Rapido Trains HO 52509 – E44 Electric Engine “Penn Central” #4439

Announced Date: January 2025 Released Date: Individually Boxed: N/A Road Name: Penn Central Road Number: 4439 Product Line: Rapido Trains HO Scale: HO Scale Catalog: Rapido Trains May 2025 Features: Accurately scaled from the prototype Operating pantographs (DCC Only) Road number-specific details Three styles of roof vents Various vent hoods as appropriate Three styles of hood doors and end doors Full cab interior with lighted consoles Mo-Power capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC running DC/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/ESU LokSound Suggested minimum radius: 22 Overview: The Pennsylvania Railroad was well known for their usage of electrified freight railroading. They took advantage of their main lines being electrified for passenger use from Washington to Harrisburg and even to New York. In fact, it was predicted that the future of rail would rely on electrifying future routes for this type of service. In the 1960s, the Pennsylvania Railroad needed a new electric motor to replace their aging P5a motors, which had been in service since the 1930s. The PRR settled on GEs E44 motor. The E44 was able to output 4,400 horsepower in a boxy shape, which ultimately helped gain its nickname of brick. Sixty class E44 electric motors were built by GE, with a silicone diode rectifier. Six more were built using the new ignitron rectifier systems GE instituted. These were classified as E44a motors and rated at 5,500 horsepower. During the Penn-Central era, 22 E44 motors were upgraded to E44a specifications. However, when Penn-Central became embroiled in their bankruptcy woes, the programwas halted. Cost: $25 Free Shipping: We offer free shipping on orders over $30. Please check the free - shipping eligibility at checkout. Delivery Time: It usually takes [3-5] business days for standard shipping. Please note that this is an estimated time frame and may be affected by local holidays, and unforeseen circumstances. Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “Rapido Trains HO 52509 – E44 Electric Engine “Penn Central” #4439” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.