Rapido News 168 - GP38 Video and Loads of Deadlines

Rapido Newsletter Vol. 168

Dear Rapido Customer,

It's the BIG June and July order deadline edition. Before you head out of town or to the golf course, make sure you get your orders in for our summer order deadlines. So, without further ado, Rapido News 168...starts...right...NOW!

June Order Deadline Spotlight:

HO Scale GP38 Locomotive - NEW VIDEO!

June Order Deadlines - June 15th, 2023

HO Scale 53' Husky Stack Well Cars with Containers
N Scale Rohr Turboliner
N Scale Wide Vision Caboose
N Scale Barrel Ore Hopper

July Order Deadlines - July 17th, 2023

HO Scale MLW M420 Locomotive - BC Rail and P&W Versions
HO Scale Canadian Piggyback Flat Cars
HO Scale Canadian Trailers
N Scale Canadian Passenger Train Sets

Big Product Launch - June 5th, 2023

Join our Facebook Live to get all the deets!

HO Scale EMD GP38 Locomotive - June 15th, 2023

The HO Scale GP38 Locomotive's pre-order deadline closes out on June 15th, 2023. We're getting closer to the day it reaches your layout. But before we close out the order deadline, let's take a look at the newest video. Click here, the photo above or below to watch.

Now, are you ready to check out the brand-new, decorated GP38 Locomotive samples? Let's see them!

Both styles of Santa Fe GP38. Note the class lights and blank outs, separating the two.

A first for the GP38: Switcher steps.

Working Stratolite, metal handrails, antenna plate and more.

ATSF 2337 features working class lights.

Just a preview of a typical 1990s ATSF lashup!

Note also the lack of rear number boards, another first in HO scale plastic!

Now let's see those decorated 3D renders that Jeremy worked overtime to get done.

Conrail's massive fleet of GP38's were ubiquitous across the whole railroad.

The BN in classic Cascade Green. Check out that Federal rotating beacon.

The B&O with the iconic Capitol logo on the nose.

Working ditch lights and the unique BNSF-style nose light.

Dig that early '90s CSX! Plus, check out that mail-slot battery door.

An original GP38 purchaser: the Penn Central. Did you know, PC's GP38s accounted for 37% of total production?

Working ditch lights on a high hood? Of course!

Can you imagine three of these slugging up Saluda?

Ready to look at the catalog? It compliments the GP38 model very nicely. Click the photo below to view the pdf.

The HO Scale EMD GP38 Locomotive project is on track to be one of the most successful Rapido projects in history. Don't miss out on these 38s before the order deadline closes in a few days!

June Order Deadlines - June 15th, 2023

Here come the rest of the order deadlines for June, 2023! These include the: HO Scale 53' Well Car, the N Scale Rohr Turboliner, the N Scale Wide Vision Caboose and the N Scale Barrel Ore Hopper.

HO Scale 53' Husky Stack Well Cars

The Rapido 53' Husky Stack Well Car closes out on June 15th, 2023. You guys have been asking which containers come with which cars, so here is that info just in time for the order deadline. We would be very impressed if our railroads really ran "triple stack" trains!

Check out the sales catalog below, in PDF form.

Please order your HO Scale 53' Husky Stack Well Cars today!

N Scale Rohr Turboliner

The RTL Turboliner is proving N Scale is still popular. If you haven't watched the video, click here or the photo above to watch.

Click on the picture below to download the catalog.

Order your N Scale Rohr Turboliner today!

N Scale Wide Vision Caboose!

The Rapido N Scale Wide Vision Caboose will also close out, even though it seems like we just announced it! If you haven't seen the video, click here or the photo above.

Check out the two catalogs for the wide vision caboose below. The normal catalog is on the right and the CSX version is on the left.

The N Scale Wide Vision Caboose is a nice way to cap off your train, so make sure you have many ready to go!

N Scale Barrel Ore Hopper

The US Barrel Ore Hoppers need all the help you can give them, so please order ahead of the June 15th deadline. In case you missed it, you can watch the video by clicking here or the photo above.

Don't forget, we also offer the long and short cars in undecorated form. Be sure to check them out and all of the other schemes by clicking the photo of the catalogue below!

Please order your N Scale Barrel Ore Hoppers today!

July Order Deadlines - July 17th, 2023

July's order deadlines include: The HO Scale M420 - BC and P&W Versions, the Canadian Piggyback Flatcars, the Canadian Trailers and the N Scale Passenger Train Sets. Let's go!

HO Scale MLW M420 Locomotive - BC Rail and P&W Versions

The BC and P&W M420 Locomotives are set for the July 17th, 2023 order deadline. Let's take an abbreviated look at the brand-new pre-production samples as well as the decorated 3D renders.

First up is the BC Rail A- and B-unit versions.

Check out the correct rebuilt steps along with the ditch and rock lights.

Correct fuel tank and dynamics!

Two-tone green, the best scheme!

Here's the red, white and blue scheme. The, uh, second-best scheme!

And now for the B-unit.

It even has the correct hostler bell and horn!

Another angle of this uniquely BC locomotive...er I should say power booster.

Now, get ready for the P&W M420 Locos. Also, fun fact: the P&W locos originally were billed to have a single beam headlight on the bottom and a boxed Mars light above it. Before all five were delivered, the were cut down slightly and converted back to a solid, non-flashing headlight. This was due to crew members hitting their heads against the larger headlight protrusion. Our model represents the modified, non-flashing version.

AAR trucks, unique headlight, non-dynamics, all staples of the P&W M420s.

Dig that unique headlight arrangement the P&W M420s sported.

It's the parallelogram!

Now, let's check out that M420 catalogue. Click on the image to download yours.

Next month we'll have a brand new video to share as well as other updates for the HO Scale MLW M420 Locomotives.

HO Scale Canadian Piggyback Flatcars

As mentioned last month, July 17th is the final deadline for the HO Scale Canadian Piggyback Flatcars. In case you haven't seen the video yet, click here or the photo above to watch.

We hope we've done a good job selling the merits of these cars in last month's newsletter and in our video. Please download the catalogue and get your orders in!

These HO Scale Canadian Piggyback Flatcars will look great on your layout, in any setting, so you know what to do: order away!

HO Scale Canadian 26' Can-Car and 45' Trailmobile Trailers

We've said it before, but we'll say it again: What better way to complement your HO Scale Canadian Piggyback Flatcars than with these iconic Canadian 26’ Can-Car and 45' Trailmobile Trailers? Again, check out the video by clicking here or the photo above.

Don't forget to check out the Trailer sales catalogue, in PDF from, by clicking the photo below.

Fax or Telex your HO Scale Canadian Trailers order today!

N Scale Canadian Passenger Train Sets!

Those N Scale Canadian Passenger Train Sets need some help! Remember, this announcement is totally CONDITIONAL. Next month we'll have a new video showcasing these models, but in the meantime please order yours!

You can check out the PDF catalogue by clicking the photo below.

You need that awesome N Scale Passenger Set. Not only will you be the star of your own club or basement, but you'll have a very nice-looking set to boot! And don't forget, as this is a conditional announcement, there is also a 5% early-bird discount if you order before July 17th. Bon appétit!

Big Product Launch - June 5th, 2023

Rapido takes flight! Look for some neat info, coming at 4PM EST on Monday, June 5th, 2023. Keep a lookout on our Facebook for an exciting Livestream hosted by Jason and Jordan! Also note, that weird looking plane in the photo. What could we be announcing? You'll just have to be there to find out!