Rapido 28804 HO Scale EMD E8A with HEP Amtrak Phase 2 496 with DCC and Sound White City Terminal Models on this run represent

Models on this run represent both “phase 1” and "phase 2" units

The kiwis want to go on vacation

to meet the newer EPA Tier 3 standards

and PS paint to complete

they took extra care to paint the interior troughs and apply appropriate loading badges

Rapido 28804 HO Scale EMD E8A with HEP Amtrak Phase 2 496 with DCC and Sound White City Terminal Models on this run representRapido 28804 HO Scale EMD E8A with HEP Amtrak Phase 2 496 with DCC and Sound Rapido once again breaks new ground by announcing a first in plastic! Behold the HEP equipped E unit, used predominately in commuter and inter city services. Perhaps the most famous owner was the BN, with a fleet of 25 Morrison Knudsen rebuilt E 9As for suburban service. Notable upgrades included; new 645EC prime movers pushing the horsepower output to 2400, Detroit Diesel