Rapido N 540042 Dash 8-40CM, Canadian National (North America Scheme) #2440

The Dash 8-40CM (also known as the C40-8M or “Dash 8”) returns in N scale for a second time, with new road numbers. What doesn’t change is the extraordinary amount of detail and silky-smooth performance that Rapido N scale delivers.

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
Heavy, die-cast chassis with a powerful motor and dual flywheels
Operational headlights and rear lights with operational factory-installed ditch lights (plus rock lights on BCOL locomotives)
Separate grab irons and handrails installed at the factory
DC/Silent (DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/Sound (ESU LokSound)
Factory-installed couplers mounted at the correct height