Rivarossi HR2888, HO Scale GE U25C, Std. DC, BN Burlington Northern #5619

Rivarossi HR2888, HO Scale GE U25C, Std. DC, BN Burlington Northern #5619

Rivarossi Item #: HR2888

Locomotive Features:

• State-of-the art tooling


• DCC Ready with NMRA 21-pin plug


• High level of separately applied detail parts


• Road-specific detailing and lighting configurations


• Sharp painting and lettering in authentic paint schemes


• Metal handrails


• A heavy metal die cast chassis


• 5-pole can motor with flywheels


• NMRA RP-25 wheel profile


• Prototypical rotating bearing covers on trucks


• Metal knuckle couplers

Prototype Overview:
The prototypes for the HO Scale Hornby Rivarossi U25C GE U25C Phase II diesel-electric locomotive was the initial foray into the 6 axle locomotive arena by General Electric. They were initially introduced in from 1963 to 1965 with a total produced of 113 units. This detailed model has been licensed by and developed with full co-operation of General Electric.