Rapido 29042 HO Scale EMD E7A Southern "Tuxedo" 2918 - DC SKOL Carrier trials began on 21

Carrier trials began on 21 June 1950

180 Obsidian Black

Provides over drive for the front axle

provide over

the SD40-2 features an extended design to accommodate the innovative HT-C trucks

Rapido 29042 HO Scale EMD E7A Southern "Tuxedo" 2918 - DC SKOL Carrier trials began on 21Rapido 29042 HO Scale EMD E7A Southern "Tuxedo" 2918 DC EMDs first wide selling passenger diesel, 428 E7 A units were built between 1945 and 1949, along with an additional 82 E7Bs. The carbody utilized EMDs bulldog nose made famous on various F units starting from the FT while carrying over the rectangular side windows seen on earlier E units. The E7 became a cornerstone of post war passenger service and could be found at the head of many railroads