrisp detailed, realistic lettering, matched to prototype photographsRealistic satin paint finish, great for weathering Detailed truck side framesLow-friction, nonmagnetic, needlepoint metal axles, no lubrication required THIS IS NEW item in the ORIGINAL Box VERY HARD TO FIND ITEM We do combine shipping on multiple purchases. If you do a Buy It Now the transaction requires immediate payment for each item separately. What you need to do is put it in the shopping cart and then when you go to checkout it will recalculate the shipping and combine the items for you. If you pay first I am unable to make any adjustment because ebay has then taken its fees on the shipping as well. If you have a concern message me and I can work something out for you. THIS IS AN ASSEMBLED Item The item is NEW in the original box from old stock PERSONAL INVENTORY: Many of these unique items are from my personal inventory which was accumulated over the years. They are hard to part with but due to downsizing in retirement they too are looking for a good home which can appreciate and enjoy them. STORE INVENTORY: Having discontinued my Hobby Store and left frigid “Minne-Snow-Da” I have relocated and retired to the warmer part of the country, Down to Sunny TEXAS. I will be Liquidating the remaining stock. I will be listing items over the next year or so clearing them out. Please see the photos we take actual photos of each item Most of these items are New in the box removed only to take photos of them.

Price: 149.89 USD

Location: Van, Texas

End Time: 2025-01-26T00:51:45.000Z

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