{"product_id":"homeshops-prairie-shadows-ho-scale-1","title":"Homeshops \/ Prairie Shadows MCIS2019ns HO Scale GP20C-ECO Silent DC Michigan Interstate #2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Pictures or images are representations, exact road numbers may not be shown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section\" id=\"shopify-section-product-template\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ajax-enabled=\"true\" data-enable-history-state=\"true\" data-section-type=\"product\" data-section-id=\"product-template\" id=\"ProductSection-product-template\" class=\"product-template__container page-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid product-single product-single--medium-media\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"is-browser-chrome is-platform-win\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"is-browser-chrome is-platform-win\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"is-browser-chrome is-platform-win\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Limited Edition Prairie Shadows GP20C-ECO Locomotive painted for freelance model railroad Michigan Interstate!  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Michigan Interstate has become one of our most popular freelance model railroads.  The Michigan Interstate Prairie Shadows EMD\/Progress Rail GP20C-ECO is the first MCIS locomotive offering from Home Shops. Featuring the now-classic Michigan Interstate logo, this engine truly represents the power needed for this large Michigan railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimized for local and yard service these iconic modern locomotives can be seen all over the lower peninsula hauling carload traffic for this popular freelance. Greg McComas had a hand in the design that he has standardized across his MAC Transportation group of railroads including the famed Michigan Interstate. We are excited to offer this unique piece of freelance equipment for freelance enthusiasts everywhere!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"is-browser-chrome is-platform-win\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Prototype: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"is-browser-chrome is-platform-win\"\u003eDelivered around 2013, these units were produced by EMD\/Progress Rail from old GP-9 “donors”, but very few parts were reused from the original GP-9s.  Sporting a 2,000 HP 8-Cyl 710G3A prime mover; these locomotives feature a new frame, fuel tank, long hood and cab. 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