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Post by jonklein611 on Sept 20, 2024 5:58:47 GMT -8
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Post by riogrande on Sept 20, 2024 6:11:21 GMT -8
Truly Amazing times in the hobby. Never thought we would see the Rio Grande shop built cabooses in plastic but there they are. These are the riveted version so my Overland welded examples are not duplicated in plastic, at least for now.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Sept 20, 2024 6:40:58 GMT -8
Thanks very much for formatting the information for ARF! Love the large photos and glad to see another accurate, long-overdue RTR plastic caboose. |
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Post by upcsx on Sept 20, 2024 6:43:30 GMT -8
When will we see the Cryo Reefers ? like to have them before I get old.
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Post by jonklein611 on Sept 20, 2024 6:57:47 GMT -8
When will we see the Cryo Reefers ? like to have them before I get old. Only info right now is in the YouTube video. They did not say launch timing. Their delivery dates get a little more firm when they hit the order deadline. |
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Post by upcsx on Sept 20, 2024 8:05:38 GMT -8
When will we see the Cryo Reefers ? like to have them before I get old. Only info right now is in the YouTube video. They did not say launch timing. Their delivery dates get a little more firm when they hit the order deadline. Seems to me the good stuff comes when I get older I like to enjoy something like this for at least 25 years. |
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Post by wagnersteve on Sept 20, 2024 8:07:01 GMT -8
9/20/24, just after noon, EDT
jonklein611, thanks very much for this news. The video is less off-the-wall than some from Rapido Trains, except for the Railway of Lies patch job paint scheme at the end.
D&RGW modelers should be very happy. Maybe there's some hope for prototypical EL or D&H cabooses from Rapido Trains in the future. Meanwhile, the "single stripe" paint scheme on the D&RGW cars is so gorgeous that as a perhaps certificable end-of-train caboose (and observation card) nut I find it tempting, though not high on my wish list.
New Haven modelers and those who like big recent and contemporary freight cars should also be very happy.
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Post by lvrr325 on Sept 20, 2024 9:11:23 GMT -8
Probably looking at 18-24 months give or take on the reefers. Some of the other pieces will be here sooner per the video.
I still have a few of the first run boxcars, but for the most part they sold well.
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Post by jonklein611 on Sept 20, 2024 10:14:00 GMT -8
Updates from the newsletter posted in the original post.
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Post by jonklein611 on Sept 20, 2024 10:15:30 GMT -8
When will we see the Cryo Reefers ? like to have them before I get old. The newsletter had a bit more info. They are already in tooling. Order deadline to be set after they receive samples. I would assume 18-24 months. |
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Post by five83 on Sept 20, 2024 11:44:54 GMT -8
The Cryo reefers show a lot of promise, but I have my suspicions that Rapido will once again fall short in representing a high quality and accurate model. Time will tell.
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Post by hudsonyard on Sept 20, 2024 14:12:52 GMT -8
Might have to get the LIRR car named after my hometown.
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Post by hovehicle on Sept 20, 2024 18:08:30 GMT -8
Thanks to Rapido for an excellent newsletter. I love the modern reefers and will guess that these will sell out. I'll be buying a few for sure, and the SP patchouts look great too.
Vito L.
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Post by riogrande on Sept 20, 2024 18:25:19 GMT -8
What is the twist with the original PC&F SP/SSW boxcars.
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Post by cpr4200 on Sept 20, 2024 19:50:13 GMT -8
How different are the SP boxcars from the Intermountain models? Slight difference in cubic capacity (5283 IM vs. 5258 Rapido). Other than that?
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Post by packer on Sept 20, 2024 21:43:38 GMT -8
What is the twist with the original PC&F SP/SSW boxcars. New numbers and I think a couple new schemes |
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Post by bncascadegreen on Sept 21, 2024 0:06:41 GMT -8
Those reefers are HOT! They should sell extremely well. As for the haters or doubters. Maybe another manufacturer should’ve done them. Alls I heard was excuses that they couldn’t get the licensing. To the victor goes the spoils. It’s whomever gets the licensing first ( at least Walthers didn’t). Rapido will do a great job. The only other manufacturer that could’ve pulled these off would’ve been Aurora Miniatures.
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Post by bncascadegreen on Sept 21, 2024 0:07:36 GMT -8
The late DRGW caboose is nice too. Might just have to get one for the heck of it.
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Post by drolsen on Sept 21, 2024 8:30:05 GMT -8
How different are the SP boxcars from the Intermountain models? Slight difference in cubic capacity (5283 IM vs. 5258 Rapido). Other than that? Different builder, different ends, different roof (non-overhanging vs. overhanging), side ladders vs. grab irons, slightly different underbody arrangement. Dave |
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Post by hovehicle on Sept 21, 2024 12:12:15 GMT -8
Thank God Athearn did not announce the reefers because I would have been dead before they came out!
Vito L.
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Post by riogrande on Sept 22, 2024 8:39:57 GMT -8
So for the D&RGW cabooses, are those test shots or renderings?
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Post by cp6027 on Sept 22, 2024 8:41:15 GMT -8
Was hoping the Cryo-Trans cars were going to be the original 1990s version to replace the old Walthers kit/model since those are the cars I need. Oh well... happy for those who have been waiting for these cars and the DRGW caboose!
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Post by wagnersteve on Sept 22, 2024 9:58:32 GMT -8
9/22/2094, close to 2 p.m., EDT
I'm still eager to see the actual Rapido Trains Newsletter, which still hasn't been posted on the firm's website or emailed to those on the list to get it.
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Post by schroed2 on Sept 22, 2024 10:16:39 GMT -8
9/22/2094, close to 2 p.m., EDT I'm still eager to see the actual Rapido Trains Newsletter, which still hasn't been posted on the firm's website or emailed to those on the list to get it. Hmmm...I received the newsletter in my email 48.5 hours ago |
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Post by wagnersteve on Sept 22, 2024 11:14:09 GMT -8
9/22/2024, starting 3:12 p.m. , EDT
schrod2 / Bernd in Alsch, thanks und Danke sehr for your post. I looked at my email again and discovered that Rapido Trains Newsletter 102 had arrived September 20! Now I'll be able to read it all.
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Post by wmcbride on Sept 22, 2024 11:25:49 GMT -8
So for the D&RGW cabooses, are those test shots or renderings? Jim, At this stage, I would assume they are renderings. Bill McBride |
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Post by bridge2nowhere on Sept 22, 2024 12:03:06 GMT -8
So for the D&RGW cabooses, are those test shots or renderings? Jim, At this stage, I would assume they are renderings. Bill McBride Pretty sure they have test shots or better. They mention a hand painted sample, have a picture on their bridge diorama, and had them on display at two events in CO this weekend. |
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Post by sd80mac on Sept 23, 2024 5:33:22 GMT -8
I'm not super familiar with E8/E9s but man all of those OCS units look good. I know a few guys from the Conrail Historical Society have been working closely with Rapido to ensure that the CR units are as close to accurate as can reasonably be achieved with the existing tooling.
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Post by riogrande on Sept 23, 2024 6:25:11 GMT -8
Jim, At this stage, I would assume they are renderings. Bill McBride Pretty sure they have test shots or better. They mention a hand painted sample, have a picture on their bridge diorama, and had them on display at two events in CO this weekend. I did a little searching but so far haven't found any video's or Rapid at recent events in Colorado. |
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Post by bridge2nowhere on Sept 23, 2024 6:42:08 GMT -8
Pretty sure they have test shots or better. They mention a hand painted sample, have a picture on their bridge diorama, and had them on display at two events in CO this weekend. I did a little searching but so far haven't found any video's or Rapid at recent events in Colorado. Facebook is your friend. Or knowing people at those events in CO. It's also right in their newsletter that they have preproduction samples and a handpainted version. |
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