Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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We are excited to share our pre-production samples of our GP39 Locomotive and SWMT Slug in HO Scale. The order deadline has been reopened and extended to March 1st, 2026!

Following the highly successful GP38 and GP40 models, the GP39 brings the same high-end, road-specific details with a powerful motor and those razor-sharp graphics you’re accustomed to from us.

The Rapido Trains HO scale EMDGP39 Locomotive and SWMT Slug features:
- First time in plastic - all powered
- GP39 Mother+Slug sets available in unique schemes
- Rapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions
- Incredible underframe detail including traction motor cables, air filters and a whopping amount of separately applied parts
- And more!

Preorder yours direct today or through your dealer by March 1, 2026.