Rapido Trains 45035 HO ALCO C-424m Delaware & Hudson - Blue Scheme 453 Era_1963 + Rapido’s break-out model in 2012

Rapido’s break-out model in 2012 was The Canadian

Rectangular-mesh radiator intake screening

Color: Black/Silver

Molded cut lines for easy height adjustment to 4-11/32

It was nicknamed the “ladybug” due to its round

Rapido Trains 45035 HO ALCO C-424m Delaware & Hudson - Blue Scheme 453 Era_1963 + Rapido’s break-out model in 2012Rapido Trains 45035 HO ALCO C 424m Delaware & Hudson Blue Scheme 453 In the 1960s, the American Locomotive Company faced fierce competition from GEs Universal Series and EMDs General Purpose locomotives. ALCOs response was the Century Series of locomotives, designed to outperform their competitors with better quality components. In 1963, ALCO introduced the C 424, designed to replace their RS 27 model, outputting 2,400 horsepower. 98 units were