{"title":"HO Rapido B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotive Pre-Orders","description":"\u003cp\u003ePre-order by January 14th, 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074001-ho-ge-b23-7-atsf-yellow-warbonnet-6405-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074001 HO GE B23-7, ATSF Yellow Warbonnet #6405 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where 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stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722754326813,"sku":"RAP1074001 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074001.jpg?v=1791606487"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074002-ho-ge-b23-7-atsf-yellow-warbonnet-6408-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074002 HO GE B23-7, ATSF Yellow Warbonnet #6408 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class 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data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722922885405,"sku":"RAP1074002 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074002.jpg?v=1791607788"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074003-ho-ge-b23-7-atsf-yellow-warbonnet-6411-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074003 HO GE B23-7, ATSF Yellow Warbonnet #6411 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. 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class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class 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data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722925736221,"sku":"RAP1074003 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074003.jpg?v=1791607891"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074004-ho-ge-b23-7-atsf-yellow-warbonnet-6418-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074004 HO GE B23-7, ATSF Yellow Warbonnet #6418 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class 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data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722927603997,"sku":"RAP1074004 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074004.jpg?v=1791607944"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074005-ho-ge-b23-7-ferrosur-red-green-10019-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074005 HO GE B23-7, Ferrosur Red \u0026 Green #10019 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722933535005,"sku":"RAP1074005 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074005.jpg?v=1791608330"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074006-ho-ge-b23-7-ferrosur-red-green-10042-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074006 HO GE B23-7, Ferrosur Red \u0026 Green #10042 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722941301021,"sku":"RAP1074006 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074006.jpg?v=1791608411"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074007-ho-ge-b23-7-ferrosur-red-green-12007-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074007 HO GE B23-7, Ferrosur Red \u0026 Green #12007 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. 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data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722943070493,"sku":"RAP1074007 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074007.jpg?v=1791608478"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074008-ho-ge-b23-7-ferromex-executive-scheme-2501-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074008 HO GE B23-7, Ferromex Executive Scheme #2501 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722945888541,"sku":"RAP1074008 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074008.jpg?v=1791608579"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074009-ho-ge-b23-7-norfolk-southern-3990-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074009 HO GE B23-7, Norfolk Southern #3990 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722973282589,"sku":"RAP1074009 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074009.jpg?v=1791609262"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074010-ho-ge-b23-7-norfolk-southern-4003-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074010 HO GE B23-7, Norfolk Southern #4003 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. 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data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722978263325,"sku":"RAP1074010 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074010.jpg?v=1791609333"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074011-ho-ge-b23-7-norfolk-southern-4014-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074011 HO GE B23-7, Norfolk Southern #4014 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722982195485,"sku":"RAP1074011 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074011.jpg?v=1791609390"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074012-ho-ge-b23-7-norfolk-southern-4018-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074012 HO GE B23-7, Norfolk Southern #4018 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722985537821,"sku":"RAP1074012 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074012.jpg?v=1791609455"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074013-ho-ge-b23-7-lhoist-north-america-4021-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074013 HO GE B23-7, Lhoist North America #4021 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. 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data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723012145437,"sku":"RAP1074013 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074013.jpg?v=1791610037"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074014-ho-ge-b23-7-lhoist-north-america-4023-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074014 HO GE B23-7, Lhoist North America #4023 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723024531741,"sku":"RAP1074014 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074014.jpg?v=1791610209"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074015-ho-ge-b30-7-chessie-c-o-sublettering-8280-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074015 HO GE B30-7, Chessie C\u0026O Sublettering #8280 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723037344029,"sku":"RAP1074015 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074015.jpg?v=1791610725"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074016-ho-ge-b30-7-chessie-c-o-sublettering-8283-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074016 HO GE B30-7, Chessie C\u0026O Sublettering #8283 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. 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stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp 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After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723043897629,"sku":"RAP1074016 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074016.jpg?v=1791610777"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074017-ho-ge-b30-7-chessie-c-o-sublettering-8294-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074017 HO GE B30-7, Chessie C\u0026O Sublettering #8294 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723045798173,"sku":"RAP1074017 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074017.jpg?v=1791610829"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074018-ho-ge-b30-7-chessie-c-o-sublettering-8298-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074018 HO GE B30-7, Chessie C\u0026O Sublettering #8298 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723047698717,"sku":"RAP1074018 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074018.jpg?v=1791611011"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074019-ho-ge-b30-7-csx-yn2-scheme-5561-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074019 HO GE B30-7, CSX YN2 Scheme #5561 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. 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data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723056939293,"sku":"RAP1074019 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074019.jpg?v=1791611212"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074020-ho-ge-b30-7-csx-yn2-scheme-5565-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074020 HO GE B30-7, CSX YN2 Scheme #5565 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723057627421,"sku":"RAP1074020 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074020.jpg?v=1791611266"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074021-ho-ge-b30-7-csx-yn2-scheme-5570-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074021 HO GE B30-7, CSX YN2 Scheme #5570 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723058250013,"sku":"RAP1074021 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074021.jpg?v=1791611324"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074022-ho-ge-b30-7-csx-yn2-scheme-5579-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074022 HO GE B30-7, CSX YN2 Scheme #5579 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. 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class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class 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data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723059069213,"sku":"RAP1074022 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074022.jpg?v=1791611364"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074023-ho-ge-b36-7-minnesota-commercial-49-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074023 HO GE B36-7, Minnesota Commercial #49 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723063492893,"sku":"RAP1074023 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074023.jpg?v=1791611524"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074024-ho-ge-b36-7-minnesota-commercial-250-anniversary-76-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074024 HO GE B36-7, Minnesota Commercial 250 Anniversary #76 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723068080413,"sku":"RAP1074024 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074024.jpg?v=1791611641"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074025-ho-ge-b30-7a-missouri-pacific-blue-scheme-4804-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074025 HO GE B30-7A, Missouri Pacific Blue Scheme #4804 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. 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data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where 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stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp 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After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723077419293,"sku":"RAP1074025 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074025.jpg?v=1791611950"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074026-ho-ge-b30-7a-missouri-pacific-blue-scheme-4814-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074026 HO GE B30-7A, Missouri Pacific Blue Scheme #4814 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723079778589,"sku":"RAP1074026 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074026.jpg?v=1791612004"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074027-ho-ge-b30-7a-missouri-pacific-blue-scheme-4842-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074027 HO GE B30-7A, Missouri Pacific Blue Scheme #4842 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723080925469,"sku":"RAP1074027 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074027.jpg?v=1791612050"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074028-ho-ge-b30-7a-missouri-pacific-blue-scheme-4848-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074028 HO GE B30-7A, Missouri Pacific Blue Scheme #4848 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. 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data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723082039581,"sku":"RAP1074028 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074028.jpg?v=1791612106"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074029-ho-ge-b30-7ab-booster-burlington-northern-w-early-grille-4000-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074029 HO GE B30-7AB Booster, Burlington Northern w\/ Early Grille #4000 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723092689181,"sku":"RAP1074029 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074029.jpg?v=1791612394"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074030-ho-ge-b30-7a-booster-burlington-northern-w-late-grille-4005-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074030 HO GE B30-7A Booster, Burlington Northern w\/ Late Grille #4005 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723096391965,"sku":"RAP1074030 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074030.jpg?v=1791612455"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074031-ho-ge-b30-7a-booster-burlington-northern-w-early-grille-4039-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074031 HO GE B30-7A Booster, Burlington Northern w\/ Early Grille #4039 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. 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stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp 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After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723098751261,"sku":"RAP1074031 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074031.jpg?v=1791612503"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074032-ho-ge-b30-7a-booster-burlington-northern-w-late-grille-4044-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074032 HO GE B30-7A Booster, Burlington Northern w\/ Late Grille #4044 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723100586269,"sku":"RAP1074032 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074032.jpg?v=1791612549"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074033-ho-ge-b30-7a-booster-burlington-northern-4053-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074033 HO GE B30-7A Booster, Burlington Northern #4053 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723102355741,"sku":"RAP1074033 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074033.jpg?v=1791612600"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074034-ho-ge-b30-7a-booster-burlington-northern-4096-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074034 HO GE B30-7A Booster, Burlington Northern #4096 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. 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data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723103731997,"sku":"RAP1074034 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074034.jpg?v=1791612637"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074035-ho-ge-b30-7a-booster-burlington-northern-4102-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074035 HO GE B30-7A Booster, Burlington Northern #4102 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723106025757,"sku":"RAP1074035 PREORDER","price":233.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074035.jpg?v=1791612677"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074501-ho-ge-b23-7-atsf-yellow-warbonnet-6405-dcc-dc-sound","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074501 HO GE B23-7, ATSF Yellow Warbonnet #6405 (DCC\/DC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723116216605,"sku":"RAP1074501 PREORDER","price":332.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074001.jpg?v=1791606487"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074502-ho-ge-b23-7-atsf-yellow-warbonnet-6408-dcc-dc-sound","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074502 HO GE B23-7, ATSF Yellow Warbonnet #6408 (DCC\/DC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. 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data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723121492253,"sku":"RAP1074502 PREORDER","price":332.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074002.jpg?v=1791607788"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074503-ho-ge-b23-7-atsf-yellow-warbonnet-6411-dcc-dc-sound","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074503 HO GE B23-7, ATSF Yellow Warbonnet #6411 (DCC\/DC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723125260573,"sku":"RAP1074503 PREORDER","price":332.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074003.jpg?v=1791607891"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074504-ho-ge-b23-7-atsf-yellow-warbonnet-6418-dcc-dc-sound","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074504 HO GE B23-7, ATSF Yellow Warbonnet #6418 (DCC\/DC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723127718173,"sku":"RAP1074504 PREORDER","price":332.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074004.jpg?v=1791607944"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074505-ho-ge-b23-7-ferrosur-red-green-10019-dcc-dc-sound","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074505 HO GE B23-7, Ferrosur Red \u0026 Green #10019 (DCC\/DC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. 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data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where 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stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp 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After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723130077469,"sku":"RAP1074505 PREORDER","price":332.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074005.jpg?v=1791608330"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074506-ho-ge-b23-7-ferrosur-red-green-10042-dcc-dc-sound","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074506 HO GE B23-7, Ferrosur Red \u0026 Green #10042 (DCC\/DC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723132338461,"sku":"RAP1074506 PREORDER","price":332.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074006.jpg?v=1791608411"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074507-ho-ge-b23-7-ferrosur-red-green-12007-dcc-dc-sound","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074507 HO GE B23-7, Ferrosur Red \u0026 Green #12007 (DCC\/DC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723136991517,"sku":"RAP1074507 PREORDER","price":332.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074007.jpg?v=1791608478"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074508-ho-ge-b23-7-ferromex-executive-scheme-2501-dcc-dc-sound","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074508 HO GE B23-7, Ferromex Executive Scheme #2501 (DCC\/DC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. 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data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723138859293,"sku":"RAP1074508 PREORDER","price":332.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074008.jpg?v=1791608579"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074509-ho-ge-b23-7-norfolk-southern-3990-dcc-dc-sound","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074509 HO GE B23-7, Norfolk Southern #3990 (DCC\/DC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723140202781,"sku":"RAP1074509 PREORDER","price":332.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074009.jpg?v=1791609262"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074510-ho-ge-b23-7-norfolk-southern-4003-dcc-dc-sound","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074510 HO GE B23-7, Norfolk Southern #4003 (DCC\/DC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723145707805,"sku":"RAP1074510 PREORDER","price":332.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074010.jpg?v=1791609333"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074511-ho-ge-b23-7-norfolk-southern-4014-dcc-dc-sound","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074511 HO GE B23-7, Norfolk Southern #4014 (DCC\/DC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. 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data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723148656925,"sku":"RAP1074511 PREORDER","price":332.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074011.jpg?v=1791609390"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074512-ho-ge-b23-7-norfolk-southern-4018-dcc-dc-sound","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074512 HO GE B23-7, Norfolk Southern #4018 (DCC\/DC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723151933725,"sku":"RAP1074512 PREORDER","price":332.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074012.jpg?v=1791609455"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074513-ho-ge-b23-7-lhoist-north-america-4021-dcc-dc-sound","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074513 HO GE B23-7, Lhoist North America #4021 (DCC\/DC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723154522397,"sku":"RAP1074513 PREORDER","price":332.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074013.jpg?v=1791610037"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074514-ho-ge-b23-7-lhoist-north-america-4023-dcc-dc-sound","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074514 HO GE B23-7, Lhoist North America #4023 (DCC\/DC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. 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data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where 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stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp 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After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723160289565,"sku":"RAP1074514 PREORDER","price":332.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074014.jpg?v=1791610209"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-1074515-ho-ge-b30-7-chessie-c-o-sublettering-8280-dcc-dc-sound","title":"[PREORDER] Rapido 1074515 HO GE B30-7, Chessie C\u0026O Sublettering #8280 (DCC\/DC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-order deadline for this product is January 14th 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapido Trains Inc has not yet announced an expected delivery date for this product. The date shown for \"Pay Later\" charges at checkout is a placeholder. Your method of payment will not be charged until this item is inbound to our warehouse. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct description and images via Rapido Trains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"PJ1KM23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPO59S0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"R498IP4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"M3ED6NW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the complete Phase III GE 4-axle Dash-7 collection from Rapido! It’s a mess, and that is how GE made it. In late 1976, GE introduced the Dash-7 line, which consisted of dozens of internal updates to its Universal series model range. The most obvious external changes are that all Dash-7 models have a wider section of the hood ahead of the radiators, and feature protruding wings for the radiator section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the C36-7, other changes to the 4-axle Dash-7 were made incrementally. The six-axle Dash-7’s always retained the same wheelbase, while the four-axle models feature not one, but three wheelbases identified in three phases which apply to each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production by GE from 1977-1984,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB23-7: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 2250 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7: GE 16-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB30-7A\/AB: GE 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine rated at 3000 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB36-7: GE 7FDL 16-cylinder diesel engine rated at 3600, 3700 or later 3750 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying phase features of the B23-7 and B30-7:\u2028\u003cbr\u003ePhase I:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 62’ 2”, and truck centers of 36’2 2”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese truck centers are the same as the predecessor universal models, but those had a shorter overall frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 62’ 2” overall length but change to wider truck centers of 37’ 2” by shifting the rear truck backwards, eliminating the space between the stepwell and truck at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Dash-7 series in this release covers the Phase III models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is a foot shorter – 61’ 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck centers 36’ 8”. Visually, this gives the appearance of the trucks being balanced and centered, without major gaps at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase III design features begin in 1981, and additional orders for B23-7’s (MP, NdeM, Southern, Santa Fe and B30-7’s (Chessie\/C\u0026amp;O) were built with the revised design features. ATSF, MP, and Southern units are defined most by their road-specific order details. \u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"V7CB5VH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"6\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VA0E0GY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"MDGU7HK\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"H5FYTUS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePhase III B23-7, B30-7 and B30-7A — A first with correct details and accurate dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"UKEX9SS\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe unmistakable cabless B30-7A, with and without dynamic brake hump\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInsane amount of details such as: Step and walkway lights as well as 3-color class lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"full-height\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"CPI9J3Y\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MT16V0P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-content-type=\"column-group\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-grid-size=\"11\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"VI9O8NX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\" data-content-type=\"column-line\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"J4PNH9Q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\" data-content-type=\"column\" data-appearance=\"align-center\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"KIQ9WII\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale B23-7, B30-7, B30-7A Locomotives features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Phase III” details for the wide variety of Dash-7 4-axle models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadlights and rear lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-color class lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDitch lights (where applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLit numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkway Lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull traction motor casing details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating bearing caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal brake chain on engineer’s side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighted control stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound-equipped units feature ESU LokSound V5 decoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany road specific details – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.com\/ho-scale\/diesel-locomotives\/b23-7-b30-7-b36-7.html\" title=\"Rapido Trains B23-7 Information Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee Rapido's extremely detailed webpage on this locomotive project HERE for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagebuilder-column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723163435293,"sku":"RAP1074515 PREORDER","price":332.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/rapido1074015.jpg?v=1791610725"}],"url":"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/collections\/ho-rapido-b23-7-b30-7-b30-7a-locomotive-pre-orders.oembed?page=2","provider":"Southern Crescent Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}