Rapido News 195 - New product launches
Nov 22, 2024 12:15:42 GMT -8
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Post by jonklein611 on Nov 22, 2024 12:15:42 GMT -8
In this 195th issue...
Mystery Box: As with previous years, you are guaranteed a sound-equipped HO scale locomotive, at least one other piece of HO scale rolling stock, a Rapido Christmas ornament, Rapido's delicious sea salt dark chocolate, and the possibility of other goodies like our brand new Rapido toques (beanies for you Americans) and other Rapido swag!
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- The Rapido Mystery Box
- In Stock Announcements (Surprise run. Limited quantities, in stock now)
- MLW FPA-4 Locomotive
- HO Scale USRA Double-Sheathed Wood Boxcar
- HO Scale NSC 3294 cu.ft. CP Mechanical Reefer
- Now equipped with sound modules and speakers!
- New Product Announcements
- HO Scale NSC Ballast Hopper
- New Videos
- Upcoming Shows
- New Updates
- Southern Pacific 44-Tonner Update
- During our research for our HO scale Southern Pacific GE 44-Tonner locomotives, a color was suggested for the orange that was felt to be correct for the prototype locomotives. Upon release, it became apparent that this was too yellow and incorrect.
First off, we want to apologize to the customers who reached out to us by email. Our response time was not up to the standards our customers have come to expect from Rapido and we are taking steps to ensure this does not happen again.
Secondly, after discussions with the factory we have decided to produce a run of replacement shells alongside the new release of 44-ton models which will be coming mid-2025. These will be produced with an updated Daylight orange color chosen with the assistance of SP modelling experts. This updated color will also apply to the recently announced Pacific Electric models.
To get on the list for these replacements, please send an email with the subject line "SP 44-Tonner Shell" to trains@rapidotrains.com and include a photo of the box end label or proof of purchase along with your mailing address. Once these arrive, we will send them out at no charge, and you can keep your old SP 44-Tonner shell too. You will have to do the shell swap yourself; we will provide instructions on how to do this.
Again, we apologize both for the error and for the delay in getting this information out. - Tooling, Shipping and Arrival Updates
- HO Scale GMD-1 Locomotive - In Stores Now
- HO Scale FGE R7 Reefer - In Stores Now
- HO Scale PRR X23 Boxcar - In Stores Now
- HO Scale C30-7 Locomotive - En Route
- HO Scale Bombardier Bilevels - En Route
- HO Scale BART Cars - En Route
- HO Scale TurboTrain - En Route (Ouch, my wallet)
Please note that the West Coast port strike caused these shipments to be delayed by a couple of weeks. The C30s and Bilevels were supposed to be here by now.
- Rapido 20th Anniversary Event Recap
Mystery Box: As with previous years, you are guaranteed a sound-equipped HO scale locomotive, at least one other piece of HO scale rolling stock, a Rapido Christmas ornament, Rapido's delicious sea salt dark chocolate, and the possibility of other goodies like our brand new Rapido toques (beanies for you Americans) and other Rapido swag!
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