Rapido 28317 HO Scale Illinois Central E8A A-A Set w/HEP #100/101 (Analog DC)

A two-unit A-A set representing Illinois Central executive units 100 and 101 in the silver, white and black IC scheme. Rapido's HEP-equipped E-unit is a first in plastic, modelling the head-end-power rebuilds that dominated commuter and intercity service.

• HO scale A-A set of E8A units with HEP, IC #100 and #101
• Silver, white and black Illinois Central executive scheme
• Both units powered; DC/Silent release
• Recessed nose ditch lights and roof-mounted cooling coils
• Correct HEP muffler and hatch, modified pilots
• Blanked sides with appropriate grille work and Hyatt roller bearing journal covers
• Heavy die-cast chassis with all-wheel drive and pickup for smooth running
• Headlights, class lights, backup lights, ground lights and cab lights (not all effects operate in DC)
• Numerous road-specific detail parts in plastic and etched metal

When Metra retired its last E9A units the Illinois Central bought four for its executive fleet, numbered 100 through 103; only 100 and 101 wore this paint.