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Oct 3, 2022 - HO Scale

Rapido Trains Inc. - HO Scale - NPCU “Cabbage” Second Run

 

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Dear HO Scale Customers;

Rapido Trains Inc. is pleased to announce the second release of our Amtrak NPCU in HO Scale!


Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) Converted F40PH Diesel Locomotives

In the mid 1990s, Amtrak began a rebuild program to convert retired F40PH locomotives into Non-Powered Control Units (NPCUs) by removing the prime movers, with many having their now empty empty engine rooms converted to baggage areas. These NPCUs allow "push-pull" service and eliminated the need to turn trains at terminals or run locomotives at both ends of the train. The locomotive engineer controls the locomotive from the cab in the NPCU, much like purpose-built cab cars found on many commuter trains. Used on regional trains, these "Cabbages" as they have been coined by Railfans can be seen everywhere from California and Washington State, to the Mid-west and even as far east as Maine! The majority of the NPCU fleet remains in servce today.

In addition to the new road numbers for the first-release paint schemes, we are excited to add the much-requested Amtrak "Veterans" NPCU's #90208 and #90221 for the first time.

 

The Rapido Trains HO scale Amtrak NPCU "Cabbage" features:

  • Fully powered, available in silent DC or DC/DCC/Sound
  • DC models are DCC-ready with a 21-pin plug
  • Accurate enlarged marker lights, supplementary air reservoirs and K5LA horn
  • Operating, flashing ditch lights
  • Operating strobe lights and marker lights
  • User-controlled operating number boards
  • Etched-metal radiator grilles and windshield wipers
  • Separate handrails and grab irons installed at the factory
  • Rapido's proven 5-pole, skew-wound motor and silky-smooth drive system
  • Metal, magnetic Macdonald-Cartier Couplers mounted at the correct height

 

Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) Converted F40PH Diesel Locomotives Info

Order Due Date: October 31, 2022

Anticipated Delivery Date: October 2023

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Product Details

Rapido Trains Inc. - HO Scale - Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) “Cabbage” Converted F40PH Diesel Locomotive - 2nd Run - DC/Silent - Amtrak (AMTK) #90222 - Phase III - Gray, Black, Red, White & Blue With Black Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-10-01
224-81015
$279.95
Rapido Trains Inc. - HO Scale - Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) “Cabbage” Converted F40PH Diesel Locomotive - 2nd Run - DC/Silent - Amtrak (AMTK) #90225 - Phase III - Gray, Black, Red, White & Blue With Black Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-10-01
224-81016
$279.95
Rapido Trains Inc. - HO Scale - Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) “Cabbage” Converted F40PH Diesel Locomotive - 2nd Run - DC/Silent - Amtrak (AMTK) #90219 - Phase V - Gray, Blue, Red With Blue Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-10-01
224-81017
$279.95
Rapido Trains Inc. - HO Scale - Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) “Cabbage” Converted F40PH Diesel Locomotive - 2nd Run - DC/Silent - Amtrak (AMTK) #90229 - Phase V - Gray, Blue, Red With Blue Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-10-01
224-81018
$279.95
Rapido Trains Inc. - HO Scale - Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) “Cabbage” Converted F40PH Diesel Locomotive - 2nd Run - DC/Silent - Amtrak (AMTK) #90225 - Phase V - Gray, Blue, Red With Blue Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-10-01
224-81019
$279.95
Rapido Trains Inc. - HO Scale - Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) “Cabbage” Converted F40PH Diesel Locomotive - 2nd Run - DC/Silent - Amtrak (AMTK) #90214 - Phase V “Downeaster” - Gray, Blue, Red, Orange With Blue Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-10-01
224-81020
$279.95
Rapido Trains Inc. - HO Scale - Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) “Cabbage” Converted F40PH Diesel Locomotive - 2nd Run - DC/Silent - Amtrak (AMTK) #90220 - Phase V “Downeaster” - Gray, Blue, Red, Orange With Blue Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-10-01
224-81021
$279.95
Rapido Trains Inc. - HO Scale - Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) “Cabbage” Converted F40PH Diesel Locomotive - 2nd Run - DC/Silent - Amtrak (AMTK) #90208 - “Salutes Our Veterans” - Gray, Red, Blue, White With Blue, White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-10-01
224-81022
$279.95
Rapido Trains Inc. - HO Scale - Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) “Cabbage” Converted F40PH Diesel Locomotive - 2nd Run - DC/Silent - Amtrak (AMTK) #90221 - “Salutes Our Veterans” - Gray, Red, Blue, White With Blue, White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-10-01
224-81023
$279.95
Rapido Trains Inc. - HO Scale - Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) “Cabbage” Converted F40PH Diesel Locomotive - 2nd Run - DC/DCC/Sound - Amtrak (AMTK) #90222 - Phase III - Gray, Black, Red, White & Blue With Black Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-10-01
224-81515
$399.95
Rapido Trains Inc. - HO Scale - Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) “Cabbage” Converted F40PH Diesel Locomotive - 2nd Run - DC/DCC/Sound - Amtrak (AMTK) #90225 - Phase III - Gray, Black, Red, White & Blue With Black Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-10-01
224-81516
$399.95
Rapido Trains Inc. - HO Scale - Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) “Cabbage” Converted F40PH Diesel Locomotive - 2nd Run - DC/DCC/Sound - Amtrak (AMTK) #90219 - Phase V - Gray, Blue, Red With Blue Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-10-01
224-81517
$399.95
Rapido Trains Inc. - HO Scale - Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) “Cabbage” Converted F40PH Diesel Locomotive - 2nd Run - DC/DCC/Sound - Amtrak (AMTK) #90229 - Phase V - Gray, Blue, Red With Blue Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-10-01
224-81518
$399.95
Rapido Trains Inc. - HO Scale - Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) “Cabbage” Converted F40PH Diesel Locomotive - 2nd Run - DC/DCC/Sound - Amtrak (AMTK) #90225 - Phase V - Gray, Blue, Red With Blue Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-10-01
224-81519
$399.95
Rapido Trains Inc. - HO Scale - Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) “Cabbage” Converted F40PH Diesel Locomotive - 2nd Run - DC/DCC/Sound - Amtrak (AMTK) #90214 - Phase V “Downeaster” - Gray, Blue, Red, Orange With Blue Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-10-01
224-81520
$399.95
Rapido Trains Inc. - HO Scale - Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) “Cabbage” Converted F40PH Diesel Locomotive - 2nd Run - DC/DCC/Sound - Amtrak (AMTK) #90220 - Phase V “Downeaster” - Gray, Blue, Red, Orange With Blue Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-10-01
224-81521
$399.95
Rapido Trains Inc. - HO Scale - Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) “Cabbage” Converted F40PH Diesel Locomotive - 2nd Run - DC/DCC/Sound - Amtrak (AMTK) #90208 - “Salutes Our Veterans” - Gray, Red, Blue, White With Blue, White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-10-01
224-81522
$399.95
Rapido Trains Inc. - HO Scale - Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) “Cabbage” Converted F40PH Diesel Locomotive - 2nd Run - DC/DCC/Sound - Amtrak (AMTK) #90221 - “Salutes Our Veterans” - Gray, Red, Blue, White With Blue, White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-10-01
224-81523
$399.95

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