Guaranteed Pre-Order Deadline is January 15th, 2027
After closing, you may still place a pre-order and we will attempt to acquire one for you.
Estimated Delivery Date Is: TBA
Product Information:
Prior to the modern era, railroad passenger cars were heated by steam. Many early diesel units assigned to passenger service were equipped with steam generators to provide heat for their trains.
As the Rio Grande went through the 1950s and 1960s, most of its steam generator equipped locomotives were nearing retirement. To provide heat for its remaining passenger trains, the D&RGW built several steam generator cars whose sole purpose was to provide the steam needed to heat the trains. The most famous of these were a pair of units that were rebuilt from Alco PB-1 locos in 1965, numbers 252 and 253. Number 252 quickly became a backup unit while 253 handled most of the assignments.
The Rapido PB Steam Generator and HEP Cars Feature:
• Two different body styles – steam and HEP
• Two different truck styles – Alco 3-axle and Blomberg 2-axle
• Metal knuckle couplers
• Accurate paint and lettering
