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Rapido Newsletter Vol. 237
©2026 Rapido Trains Inc.
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Dear Rapido Customer,
Welcome back to school! We have everything set for another exciting order deadline edition. This month we discuss the important September order deadlines and preview October's very own. We also have some new samples and videos to show you. Oh, and there will be a flash quiz at the end! Pencils up! 📖
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In the 237th issue...
- New Announcements!
- HO Scale Gunderson 53' Husky Stack Well Car with EOT Device
- September Order Deadlines
- HO Scale GP40 Locomotive
- HO Scale Canadian Light Rail Vehicle
- HO Scale Canadian Piggyback Flatcars with Trailers
- HO Scale Canadian Trailers: 26' Can-Car Dry Van, 40' Fruehauf Fluted Side Volume Vans and 45' Trailmobile Trailers
- September Conditional Order Deadlines
- HO Scale Roger Williams
- HO Scale Whitehead and Kales NSC 89' Open Autorack Bi-level and Tri-levels
- HO Scale PGE and BC Rail Squamish Caboose
- October Order Deadlines
- HO Scale U30CG Locomotive
- HO Scale GO Transit 60th Anniversary Models
- Anniversary Sets
- GP40TC Locomotive
- APCU
- Hawker Siddeley Commuter Coach
- HO Scale LRC
- HO Scale Budd RDC Railcars
- RDC-1 and -2s
- RDC-9
- SP-10
- CN 1501
- HO Scale Trenton Works Boxcar
- October Conditional Order Deadlines
- N Scale LRC Models
- New Videos
- Events and Shows
- Home Shops Spotlight
- Rapido and Me
- Tooling, Factory and Shipping Updates
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Please note that all renders, pre-production samples and artwork are subject to change before the final product release.
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Before we get into today’s newsletter, we need to acknowledge one of the most terrible events in human history. Twenty-five years ago today, 2,977 lives were needlessly lost in New York City, Arlington County, Virgina and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Countless more have had their lives permanently altered, and lost whether directly due to the events of the day or an extension of this terrible event. Many still live with both the physical and psychological scars to this day.
While it was an attack on the United States, the whole world changed that day. Those of us in Canada shared in the shock and horror of the day’s events. Our two nations share a special relationship, and while we may occasionally have our challenges, the bond we have can never be broken.
Two extremes of human nature were on full display on September 11, 2001. One brought pain, the other brought hope. We’d like to remember those who were lost, but also thank those who gave everything they had to help others during the chaos.
Never forget.
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NEW ADDITION! HO Scale Gunderson 53' Husky Stack Well Cars with Flashing EOT Device
Hola! Our HO Scale Gunderson 53' Husky Stack Cars are the latest car to be equipped with the flashing End-of-Train Device. We're currently working on a new truck mechanism to be fitted under these intermodal cars as we speak. These will feature hidden electronics and wires with that neat, flashing red LED mounted on the coupler.
Click here to watch the video.
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The HO Scale Gunderson 53' Husky Stack Car with End-of-Train Devices feature:
- Track powered EOT device
- Semi-scale coupler with EOT device
- Electronics hidden under truck frame!
- See-through etched metal walkways
- Fully die-cast body for exceptional weight balance
- Detailed end handrails and brake detailing
- Semi-scale metal knuckle couplers
- 70-ton Barber S-2 trucks with profiled metal wheels
- Minimum suggested radius: 22”
Roadnames:
Here are the different schemes we are offering with the EOT. Only the well cars without containers have the factory-installed EOT Device.
| Make the rear of your intermodal trains flash! Order the Husky Stack Well Cars with End-of-Train Devices from your favorite hobby shop or directly through us. | | |
Order Deadline: September 15th, 2026
- HO Scale GP40 Locomotive
- HO Scale Canadian Light Rail Vehicle
- HO Scale Canadian Piggyback Flatcars with Trailers
- HO Scale Canadian Trailers: 26' Can-Car Dry Van, 40' Fruehauf Fluted Side Volume Vans and 45' Trailmobile Trailers
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HO Scale GP40 Locomotive
Earlier this year, our popular GP40 Locomotives returned with much fanfare with a new release. On this run we have the much-requested Late Phase II version. You don't have long to guarantee your preorder of your favorite GP40s. So make sure to order yours by September 15th.
Click here or the photo above to watch the video.
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Note the hood-mounted bell and the ribbed blower duct, all features of the later phase GP40s!
This 3D CAD render has it all!
| In this run we have many neat scheme variations, including the ex-Milwaukee Road versions SOO Line patched out in the late 1980s. The SOO rolled black paint over any Milwaukee markings but this paint faded — quickly and badly. These so-called "bandit" scheme GP40s carried all sorts of character in their orange and faded black patches. A handful of these GP40s survived, patchouts and all, into the late-2010s! | |
Some might call it ugly, we prefer to call it art.
The bandits look great with all of their unique patches.
| Hey modern fans, we are also offering Kansas City Southern's modern GP40-3 with variations which include the PTC antennas and more! Many of these GP40s came from a wide variety of railroads and feature many unique details. Plus checkout those open-bearing sideframes (yes, they rotate)! | The Belle colors look great on the lines of a GP40. | We can't forget all of that neat attention to detail that the HO Scale GP40 Locomotives feature. The photos below show closeups of those details you expect, such as the Cannon and Company design fans. | These models are from a previous run but they show all of that amazing detail. | Don't forget those GP40 locomotives to power your Ski Train Cars! These 1980s-era Rio Grande GP40s looked sharp with a full passenger consist behind them as they rocketed up the side of the Rocky Mountains and through the famous Moffat Tunnel. They pair nicely with our PB HEP Cars! | |
This is a very early render shown. The model will undergo some changes before production.
Dig that prototypically correct backwards 8!
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The HO Scale GP40 Locomotives feature:
- NEW! Early-production truck, handrail and Automatic Train Stop details for New York Central units
- NEW! Kansas City Southern GP40-3 variations with PTC antennas and ditch lights
- Ski Train GP40s feature operating signal lights on nose (DRGW 3085) and cab headlight (DRGW 3135)
- Equipped with licensed Cannon & Company 48" radiator fans and dynamic brake fans (early pan top or open top fans, where appropriate)
- Measured from a real GP40
- Road-specific details for each model
- Rapido’s innovative dead straight metal side handrails with plastic stanchions
- Incredible underframe detail including traction motor cables, air filters and a silly number of separately-applied parts
- Road-specific battery box doors
- Dynamic and non-dynamic brake options
- Separate grab irons and handrails installed at the factory
- Operating headlights, rear lights, class lights, ditch lights and beacons (where appropriate)
- Highly detailed cab interior
- Correct fuel tank sizes per road number
- Multiple styles of stepwells
- See-through, etched steps
- Appropriate cab or nose headlights
- Multiple truck side frames tooled
- Different, prototype specific dynamic-brake hatches and air filters
- DC/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/Sound (ESU LokSound) options
- Mo-Power capacitor system for uninterrupted operation in DCC power
- Suggested minimum radius: 18"
Here are the schemes.
| Just like the initial run, we don't expect these schemes to stay on the shelves for long! Order yours today. You can do so from your favorite hobby shop or directly through us by September 15th. | | |
HO Scale Canadian Light Rail Vehicle
The HO Scale Canadian Light Rail Vehicle (CLRV) has an order deadline on September 15th, 2026, and we're just about ready to ring the bell! We also have a new video to show you.
Click here or the photo above to watch.
| The CLRV looks great fully decorated. Note: the destination sign isn't correct on the sample but will be corrected for production. | First delivered in 1978 and entering service a year later, the CLRV became the face of TTC's vital network. These streetcars operated well into the 2000s as the backbone of their fleet. The final CLRVs were retired in 2019 as they were replaced by new cars. Many still survive today in museum collections. The TTC itself even has a CLRV preserved in their possession! | Dig that fully functional "short turn" flag which flips up or down! | |
The HO Scale CLRV features:
- Accurately scaled from the 3D scan and prototype drawings
- Power collection via track power or combined trolley pole and track power
- Road number-specific details including original couplers or front skirts
- All-wheel pickup and truck-mounted motors
- Highly detailed interior including seats and operator controls
- Fully functioning “Short Turn” flag sign on the front (where appropriate)
- Fully functioning lighting including brake lights and turn signals (DCC Only)
- Factory-applied destination signs (additional decals and extra clear plastic to change the destination sign display, where appropriate)
- MoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC running
- DC/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/ESU LokSound
- Suggested minimum radius: 7.5 inches or maybe even tighter! We haven't tested below 7.5...
Here are all of the CLRV schemes!
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Wait! We can't forget those preserved CLRVs. The following CLRV cars are preserved in prominent museums, including:
- The Illinois Railway Museum houses #4034, which is the Late TTC scheme, still available for preorder. You can support the Illinois Railway Museum here.
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Halton County Radial Railway (HCRR) has three of the cars we have up for preorder — #4003, #4010, and #4039, but is also home to #4178. You can support HCRR here.
Your donations are a valuable asset that ensure these classic streetcars don’t just sit in storage, but are actively preserved, restored, and shared with enthusiasts, students, and the transit-curious for years to come.
Psst. We listed each car number below. (We like to make things easy for you!)
CLRV 4034 — DC/Silent or DC/DCC/Sound (Illinois Railway Museum)
CLRV 4068 — DC/Silent or DC/DCC/Sound (Seashore Trolley Museum)
CLRV 4003 — DC/Silent or DC/DCC/Sound (Halton County Radial Railway)
CLRV 4010 — DC/Silent or DC/DCC/Sound (Halton County Radial Railway)
CLRV 4039 — DC/Silent or DC/DCC/Sound (Halton County Radial Railway)
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Don't miss the train or your CLRV... Bobby!
Order those CLRVs now through your favourite hobby shop or directly from us.... You'll be cheesed if you miss it.
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HO Scale Canadian Piggyback Flatcars With Trailers
The HO Scale Canadian Piggyback Flatcars have an order deadline on September 15th, 2026. We're super excited to get these cars off to production.
Click here or the photo above to watch the video.
| The CN 45' trailer and the CP 26' trailers make this truly Canadian! | In the meantime, here are the arts for this run. First up are the flatcars with trailers. The options are two 26' trailers or a single 45' trailer with the car. | |
The HO Scale Canadian Piggyback Flatcars feature:
- Drawn from original blueprints
- Two totally unique designs for CN and CP
- Artworks sourced from original design drawings
- Heavy die-cast centre sill
- Photo-etched deck surface
- Two styles of hitches; upright and collapsed
- Metal grab irons
- Barber S2 roller bearing trucks with metal wheels
- Suggested minimum radius: 18”
Now for the schemes. First up we have the flatcars without trailers. Notice this time around we also have unlettered schemes!
| Now we have the flatcars without trailers. | | The initial run of these cars sold out FAST. Don't wait as they might not last long on hobby shop shelves. You can order through your favourite dealer or directly from us. | | |
You'll need lots of trailers to go with those piggyback flats!
Scroll down to see all of the trailers we are offering.
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HO Scale Canadian Trailers: 26' Can-Car Dry Van, 40' Fruehauf Fluted Side Volume Vans and 45' Trailmobile Trailers
The HO Scale Canadian Trailers look sharp and are ready to head off to the production queue. The order deadline is on September 15th, 2026, and we're super excited to see many of these schemes come to life.
Click here to see the video.
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The HO Scale Canadian Trailers feature:
- Three varieties: 26' Can-Car Dry Vans, 40' Fruehauf Fluted Side Volume Vans and 45' Trailmobile Trailers
- Landing gear has two separate pieces to create in-motion or parked positions
- Separately applied mudflaps
- Highly detailed wheel and axle area
- 26’ trailers have two styles of front stabilizing bars to create in-motion or parked positions
- Realistic rubber tires
- Three individual numbers per scheme
Now for the schemes. First up are the 28' trailers.
| Now we have the 40' trailers. | Finally, we have the 45' trailers. | Everyone needs Piggyback trailers! As with the initial run, we're certain they won't last long on the shelves. Order them now through your favourite dealer or directly from us. | | |
Conditional Order Deadlines: September 15th, 2026
- HO Scale Roger Williams
- HO Scale PGE and BC Rail Squamish Caboose
- HO Scale Whitehead and Kales NSC 89' Open Autorack Bi-level and Tri-levels
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HO Scale Roger Williams
The Roger Williams' conditional order deadline is on September 15th, 2026. We're hoping we have enough orders to send this project to tooling. This is such an important piece of Northeast passenger rail that it certainly needs to be made in HO scale!
Click here or the photo above to watch the video.
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The HO Scale Roger Williams features:
- First time fully assembled in plastic
- Accurately designed from original blueprints
- Cab units features Rapido’s smooth, proven in-floor RDC drive system
- Intermediate cars are unpowered, but fully lit
- An insane level of underbody detail
- Separate grab irons and handrails installed at the factory
- Full interior detail
- DC/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/ESU LokSound
- MoPower capacitor for uninterrupted DCC power
- Suggested minimum radius: 22”
Now for the schemes.
| Roger Williams fans: the conditional order deadline is on September 15th, 2026. You know what that means: order as many items as possible to help push it into tooling, of course! You can do that through your favorite dealer or directly from us. | | |
HO Scale PGE and BC Rail Squamish Caboose
The HO Scale PGE and BC Rail Squamish Caboose is set to closeout on September 15, 2026. Remember, this is a conditional order deadline, so we're looking forward to pushing this to the next stage.
Click here to watch the video.
| Two-tone green looks great on these cabooses. | The render of the conductor's window version looks amazing! | |
The HO Scale PGE and BC Rail Squamish Cabooses feature:
- Multiple body variations including as-delivered and added side window on later versions
- Operating track-powered marker lights and interior lights
- Super-detailed underbody including all separate air and brake piping
- Super-detailed Barber-Bettendorf caboose trucks with all-wheel pickup
- Fully detailed interior
- Interior handrails in the cupola
- See-through, etched metal end platforms and steps
- Full end detail, including uncoupling levers
- Separate grab irons installed at the factory
- Metal semi-scale knuckle couplers mounted at correct height
- MoPower capacitor for uninterrupted DCC lighting
- Suggested minimum radius: 18”
Here are the schemes.
| | As mentioned above, this is a conditional order deadline on September 15th, 2026. To make it happen, your orders can help push it to the tooling phase! Order your Squamish Caboose from your favourite hobby shop or directly through us. | | |
Whitehead and Kales NSC 89' Open Autorack Bi-level and Tri-levels
The HO Scale NSC Whitehead and Kales 89' Open Autorack needs some help! These neat railcars carry automobiles across North America, from manufacturing plant to dealership. The conditional order deadline is set for September 15, 2026. Let's make this happen!
Loads for your racks? Stay tuned in the coming months for a great addition to the racks. Don't let that stop you from ordering these neat railcars in the meantime.
Click here or the photo above to watch.
| Open or mesh screening: you pick! | |
The HO Scale NSC 89' Open Autorack Bi-level and Tri-levels feature:
- Newly tooled from original blueprints and measurements
- Full underbody details and air line piping with real rubber air hoses
- Separate metal grab irons
- Etched-metal safety mesh screen installed at the factory on appropriate cars, and included in the box on some other cars in case you really want them!
- Semi-scale metal knuckle couplers
- Free-rolling trucks with profiled metal wheelsets
- Available as single car or six-packs unless noted
- Suggested minimum radius: 22”
And now for the schemes!
| Let's make this autorack a reality! Order by September 15th to shows us that you want these! You can do so from your favorite hobby shop or directly through us. | | |
EXCLUSIVE! Western Maryland Railroad Historical Society GP40 3798
We're proud to team up with the Western Maryland Railroad Historical Society to launch the WM 3798. The WM took delivery of five GP40s in 1971, all wearing the red, black and white scheme. The 3798 also had the distinction of being the last operating WM-painted locomotive to survive well into the CSX era.
The WM 3798 features all of the standard qualities of our normal GP40s plus some neat WM-unique details, such as:
- Cab roof strobe lights
- Fireman's side-mounted bell on hood
- Ribbed blower duct
- Late dynamic brake housing
- And much, much more!
Supplies will be short, so make sure you order them ahead of time! Click the link below to email the WMRHS and tell them you want one with your info!
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Order Deadline: October 15th, 2026
- HO Scale U30CG Locomotive
- HO Scale GO Transit 60th Anniversary Models
- Anniversary Sets
- GP40TC Locomotive
- APCU
- Hawker Siddeley Commuter Coach
- HO Scale LRC LAST CALL!
- HO Scale Budd RDC Railcars
- RDC-1 and -2s
- RDC-9
- SP-10
- CN 1501
- HO Scale Trenton Works Boxcar
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HO Scale Santa Fe U30CG Locomotive
Hooray! The HO Scale Santa Fe U30CG Locomotive now has an order deadline on October 15th. We mentioned once we had working, decorated samples we could set a deadline. Now that we have both, look for a new video in the near future.
Until then, you can oogle over these awesome samples. We especially like the weathered version!
| Order those extremely popular U30CG Locomotives today! You can do so from your favorite hobby shop or directly through us. | | |
HO Scale GO Transit 60th Fleet:
- Special Commemorative Box Sets!
- GP40TC Locomotive
- Hawker Siddeley RTC-85 Single Level Commuter Cars
It's that time, time to announce an order deadline for the GO Transit 60th fleet! That date is October 15th. Just over a month away, so let's take an abbreviated look at these neat, yet important models.
| We're anticipating that the sets will be a popular item. Order them now from the hobby shop of your choice or directly through us. | | |
If you need an extra GP40TC or three, you'll want to see this!
Scroll down to see all of the single GP40TCs we are offering.
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HO Scale GP40TC Locomotive
Juts like the sets, HO Scale GP40TC Locomotives also share the October 15th order deadline. And abracadabra, we also have tooled samples. Check them out in the video we just recorded.
Click here or the photo above to watch.
| GO 605 and 602 power a CN freight on one of those weekends. Hopefully they got back for the Monday morning rush! Photo courtesy of the Kaluza-Mueller collection. | The running gag: but where's the GP40TC? Well here it is and it'll be better than ever. Now it's your turn to make this project one of the most successful models we have! Order ALL of those GP40TCs from your favourite hobby shop or directly through us. | | |
You'll need some Hawker Siddeley Cars to put behind those GP40TCs.
Scroll down to see all of these cars that we are offering.
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HO Scale Hawker Siddeley RTC-85 Commuter Cars
Here's your chance to grab add-on Hawker Siddeley RTC-85 Commuter Cars! While we eagerly await first samples, here are some of the decorated 3D render.
| Order your Hawker Siddeley cars today! You can do so through your favourite hobby shop or directly from us. | | If you're looking for the HO Scale GO Transit APCU deadline, rest assured you'll have plenty of time to get you orders in. We'll have an order deadline sometime next year, as we're planning to do another related launch... | | |
LAST CHANCE! HO Scale LRC Locomotive and Sets
Hey passenger fanatics! Just like the N scale cousins, the HO scale Bombardier LRC Sets, Locomotives and Passenger Cars also need a bit of a push. OCTOBER 15th, is the FINAL order deadline for this project. We want to remind you that the locomotives feature upgraded electronics which includes the MoPower capacitor, speakers, wheelface profiles and much more! We're not quite at our comfort level for order but it's very close. Please make sure to keep ordering these!
Click here or the photo above to watch the video.
| | Two LRCs pass on Jason's Kingston Sub layout. Photos by Jordan Smith. | | |
Special Gift Boxes for the LRC
The LRC is such an important piece of Canadian railway history that we are pulling out all the stops with special gift boxes. For both VIA and Amtrak fans, our sets will be the ultimate celebration of these amazing trains. Each set will contain:
- One LRC locomotive (DC/DCC/Sound)
- Three LRC cars (VIA – 1x VIA 1, 2x Coach. Amtrak – 3x Coach)
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A 48-page, full colour, profusely illustrated and oversized book celebrating the history of the LRC written by renowned Canadian railway historian and author, Kevin J. Holland
- Two LRC commemorative glasses
- A specially designed LRC tie clip and cuff links set, only to be worn for the most special of occasions!
- More stuff as we think of it!
Our new run of the LRC locomotive features some significant improvements:
- Tooling improvements to ensure the body shell is dead straight
- MoPower capacitor system for reliable operation even on dirty track
- New LokSound V5 sound decoder with remastered sounds recorded from LRC 6921
- New high quality speakers with strong bass
- Improved reliable metal couplers
- Improved wheel face profile
Celebrate the greatest Canada's greatest intercity train by ordering your LRC fleet today! Let's get these into production, ASAP! You can do so from your favourite hobby shop or directly through us.
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HO Scale Budd RDC Cars
The HO Scale Budd RDC Cars have an order deadline on October 15th. It's almost here and we're super excited to finally send the RDC-1, -2 and -9s off to production.
Until then, order them from your favourite hobby shop or directly through us.
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HO Scale ATSF and Southern Pacific Budd RDC
The SP-10 and Santa Fe HO Scale Budd RDCs also have an order deadline on October 15th. We'll be back next month with a video depicting the SP-10 with all of its neat features.
Get your orders in before for the Santa Fe and SP RDCs. You can do so from your favorite hobby shop or directly through us.
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HO Scale Canadian National Track Geometry Vehicle 1501
The CN 1501 is one of our most popular RDCs so far. It's packed full of unique details, lights and lasers! LASERS! To see them, watch the newest sample video.
Click here or the photo above.
Order the CN 1501 before October 15th. You can do so from your favorite/favourite hobby shop or directly through us.
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HO Scale Trenton Works 5277 cu.ft. Boxcar
The Trenton Works 5277 cu.ft. Boxcar's order deadline is on October 15th. Just over a month away for these very important paper products boxcars.
Fill out your roster with the Trenton Works 5277 Boxcar today! Order them now through your favourite dealer or directly from us.
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Conditional Order Deadlines: October 15th, 2026
- N Scale LRC Locomotive and Sets
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LAST CHANCE! N Scale LRC Locomotive and Sets
Hey N Scale LRC Fans, we're just about a month away from the October 15th order deadline This is the absolute final deadline. If the it passes we can tool it but if not...
But we're not giving up yet! We're giving you one more chance to get your orders in for these great locomotives and sets. We're about 2/3 of the way there now!
As a reminder, to sweeten the deal, we're throwing in a bunch of extra items at no extra cost!
- One LRC locomotive (DC/DCC/Sound)
- Three LRC cars (VIA – 1x VIA 1, 2x Coach. Amtrak – 3x Coach)
- NEW! A 48-page, full colour, profusely illustrated and oversized book celebrating the history of the LRC written by renowned Canadian railway historian and author, Kevin J. Holland
- NEW! Two LRC commemorative glasses
- NEW! A specially designed LRC tie clip and cuff links set, only to be worn for the most special of occasions!
- More stuff as we think of it or can fit into the smaller N scale box!
You will not want to miss out on this incredible LRC gift box. This is a special, once-in-a-lifetime offering. Trust us, we ain’t ever making this box again!
Click here or the photo above to watch the newest video!
REMEMBER, THIS IS STILL A CONDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
You can order these from your favourite hobby shop or directly through us.
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NHRHTA Convention & Train Show — September 12th
The NHRHTA Convention & Train Show is at the Holiday Inn in New London, Connecticut, this weekend! We'll have our New Haven models on display and Alex can answer any of your questions you have. See if you can spot DJ Paul at the event, too.
Where: Holiday Inn, 35 Governor Winthrop Blvd, New London, Connecticut
When: September 12th
What to ask for: Boston Brown Bread
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Colorado Rail Prototype Modelers Meet — October 16th to the 18th
The third annual Colorado Rail Prototype Modelers Meet is back at the Island Grove Event Center at Greely, Colorado. Come on out to see our models and all sorts of other surprises!
Where: Island Grove Event Center, Greeley, Colorado
When: October 16th, 17th and18th
What to do: Sing Surfin' Bird at the booth
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RPM Chicagoland - Naperville — October 16th and 17th
The RPM Chicagoland - Naperville is a just over a month away! Come on out to see our Chicago models as well as other related samples we'll have on display. If you need a break from da Bears, we can help! See you then.
Where: Northern Illinois University Conference Center, Naperville, Illinois
When: October 16th and 17th
What to do: Grab a sausage at Jim's Original
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Trainfest — November 7th to the 8th
Trainfest 2026 returns in early November. You betcha we'll be at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee! We have tons of NEW samples to display and maybe even a few surprise looks at upcoming projects. You'll just have to be there to find out.
Where: Baird Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
When: November 7th and 8th
What to say to us: WISCANSIN.
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Rapido and Me
Check out some of the recent photo submissions we've received from our friends. Remember, you too can be featured in Rapido and Me. You just have to send them to us at trains@rapidotrains.com or tag us on social media (and not in a story that will disappear after 24 hours!).
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The Freedom Train rounds the bend with the iconic 16-cylinder ALCO 244 prime mover and A200 air horn breaching the early morning tranquility. We love it!
Models and photo courtesy of Thomas J. Pearce.
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Tooling, Shipping and Arrival Updates
LOTS of new items are here and shipping!
Please note, all of our hobby shop shipments are up to date. If you haven't received your new product orders, please speak with your dealer. All dealers in good standing have received their shipments.
Don't see the model you're looking for, above?
Click here to visit our full delivery schedule to find out where it might be.
| | The N Scale F59PH decorated has just arrived. We're impressed! | Checkout those details in 1:160 scale! | Metra commuters, your attention please... the next Metra train approaching your hobby shop will be the N scale Gallery Car! | Yes, this is N scale! These cars look amazing. | | Next up are the HO scale Milwaukee Road and Rock Island Gallery Cars. | See-through fan grilles on the roof and sides! | Two types of cab cars. Note the reinforcement plate and P5 horn on the left. | | |
As summer winds down, our announcements will heat up! Check back in a few weeks to see what we have cookin'. Until then, enjoy the last rays of summer.
Bobby
Home Seltzer Faucet Inspector
Let's Go Buffalo
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USA: 382 High St, Buffalo, NY 14204, USA
Canada: 500 Alden Road, Unit 21, Markham, ON L3R 5H5
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