Rapido Trains HO scale EMD E8A diesel locomotive for Milwaukee Road in the Union Pacific-style yellow and gray scheme, road number 35A, from the Heartland Hobby exclusive Rapido E-unit run. It is sound-equipped with DCC and an ESU LokSound decoder, so it gives full sound under DCC.
- 3D laser-scanned body shell for accurate proportions
- Powered all-wheel drive
- Lighting package including headlights, class lights, backup lights, ground lights and cab lights
- Variations for portholes, pilots, roof details and fuel-tank skirting, with seven nose styles and three back-end variations across the line
The EMD E8 and its successor the E9 were the quintessential North American passenger diesels of the 1950s through the 1970s, with 450 E8A and 46 E8B units built, and later formed the backbone of Amtrak's early fleet.
Ships from our US distributor in about 3-7 business days.
Shipping
Processing time is 1-3 business days. Most items arrive within 7-15 business days. Some items ship directly from our supplier partners and can take up to 3 weeks — when that's the case, it's noted on the product page.
You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order ships. We currently ship to US addresses only.
Returns
You have 30 days from delivery to request a return on anything sold by TinkerTown. The item needs to be in the same condition you received it, unused, with tags and original packaging, and you'll need proof of purchase.
To start a return, email questions@shoptinkertown.com. Once the return is approved we'll send you a prepaid return label and instructions. There is no restocking fee. Items sent back without requesting a return first can't be accepted.
Sale items and gift cards are final sale. Custom, perishable and personal care goods, along with hazardous materials, flammable liquids and gases, can't be returned.
Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 10 business days of us receiving and inspecting the return. Your bank may take a few extra days to post it.
Affiliate items
Items marked Sold by Affiliate are not shipped or fulfilled by TinkerTown. Those orders are placed with Amazon or eBay, and shipping, returns and support follow that retailer's own policies. TinkerTown earns a commission on those purchases at no extra cost to you.
Damages and issues
Inspect your order when it arrives and contact us right away if anything is defective, damaged or wrong, so we can make it right.
Orders shipped into the European Union may be cancelled or returned within 14 days for any reason, under the same condition requirements above.
FAQs
Is this a real store or just a collection of affiliate links?
Both. Items marked “Sold by TinkerTown” are sold by us and shipped from our US supplier partners. Items marked “Sold by Affiliate” link out to Amazon or eBay — if you buy there, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
How do you decide what to feature?
Each pick is chosen on specs, build reputation, and price. Anything we have personally built carries a Tested badge; everything else is clearly labeled as not yet tested. The misses go in The Duds.
Do you offer customer support?
Yes — for anything sold by TinkerTown you'll get a reply from a real person at questions@shoptinkertown.com. For affiliate items, support and returns go through the retailer you bought from.
Can I suggest a product or tool?
Absolutely. Got something you swear by (or swore at)? Send it through the Contact page. If it's a good fit, we may add it — credit included.
Are your reviews paid or sponsored?
No. No brand pays for placement or opinions. Items we have personally built are marked Tested; everything else is clearly labeled as not yet tested.