Rapido 222547 HO Scale VIA Rail (Early) FP7 Locomotive #1418

Rapido 222547 HO Scale VIA Rail (Early) FP7 Locomotive #1418

DCC AND SOUND EQUIPPED

This particular FP7 VIA 1418 has a unique paint scheme that it bore throughout its career with VIA Rail.

In the 1970s, Canadian Pacific transferred ownership of several locomotives to VIA Rail Canada. The official changeover occurred in 1979, but CP began repainting the locomotives in VIA colours in 1978. FP7 1418 was probably the first CP F-unit painted in VIA colours; why do we say that? Because they didn't get it right! The blue of the carbody was extended onto the roof and around the windshields.

Features:
Designed from original EMD/GMD blueprints and field measurements
First ever 100% accurate GMD-built FP7 locomotives - This is not a stand-in
Road-number and era-specific details applied at the factory
Phase I grilles or Phase II Farr grilles as appropriate
Steam generator or no steam generator panel as appropriate
Correct fuel tank, end door, and other unit-specific details
Unmatched underbody details including air piping
Full cab interior
Operational headlight and operational ditch lights (if appropriate)
Operational numberboards, class lights and backup light (DCC)
Drive system designed for silky-smooth slow-speed operation
Metal Macdonald-Cartier Knuckle Couplers
DC/DCC/Sound versions featuring an ESU Loksound decoder with accurate recordings