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mdvle Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 Rapido visits the Credit Valley Railway model train store in Mississauga to do a video about the RS-11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 Latest Rapido video, featuring Rapido owner Jason Shron's in progress Kingston Sub layout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Reichert Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, mdvle said: Latest Rapido video, featuring Rapido owner Jason Shron's in progress Kingston Sub layout I think Rapido needs to make flex track that is as accurate and then as finely detailed as their models. Running them on the usual stuff pretty much destroys the illusion for me. Andy Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Andy Reichert said: I think Rapido needs to make flex track that is as accurate and then as finely detailed as their models. I seem to recall that in their very early ads in MR they did feature track... never got released though. Here's an announcement from the MR website, dated June 21st 2013. The Rapido page is a dead links though. Apparently the original announcement was 2010, on the back of the MR How to Model Realistic Track magazine, which is where I saw it. Edited February 12, 2020 by Dr Gerbil-Fritters Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 My recollections, with some links. The original announcement was likely the 2010 ad mentioned above, but at that time it was more of an idea than a ready to go project. Properly announced June 21 2013 - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rapido-News-47---It-s-Track-Time-.html?soid=1101318906379&aid=AOKdDCSxJsk Then the "failed" product testing when they took some of the Bendy Track up to Orangeville ON and tried to run a 1:1 scale GP9RM on it - In October 3rd newsletter they announced they had okayed the production samples - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rapido-News-50---Two-Brand-New-Products-.html?soid=1101318906379&aid=9WEn4KP-tdI#anchor4 They apparently delivered some in late 2013, but then in July of 2014 they discuss that they had production problems with the factory they had been using (this was about the same time much North American track was hard to get due to production problems) - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rapido-News-58---Independence-Day-Announcement.html?soid=1101318906379&aid=Ynbcu3xHx78#anchor5 Can't easily find it but eventually they simply dropped the track Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BR60103 Posted February 12, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 12, 2020 I bought a box of the Bendy Track, after it was discontinued I think. It looked good (but not very British). It was fragile; pushing down on the ties on rubber roadbed would separate them from the rails. I asked Jason, and he confirmed that it was discontinued for such reasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gelboy45 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Loved the colonoscopy intro! ;O) Gerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 3 hours ago, gelboy45 said: Loved the colonoscopy intro! ;O) Certainly an interesting description of a homage to Dr. Who... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 Bill Schneider was at a retailer who has done a YouTube segment, samples of the NH EP-5 are shown 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 Rapido have several updates Reminder of the order deadline for Jordan's Amtrak Turboliner (March 17th) - https://twitter.com/RapidoTrains/status/1236459717930749952 - several pictures posted to Twitter of the PS Dining Cars almost complete and ready to leave the factory, arrival expected April/May. Amtrak - https://twitter.com/RapidoTrains/status/1237086551118577667 Ontario Northland - https://twitter.com/RapidoTrains/status/1237535214013779970 CN - https://twitter.com/RapidoTrains/status/1237724964217860096 Finally, video featuring the FA-2 and FB-2 units arriving shortly (along with a relaxing Bill Schneider with cat, and at the end a new mailing address for Jordan ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mdvle Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 Rapido have announced on Facebook that the Amtrak RTL Turboliner has enough orders and thus it will proceed. Orders are still being taken, the order deadline won't be announced until later in the year (likely when they have samples to show). https://rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/diesel-locomotives/ho-scale-rohr-turboliner They have also announced on their website that per the order by the Province of Ontario their office/warehouse will be closed starting Wednesday - while staff are working from home orders can be placed, but no in stock items will be able to be shipped while the closure order is in place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 New video - with very brief cameo by the family cat... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted April 14, 2020 Author Share Posted April 14, 2020 How to remove the shell of the Rapido RS-18 / RS-11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 ScaleTrains just held a live Q&A on Facebook. Items discussed, based on my recollections and scribbled notes (ie. could have errors) - video should be available on Facebook. they track suggestions for new models, requests should be sent to sales@scaletrains.com steam loco - working on one, research package sent to China last winter (guessing this means for CAD work to be done) 4-axle diesel - tooling should start soon on their first offering kit classics - second item coming, likely early next year another museum quality model coming AC4400 - likely, another couple of runs of the dash-9 first though AC6000 - possible future project SD70ACU - not in short term 3 year new tooling plan, 5 year research plan SD40-2 - tooling costs to date around $250k, spending another $100k for tooling updates for different versions selling parts - trucks, couplers, wheels coming soon - replacement parts not really planned, logistics issues. engine announcement at NMRA show this summer, now unknown given show cancelled undecorated - sales abysmal, cancellations very high looked into other scales (S, O, Z) river counter / operator - about 85% rivet counter, 15% operator do discuss plans with some other manufacturers where a trusting relationship has been built up to try and avoid duplicates structures - would like to do vehicles - nothing in short term, maybe looking for feedback on the idea of doing fantasy units / foobies - sales@scaletrains.com C39-8 sales merely okay in HO, lost money in N - similar story on carbon black cars 5188 / T4 Gevos - sales better than expected 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mdvle Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 ScaleTrains feature, weathering a Dash-9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 Athearn has started doing live shows on YouTube they are calling "Athearn Train Tuesday" They cover some upcoming products, some personal model projects, and also do a Q&A with the audience. Some notes from the 3 so far (beyond the standard response of interesting/responsible to requests). April 7th more 75th anniversary items coming interested in upgrading the GP40X to Genesis 3 more new models to come this year hinting that the P40/P42 are being upgraded, maybe to Genesis, news later this year April 14th steam locos - existing tooling being upgraded steam locos - interested in doing some new items California Cars/Surfliner - possibly, high on list of requested items GP38-2 in modern UP paint - likely this year modern tank cars - looking for feedback on what type of modern tank cars people want April 21st UP 844 - new run coming soon assembly for dual sugar cube speakers for big boy will be available, and assembly to add them to existing big boy models likely to be available. Videos: April 7th April 14th April 21 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 (edited) Athearn Train Tuesday - April 28th From the Q&A: a lot of GE stuff in the works won't rule out a P30CH SDP40 - hopefully fuel foilers / impack cars - new run likely soon low & high snowplows in parts line - viewed as a good idea one of this summer's announcement has been worked on for 3 years consider SP Pacifics as part of any future steam projects 72' cryo-trans reefers - they want them so good chance surfliners/california cars - lots of interest from outside of California as well, have 2 locos to pull them so should be high on list SPFE 57' reefers - asked, no real comment dd40x (dd40ax) - good things coming They also, in response to questions, had 3 items where they would like info or feedback (help@athearn.com) CN tank train cars - interested in doing them, but need info. If can help with research then email them and mention Matt in email so it gets to right person Genesis well cars - are people interested?, what features would they want? Heritage Units - any future heritage units they do, what sort of finish do people want on them? The normal satin finish, or a shiny/high gloss finish? Janek was asking for this feedback. Edited April 28, 2020 by mdvle 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 ScaleTrains has now posted an edited version of their Q&A to YouTube covering the highlights of the session. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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