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Rapido News - 164 - February 10th 2023 Notes from the President Meet & Greet - February 15th in Winnipeg BART Trains are GO! CPR 2816 Empress Price Increase 44-Tonner Update February order deadlines https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rapido-News-164---All-About-Pre-Orders-and-Project-Updates.html?soid=1101318906379&aid=Dt1JOTs1iVc

Kadee - February 2023 PS-1 40' Boxcar - ATSF #276531 - 1947 factory new https://www.kadee.com/shop-by-category/freight-cars/ho-scale-rtr-cars/4332-ho-scale-atchison-topeka-santa-fe-atsf-276531-rtr-40-ps-1-boxcar

From just released Rapido newsletter: the BART models are a go the early enthusiasm for the GE 44-tonner means additional tooling has been authorized (details in future I assume) price increase of $50 on the special edition 2816 empress model (Hudson) effective February 20th - orders prior to that date get original price.

I'm guessing this item from Kalmbach: https://kalmbachhobbystore.com/product/special-issue/vt-cs15230301-c

Rapido UK Newsletter 27 Vote for your favourite Rapido UK model Things in colour Factory update Class 28 & Conflat update The decoder problem Order deadline reminder Fleetline order deadline reminder Dan in Railway Modeller It's birthday time! https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-the-first-Rapido-UK-newsletter-of-the-year-.html?soid=1138500243749&aid=k171bBIH9o0

ScaleTrains NEW - Kit Classics - Cupola caboose - AT&SF, BN, CP, CB&Q, DRG&W, Milwaukee Road, MP, SP NEW - Rivet Counter - Thrall-Trinity 42' Coil Steel Car - BNSF, Central Tennessee Railway & Navigation, IC, NS, SF, UP Rivet Counter ES44 Gevo - BNSF, CN, Iowa Interstate, NS Heritage schemes (Central of Georgia / Conrail / Monongahela / Nickel Plate Road / Norfolk & Western / Lehigh Valley), CSX

Athearn - preorders due February 24th, eta March 2024 NEW - Freight Car America Versacoil - NS, CP, Mitsui, Northwestern Oklahoma http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/012723/03_GEN_FreightCar America_Versacoil_012723-SAT.pdf

ScaleTrains - preorders due February 27th - eta fall 2023 NEW - S-Helper Service - 2-Bay Peaked End Fishbelly Open Hopper - ACL, C&O, Lehigh Valley, N&W, Reading, WM https://www.scaletrains.com/s-scale.html Notes: 1) only available direct from ScaleTrains, not through retailers 2) both high rail wheels/couplers and scale wheels/coupler included in box.

Athearn - preorders due February 24th, eta March 2024 NEW - Freight Car America Versacoil - NS, CP, Mitsui, Northwestern Oklahoma http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/012723/04_GENN_FreightCar America_Versacoil_012723-SAT.pdf

Tangent Scale Models second run of DSI and SLCC Bay Window Cabooses - NYC "Brown repaint w/black log 1955+", NYC "Lot 827 Century Green repaint with right NYC logo 1963+", PC "Green repaint 1968+", Conrail "N7A early green repaint 1976+|, Conrail "N7 blue repaint 1977+", Conrail "N7A blue repaint 1979+", Illinois Terminal "Delivery target red w/strips 1953+", Illinois Terminal "Personalized service green repaint 1972+", N&W "red repaint 1982+" https://www.tangentscalemodels.com/nyc-despatch-shops-incorporated-and-st-louis-car-company-bay-window-caboose-system/

Athearn - February 2023 - preorders due February 24th, eta March 2024 50' FMC 5347 Boxcar - CSX, Maine Central, Railbox, CV, Green Mountain, Cadiz, Pan Am http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/012723/07_ATHN_FMC_5347_Boxcar_1012723.pdf 50' PS-1 Single Door Boxcar - CB&Q, Pennsy, WP, Milwaukee, SP, ACL http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/012723/11_ATHN_50ft_Single_Sliding_Door_Boxcar_012723.pdf

Athearn - February 2023 - preorders due February 24th, eta March 2024 Genesis - F-Units - C&NW (F3), SF (F7), SP (F3), Monon (F3), Pennsy (F3/F5), ACL (F7), Charleston & Western Carolina (F7), Wabash (F7) http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/012723/01_GENHO_F-Unit_012723.pdf Genesis - GP39-2 - CSX, SF, BNSF, D&H, Portland & Western http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/012723/02_GENHO_GP39-2_012723.pdf Genesis - 60' PS Auto Parts Boxcar - Rio Grande, L&N, WP, Southern, Cotton Belt http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/012723/05_GEN_60ft_PS_Auto_Box_012723.pdf NEW - 50' FMC 5347 Boxcar - CSX, Railbox, Green Mountain Railroad, CV, Cadiz, Maine Central, Pan Am Railways http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/012723/06_ATH_FMC_5347_Boxcar_012723.pdf 25' Trailer - SP, CP, C&NW, NdeM, Maine Central, FEC http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/012723/08_ATHHO_25ft_Trailer_012723.pdf 20' Corrugated Container with Panels - Container Transport Int, Hyundai, Integrated Container Service, K-Line, Hong Kong Islands, SSI, Itel, Trans Freight Lines http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/012723/09_ATHHO_20ft Container_012723.pdf Roundhouse - 50' PS-1 Sliding Door Boxcar - CB&Q, Pennsy, WP, Milwaukee, SP, ACL http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/012723/10_RNDHO_50ft_Single_Sliding_Door_Boxcar_012723.pdf

Per above. Rapido Trains NEW - GE 44-Tonner - 3 phases (Ic, III, IV) - SF, Boston & Maine, Rio Grande, New Haven, CN, Milwaukee Road, NYO&W, NP, Southern, Pennsy, SP, UP, Industrial (Yellow / Red / Blue), undecorated Website: https://rapidotrains.com/ho-scale/diesel-locomotives/44-tonner.html PDF: https://files.constantcontact.com/b02e8bb6001/c335a276-f8b0-4e91-9982-1a5528fd54d3.pdf

A catch up for those who don't subscribe Rapido UK Newsletter 22 (September 10th 2022) N gauge new tooling announcement October order deadlines new exclusive editions come and meet us full project report An N gauge-themed look behind the scenes https://myemail.constantcontact.com/All-the-latest-shenanigans-from-Rapido-UK-.html?soid=1138500243749&aid=nh2w-_d0kMM Rapido UK Newsletter 23 New product announcement Bedford OBs! Leyland National: first look Say hello to our BCT Arab Meet the W&U coaches Lion video A word about Warley Product update Get to see what happened with the whole Rapido UK team got together for the first time https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Open-now-for-all-the-latest-shenanigans-from-Rapido-UK---.html?soid=1138500243749&aid=nmM5UnXvkYw Rapido UK Newsletter 24 (Warley) Full steam ahead with Rapido Leyland National Mk 1s: the full list New N gauge wagon announcement New OO gauge wagon announcement New N gauge carriage announcement New OO gauge carriage announcement New OO gauge locomotive announcement New OO gauge locomotive announcement https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-the-Warley-newsletter--Don-t-delay--open-now-.html?soid=1138500243749&aid=hDEkgvPE94Y Rapido UK Newsletter 25 New product announcement No. 1 New product announcement No. 2 First look 1: 'Jones Goods' samples First look 2: 'Small Prairie' CAD New 'B-Sets' announced New 'E1' announced Exclusive model announcements New arrivals update Dynamometer Car update Order deadline reminders Expression of interest deadlines Full product round-up - including pictures https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TWO-new-projects-from-Rapido-UK---read-all-about-them-.html?soid=1138500243749&aid=M6zO9kjvGn4

ScaleTrains / Fox Valley N Scale Wheel Sets - 28", 33" and 36" with different axle lengths/sizes https://www.scaletrains.com/n-scale/parts-accessories.html

ScaleTrains NEW - Kit Classics - 40' Steel Reefer - Armour (ARLX), ATSF, Fruit Growers Express, Milwaukee Road, NP, PFE, Wilson Car Lines

Kadee - January 2023 50' PS-1 Boxcar - Akron Canton Youngstown #3600, Built 1955, factory new https://www.kadee.com/shop-by-category/freight-cars/ho-scale-rtr-cars/6417-ho-scale-akron-canton-youngstown-acy-3600-rtr-50-ps1-boxcar

Accurail - January 2023 PS Covered Hopper - Soo Line Patched w/ICE reporting marks 40' Wood Reefer (NKP/Lackawanna Dairy Line / Boston & Maine / C&O) 36' Double Sheath Wood Boxcar - GN http://www.accurail.com/accurail/CATALOG/2023/2023_January.pdf

Tangent Scale Models - January 2023 - available now Greenville 86’ High Cube Double Plug Door Box Car “5 Grab” 1977-1978 Version - Ann Arbor (AA) "Delivery 1978", Indiana Hi-Rail Corporation (IHRC) "Ex-AA Patch 1983+", Mississippi Delta Railroad (MSDR) "Ex-AA Patch 1992+", General Electric Rail Services (NADX) "Ex-AA Patch 2005+", Canadian National (CN) "Delivery 10-1978" , Chessie System (C&O) "Delivery 1978", Conrail (CR) "Delivery 1978", Norfolk & Western (NW) "Delivery 1978", CSXT "Boxcar Scheme 2019+" https://www.tangentscalemodels.com/greenville-86-high-cube-double-plug-door-box-car/

Athearn - January 2023 - preorders due January 27, eta February 2024 NEW - Genesis - NSC 6000 Gondola with load - American Iron & Metal, Texas-Louisiana Producing & Carbon, IMRX http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/123022/03_GENN_NSC_6000_Gondola_123022.pdf NEW - Genesis - NSC 6400 Gondola with load or cover - Coastal Distribution LLC, CIT Group, American Railcar Leasing, West Coast Cooperative Load http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/123022/05_GENN_NSC_6400_Gondola_123022.pdf Genesis - 33k gallon LPG tank car - Trinity Industries, GATX, Procor, Union Tank Car, Southern Illinois, Chevron http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/123022/07_N_33K_Tank_Car_123022.pdf Thrall High Side Gondolas with load - David J Joseph, Herzog, CP, Southwestern Electric Power, Fayette Power Project, Northern Indiana Public Service http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/123022/11_N_50'_High_Side Thrall_123022.pdf

Athearn - January 2023 - preorders due January 27, eta February 2024 Genesis - GP40P-2 - SP, UP Genesis - GP40-2 - CSX, DT&I, ONR Genesis - GP40-2L - Quebec & Gatineau, Guilford, Maine Central http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/123022/01_GENHO_GP40-2_123022.pdf NEW - Genesis - NSC 6000 Gondola with load - American Iron & Metal, Texas-Louisiana Producing & Carbon, IMRX http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/123022/02_GEN_NSC_6000_Gondola_123022.pdf NEW - Genesis - NSC 6400 Gondola with load or cover - Coastal Distribution LLC, CIT Group, American Railcar Leasing, West Coast Cooperative Load http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/123022/04_GEN_NSC_6400_Gondola_123022.pdf Genesis - 33k gallon LPG tank car - Trinity Industries, GATX, Procor, Union Tank Car, Southern Illinois, Chevron http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/123022/06_GEN_33K_LPG_Tank_Car_123022.pdf Genesis - Gunderson 60' Double Door High Cube Boxcar - UP, BNSF, CP, Lancaster & Chester, Mississippi and Tennessee, Railbox - Legendary Livery - Cotton Belt http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/123022/08_ATH_60'_Gunderson_Box_Car_123022.pdf 53' Wabash Plate Trailer - XTRA, Triple Crown, JB Hunt, Alpis, Dirksen, Owner/operator http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/123022/09_ATHHO_53ft_Wabash_Trailer_123022.pdf Thrall High Side Gondolas with load - David J Joseph, Herzog, CP, Southwestern Electric Power, Fayette Power Project, Northern Indiana Public Service http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/123022/10_ATH_50'_High_Side Thrall_123022.pdf

Railroad Model Craftsman October 2022 Welcome to Cass County • by Tom Johnson — Grain, feed, and fertilizer are the lifelines of this 1970s northern Indiana short line. ACF Hitch Hiker Flatcar: Part 1 • by Mike Panza — This pioneering 1950s design allowed Trailer Train to haul two 40-foot trailers on one car. Yakima Valley Traction Steeplecab • by Bob Belt — Commercial parts and Stanton drives combined to create a unique HO electric freight motor. Scratchbuild a Boxcar Shed • by Bob Bennett — Old retired boxcars were often repurposed as storage sheds in railroad yards. Central Vermont Mail & Express Car • by Don James — A Bethlehem Car Works kit is the basis for this distinctive heavyweight passenger car. November 2022 Buffalo Creek & Gauley: Summer of ‘64 • by Brooks Stover, MMR — We head trackside to an iconic Appalachian short line modeled in S scale. ACF Hitch Hiker Flatcar: Part 2 • by Jim Panza — Looking at later owners and retirement of the pioneering ACF Hitch Hiker intermodal flatcars. Build a Crude Oil Loading Platform • by Jerry Lauchle, MMR — This compact HO scale model makes for a great trackside industry. Rapido SW1200 “Keep Alive” Install • by Richard T. Deuso — Installing a capacitor circuit into the tight confines of an SW1200, step by step. Four Urban Structures from One Kit • by Ken Hamilton — The classic DPM M.T. Arms Hotel kit is transformed into a detailed urban block scene. Building Signals for the Lackawanna • by William E. Botkin — Scratchbuilding wayside signals found along the Lackawanna main line in HO. December 2022 Pennsylvania Railroad’s Buffalo Line • by Otto M. Vondrak — This route was home to heavy traffic requiring helpers over Keating Summit. Steve Mallery’s PRR Buffalo Line • by Phil Monat — This layout captures late-era Pennsy operations from Harrisburg to Buffalo in HO scale. Ken McCorry’s PC Buffalo Line • by Phil Monat — Penn Central-era operations are represented on this barn-sized HO scale empire. Buffalo Line: Compare and Contrast • by Phil Monat — Comparing how two Buffalo Line layouts approach the same theme in different ways. Scratchbuild a Florida Warehouse • by Kinzer Hurt — Simple construction techniques are used to build this model based on an actual location. Burlington Homebuilt Snowplow in HO • by Jeff Carlson — Kitbashing low-cost parts into a show-stopping model based on a CB&Q prototype. January 2023 The HO Scale Splitrock Mining Co. • by Thomas Gasior, MMR — An Alco-powered tribute to iron ore railroading in northern Minnesota in HO. Erie Lackawanna Covered Hopper • by James Kinkaid — EL ordered 25 covered gondolas from Ortner in 1967 to serve the steel industry. Remembering W. Allen McClelland • by Mike Brestel — The builder of the Virginian & Ohio was known for his many contributions to the hobby. New York Central Tugboat Kitbash • by V. S. Roseman — Transforming a Walthers HO kit into a detailed workhorse of New York Harbor. Model Two Railroad Flatbed Trucks • by Hunter Hughson — Modifying an Athearn model to represent a typical 1970s-1980s railroad work truck. Southern Pacific Tunnel Motor Upgrade • by Don Loffelman — Upgrading details and lighting on an older InterMountain N scale EMD SD40T-2.