The prototypes of the Rapido Trains HO Scale EMD F40PHM-2 is a mainstay onChicago\’s Metra commuter railroad. Nicknamed \”Winnebagos\” for their similarappearance to the venerable recreational vehicle, these were the last 30F40PHs that Metra ordered new, in 1991. Towards the end of 2016, the firstF40PHM-2s were sent out to Progress Rail for rebuilding and application ofthe new faded scheme that was already applied to the MP36s and older100-series F40PHs. Of the 30 locos, only one has been retired on account ofa wreck off-line. The F40PHM-2s were delivered with the standard Metra/RTAfeatures: Nathan P5a horn, Dual Gyralite with clear and red targets, ditchlights, dual rooftop air conditioners and Stratolites and pilot plows. Thelocos that returned from rebuild featured a redesigned cab door window,front snowplow, single rooftop APU strobe, PTC antenna arrays and the newfaded scheme. The HO Scale replicas feature appropriate detailing andapplied details for their scheme. The standard DC model is DCC ready andfeatures a 21-pin socket and the mechanism features dual flywheels andmagnetic knuckle couplers. EMD F40PHM-2 are part of the extensive line ofRapido Trains HO Scalelocomotives.