Amtrak tested the LRC locomotive in the Northeast and Midwest between 1980 and 1982. It could be seen hauling both LRC and Amfleet cars in service on numerous routes. This will make an excellent and unique addition to the fleet of any Amtrak fan and is vital for those of us who have an appreciation for oddball bits of railroad history.

The 31 prototype LRC locomotives were built by Bombardier between 1981 and 1984. Powered by a 16 cylinder Alco 251F producing 3700 HP, these locomotives were designed for high speed operation on existing track. They lasted in service on VIA until 2001. Two locomotives and ten coaches were also leased to Amtrak and operated in service between New York and Boston.

The HO scale model was scaled dierectly from the prototype and includes all of the details that you would expect from Rapido. All units feature the same smooth running drive components as their acclaimed FP9 locomotoves. Sound-equipped models will include custom decoders utilizing sounds recorded from unit 6521 at Exporail in Montreal, Canada.

Features:

• All-new, accurate tooling scaled from original locos
• Quiet, smooth running mechanism
• DC/DCC (with sound) or Sound Ready DC (without sound)
• Accurately decorated and fully assembled
• Etched fan grills
• Metal Macdonald-Cartier Knuckle Couplers
• Operating radiator fan
• Numerous extra detail parts, factory-installed
• Five-pole, skew-wound motor with flywheels
• Separate metal grab irons, factory-installed
• Operating headlights, ditch lights and reverse lights
• Operating diaphragms
• Full cab interior
• Multiple unit numbers available