{"product_id":"rt-52512","title":"Rapido Trains HO 52512 - E44a Electric Engine \"Penn Central\" #4442","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2172%;\"\u003eAnnounced Date:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.7828%;\"\u003eJanuary 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2172%;\"\u003eReleased Date:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.7828%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2172%;\"\u003eIndividually Boxed:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.7828%;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Name: Penn Central\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Number: 4442\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Line: Rapido Trains HO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: HO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalog: Rapido Trains May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately 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”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 GE’s 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 program was halted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50736185999606,"sku":"RT-52512","price":399.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/files\/92489989595635_xytb.jpg?v=1779981198","url":"https:\/\/mrmuffinstrains.com\/products\/rt-52512","provider":"MrMuffin'sTrains","version":"1.0","type":"link"}