{"product_id":"rapido-trains-ho-voiture-chauffeuse-a-vapeur-pb-ex-alco-pb-1-rio-grande","title":"Rapido Trains HO – PB Steam Heater Car (ex-Alco PB-1) – Rio Grande","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Rio Grande cult piece, in plastic for the first time: this Rapido Trains PB Steam Heater Car recreates the former Alco PB-1s rebuilt as steam generator cars, in Rio Grande orange-and-silver, offered in four combinations of logos, numbers and trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this model apart is Rapido's signature prototype fidelity. Before the modern era, passenger cars were steam-heated. With its steam generator-equipped locomotives nearing retirement, the D\u0026amp;RGW rebuilt two Alco PB-1s into steam heater cars in 1965, numbers 252 and 253 — the 252 quickly became a backup while the 253 handled most assignments, including the Rio Grande Zephyr in winter until 1983. In 1980 the 253 received two-axle EMD Blomberg trucks, giving it its unique look. The model offers two truck styles (three-axle Alco or two-axle Blomberg), accurate paint and lettering, and steam generator sound effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePB Steam Heater Car (ex-Alco PB-1) in HO scale, Rio Grande (D\u0026amp;RGW) scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVersions offered: small logo #253 (Alco trucks), large logo #252 (Alco trucks), large logo #253 (Alco trucks), large logo #253 (Blomberg trucks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFirst-ever plastic model of the PB heater car\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThree-axle Alco or two-axle Blomberg trucks depending on version\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSteam generator sound effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccurate paint and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReady-to-run model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHO scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade by Rapido Trains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Petit logo #253, bogies Alco","offer_id":49243094909102,"sku":"1136001","price":199.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grand logo #252, bogies Alco","offer_id":49243094941870,"sku":"1136002","price":199.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grand logo #253, bogies Alco","offer_id":49243094974638,"sku":"1136003","price":199.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grand logo #253, bogies Blomberg","offer_id":49243095007406,"sku":"1136004","price":199.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0216\/1070\/files\/1136001_drgw_sgu1.jpg?v=1788218776","url":"https:\/\/modelebt.com\/en\/products\/rapido-trains-ho-voiture-chauffeuse-a-vapeur-pb-ex-alco-pb-1-rio-grande","provider":"Modèle B.T.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}