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Post by rapidobill on Oct 28, 2017 13:43:42 GMT -8
The newest Rapido News has been posted! It includes news and updates on: - HO Mid-train domes - Some HO bus model - RailCrew switch machines - N New Haven coaches - N GMD-1 locomotives - A really big RDC and videos of Jason abusing the staff!  You can read it all (and more) here: conta.cc/2gP9MHCBill Schneider Rapido Trains     |
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Post by gmpullman on Oct 28, 2017 14:09:18 GMT -8
Thanks for the update, Bill.
I caught the last item about moving the factory — (!) Is there a back-story to that? Will you have to re-TRAIN staff or will the work-force relocate, too?
Just curious, Thanks
Ed
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Post by 12bridge on Oct 28, 2017 14:28:35 GMT -8
Didn't you guys just OPEN that factory?
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Post by rapidotrains on Oct 28, 2017 15:42:07 GMT -8
We have two factories - Rapido and LRC. We opened the Rapido factory in 2013. LRC factory in 2016. Both are in Dongguan.
The Rapido factory was in a district that had a lot of dust, so we moved to another part of town earlier this year... but the labour costs in the new part of town are really, really high. There is a labour shortage and you have to offer tonnes of perks to keep workers for more than a couple of weeks. It costs a lot of money to train a new worker. It sucks when they leave after a month because the factory down the street offered $100 more a month. We didn't know this when we moved.
Our first thought now was to move it to the industry park with the LRC factory, but LRC was among the first tenants in that park and since last year the rent has gone up by 50%! Thank God we signed a multi-year lease.
So we're looking at moving the Rapido factory out of Dongguan altogether.
-Jason
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Post by gmpullman on Oct 28, 2017 16:39:42 GMT -8
Ouch! Those are the kinds of issues that have to result in some sleepless nights for you. Thanks for the explanation... I hope you can finally find some stability in your production process. I appreciate the frequent "peeks behind the curtain" at your operation. Regards, Ed PS My pair of B&O FPA-2s arrived Thursday and look terriffic! Keep up the good work  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2017 19:00:53 GMT -8
I'm liking the buses more and more. Would love to see a basic School bus at some point...with a Ford L9000 chassis?
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Post by bnsf971 on Oct 28, 2017 23:14:10 GMT -8
I'm liking the buses more and more. Would love to see a basic School bus at some point...with a Ford L9000 chassis? I don't remember seeing a standard school bus with anything more than an F700-F750 chassis. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2017 5:51:28 GMT -8
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Post by markfj on Oct 29, 2017 6:12:17 GMT -8
I have to say the under body details on the mid-train dome cars are jaw-dropping impressive;
wow!
Also really enjoyed the update on the 1:1 RDC project. So, what is the disposition of all the RDCs surrounding #6133? If they are to be scrapped, are you allowed to salvage parts before they get destroyed?
Thanks for the updates. Rapido rocks!
Mark
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Post by SOMECALLMETIM on Oct 29, 2017 6:19:33 GMT -8
Looking forward to the 3800 covered hopper. I am happy to hear they ship in three weeks.
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Post by Paul Cutler III on Oct 29, 2017 18:03:16 GMT -8
I know I can't wait for the NH Parlors. I might have just a few on order...'cause, you know, you've got to have green Parlors to match steam/PA-1's and orange Parlors to match the Rapido FL9's/EP-5's...and one needs at least one Parlor-Lounge to go with each scheme. And while only the Merchants Limited or the Yankee Clipper had more than 3 Parlors, almost every "name train" on the NH had at least one Parlor. The Parlor cars are simply a must for any post-1948 NH passenger train modeler.
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Post by roadkill on Oct 30, 2017 11:00:54 GMT -8
Yep, the biggest chassis's there are F750's. What's cool about school buses is if one tools the front clip separately one can do front clips for International/Navistar, Chevy, GMC, or Ford. |
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Post by GP40P-2 on Oct 30, 2017 11:10:18 GMT -8
Yep, the biggest chassis's there are F750's. What's cool about school buses is if one tools the front clip separately one can do front clips for International/Navistar, Chevy, GMC, or Ford. Yes, but a REAL school bus was made by either Crown Coach or an honorable mention to Gillig. Must feel sorry for everyone who had to ride a Blue-turd to school. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2017 11:16:16 GMT -8
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Post by bnsf971 on Oct 30, 2017 12:29:29 GMT -8
Yep, the biggest chassis's there are F750's. What's cool about school buses is if one tools the front clip separately one can do front clips for International/Navistar, Chevy, GMC, or Ford. Yes, but a REAL school bus was made by either Crown Coach or an honorable mention to Gillig. Must feel sorry for everyone who had to ride a Blue-turd to school. We had never heard of those brands where I lived. The three in our area were Superior, Carpenter, and Thomas. |
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Post by roadkill on Oct 31, 2017 6:20:30 GMT -8
Yep, the biggest chassis's there are F750's. What's cool about school buses is if one tools the front clip separately one can do front clips for International/Navistar, Chevy, GMC, or Ford. Yes, but a REAL school bus was made by either Crown Coach or an honorable mention to Gillig. Must feel sorry for everyone who had to ride a Blue-turd to school. IIRC most if not all of the school buses I rode had Superior bodies. |
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Post by fishbowlbus on Nov 9, 2018 11:10:03 GMT -8
Yes, but a REAL school bus was made by either Crown Coach or an honorable mention to Gillig. Must feel sorry for everyone who had to ride a Blue-turd to school. IIRC most if not all of the school buses I rode had Superior bodies. I believe that the Thomas on a Chevrolet chassis were the best looking. |
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