{"product_id":"rapido-50622-ho-emd-sd9-chicago-burlington-quincy-831-esu-loksound-dcc-sound","title":"Rapido 50622 HO scale EMD SD9 — Chicago, Burlington \u0026 Quincy #831 (ESU LokSound DCC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRapido 50622\u003c\/strong\u003e is an HO scale \u003cstrong\u003eEMD SD9\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-axle road switcher in \u003cstrong\u003eChicago, Burlington \u0026amp; Quincy\u003c\/strong\u003e livery — road number #831 — with factory-installed \u003cstrong\u003eESU LokSound DCC and sound\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/strong\u003e The EMD SD9 is a 1750 hp 6-axle (C-C) road switcher built 1954–1959 — EMD's first six-motor road switcher to displace steam on heavy-grade and branch-line service. CB\u0026amp;Q had a large SD9 fleet, used heavily on the Black Hills line in Wyoming and Nebraska where six-motor traction was essential. Many CB\u0026amp;Q SD9s survived into BN ownership after the 1970 merger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMD SD9 (1750 hp, 6-axle C-C, 1954–1959)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRailroad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicago, Burlington \u0026amp; Quincy (CB\u0026amp;Q)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad number:\u003c\/strong\u003e #831\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDCC:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESU LokSound DCC + sound decoder factory-installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapido detail features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measured from a preserved SD9, road-specific details per model variant, separate grab irons + handrails factory-installed, operating headlights \/ rear lights \/ class lights \/ beacons (where appropriate), highly detailed cab interior, correct fuel and water tank arrangements per road, multiple stepwell styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapido SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50622\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Rapido Trains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canadian model-railroad manufacturer (Markham, Ontario) founded in 2005 by Jason Shron. Renowned for extreme prototype accuracy and engineering — every Rapido model is 3D-scanned or measured from a preserved prototype, with road-specific details, factory-installed grab irons and handrails, fully detailed cab interiors, and class-leading running qualities. The catalogue covers HO and N-scale locomotives (with a Canadian focus but extensive US prototypes), passenger and freight rolling stock, plus 1:87 scale buses and scenery accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn stock at Oakville Model Trains Depot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45100639289526,"sku":"50622","price":319.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5131\/1286\/files\/57_9e2119b6-3889-4306-ae48-79e8feea01c7.png?v=1779568086","url":"https:\/\/oakvillemodeltrains.com\/products\/rapido-50622-ho-emd-sd9-chicago-burlington-quincy-831-esu-loksound-dcc-sound","provider":"Oakville Model Trains Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}