Rapido HO 24004 Dash 8-40CM, Canadian National (Stripes Scheme) #2420

The Dash 8-40CM (also known as the C40-8M or “Dash 8”) returns. The Dash 8 has been fully redesigned, from the ground up and now features full underbody details, roadname-specific detail placements, operating ditch lights (double for BC Rail), class lights, optional split-cooling radiators and much, much more.

The Dash 8 was introduced in 1990 with a total of 55 units for Canadian National (2400-2454) and 26 units for BC Rail (4601-4626). A further three locomotives (401-403) were built for the QNSL in March 1994. With CN’s purchase of BC Rail came the fleet of Dash 8s, which would see them released into general service across North America. It was not uncommon to see BC Rail Dash 8s in Alberta, all the way to Florida.

Features:
Accurately scaled from prototype blueprints
Roadname-specific details including bell position, single or double rear headlights, with or without battery boxes behind cab, horns, CN or BCOL style ditch lights and more
An insane amount of detail with air filters, many separate pipes and moulded traction motor cabling and air/control pipe runs
Optional split cooling radiator for CN versions (Polybag Kit)
Heavy, die-cast chassis with a powerful motor and dual flywheels
Etched metal, see-through steps
Operating headlights, ditch lights and rear lights
Operating factory-installed rock lights on BCOL locomotives
Operational white class lights
Operational sidestep lights, with track lights
Newly tooled accurate cab interior
Newly tooled fuel tank and trucks
Separate grab irons and handrails installed at the factory
DC/Silent (DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/Sound (ESU LokSound) with twin sugar cube speakers
Factory-installed couplers mounted at the correct height