{"title":"Rapido on the Rails","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe've got a fresh batch of Rapido on its way! Limited Quantities. 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Eager to cut costs, CP used the RDCs everywhere, especially in commuter service, the Maritimes, and Vancouver Island. In VIA years, the RDC formed the backbone of shorter services in Quebec, the Toronto area and the Maritimes, as well as in Alberta and BC. PGE and later BCR used a fair number of RDCs in British Columbia right up until 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Rapido N scale RDC is designed from the ground up based on the success of our HO scale version, as well as feedback from the N scale community on what they look for in a model. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese units feature a hidden drive system and great interior detailing, allowing for maximum performance and realism. 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The 85ft long vehicles, which were powered by a pair of Detroit Diesel Series 110 engines, could be employed in single formation or coupled together with other examples - all controlled from the lead RDC cab.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eIn the United States, the Boston \u0026amp; Maine was the principal user of these single-car units, but they were also an important part of the rural lines and short-haul commuter passenger fleet of other railroad companies, including the Santa Fe, B\u0026amp;O, New Haven, NP, NYC, Reading, SP, and many others. Many later went on to Amtrak and various commuter agencies such as the Metro-North among others. RDCs can still be found in small numbers on scenic lines in both countries, as well as some rare regular services.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eIn Canada, CN and CP rostered large numbers of RDCs, which later passed to VIA. The RDC served branchlines from coast to coast, and were a means of reducing the costs of unprofitable local runs. They were also ubiquitous on the mainline, often in multiple units of three, six or even 11 cars! CN’s RDCs could be found across the country in early years and mainly in the Toronto area in later years. Eager to cut costs, CP used the RDCs everywhere, especially in commuter service, the Maritimes, and Vancouver Island. In VIA years, the RDC formed the backbone of shorter services in Quebec, the Toronto area and the Maritimes, as well as in Alberta and BC. PGE and later BCR used a fair number of RDCs in British Columbia right up until 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Rapido N scale RDC is designed from the ground up based on the success of our HO scale version, as well as feedback from the N scale community on what they look for in a model. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese units feature a hidden drive system and great interior detailing, allowing for maximum performance and realism. 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The 85ft long vehicles, which were powered by a pair of Detroit Diesel Series 110 engines, could be employed in single formation or coupled together with other examples - all controlled from the lead RDC cab.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eIn the United States, the Boston \u0026amp; Maine was the principal user of these single-car units, but they were also an important part of the rural lines and short-haul commuter passenger fleet of other railroad companies, including the Santa Fe, B\u0026amp;O, New Haven, NP, NYC, Reading, SP, and many others. Many later went on to Amtrak and various commuter agencies such as the Metro-North among others. RDCs can still be found in small numbers on scenic lines in both countries, as well as some rare regular services.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eIn Canada, CN and CP rostered large numbers of RDCs, which later passed to VIA. The RDC served branchlines from coast to coast, and were a means of reducing the costs of unprofitable local runs. They were also ubiquitous on the mainline, often in multiple units of three, six or even 11 cars! CN’s RDCs could be found across the country in early years and mainly in the Toronto area in later years. Eager to cut costs, CP used the RDCs everywhere, especially in commuter service, the Maritimes, and Vancouver Island. In VIA years, the RDC formed the backbone of shorter services in Quebec, the Toronto area and the Maritimes, as well as in Alberta and BC. PGE and later BCR used a fair number of RDCs in British Columbia right up until 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Rapido N scale RDC is designed from the ground up based on the success of our HO scale version, as well as feedback from the N scale community on what they look for in a model. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese units feature a hidden drive system and great interior detailing, allowing for maximum performance and realism. 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The 85ft long vehicles, which were powered by a pair of Detroit Diesel Series 110 engines, could be employed in single formation or coupled together with other examples - all controlled from the lead RDC cab.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eIn the United States, the Boston \u0026amp; Maine was the principal user of these single-car units, but they were also an important part of the rural lines and short-haul commuter passenger fleet of other railroad companies, including the Santa Fe, B\u0026amp;O, New Haven, NP, NYC, Reading, SP, and many others. Many later went on to Amtrak and various commuter agencies such as the Metro-North among others. RDCs can still be found in small numbers on scenic lines in both countries, as well as some rare regular services.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eIn Canada, CN and CP rostered large numbers of RDCs, which later passed to VIA. The RDC served branchlines from coast to coast, and were a means of reducing the costs of unprofitable local runs. They were also ubiquitous on the mainline, often in multiple units of three, six or even 11 cars! CN’s RDCs could be found across the country in early years and mainly in the Toronto area in later years. Eager to cut costs, CP used the RDCs everywhere, especially in commuter service, the Maritimes, and Vancouver Island. In VIA years, the RDC formed the backbone of shorter services in Quebec, the Toronto area and the Maritimes, as well as in Alberta and BC. PGE and later BCR used a fair number of RDCs in British Columbia right up until 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Rapido N scale RDC is designed from the ground up based on the success of our HO scale version, as well as feedback from the N scale community on what they look for in a model. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese units feature a hidden drive system and great interior detailing, allowing for maximum performance and realism. 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RDCs can still be found in small numbers on scenic lines in both countries, as well as some rare regular services.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eIn Canada, CN and CP rostered large numbers of RDCs, which later passed to VIA. The RDC served branchlines from coast to coast, and were a means of reducing the costs of unprofitable local runs. They were also ubiquitous on the mainline, often in multiple units of three, six or even 11 cars! CN’s RDCs could be found across the country in early years and mainly in the Toronto area in later years. Eager to cut costs, CP used the RDCs everywhere, especially in commuter service, the Maritimes, and Vancouver Island. In VIA years, the RDC formed the backbone of shorter services in Quebec, the Toronto area and the Maritimes, as well as in Alberta and BC. PGE and later BCR used a fair number of RDCs in British Columbia right up until 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Rapido N scale RDC is designed from the ground up based on the success of our HO scale version, as well as feedback from the N scale community on what they look for in a model. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese units feature a hidden drive system and great interior detailing, allowing for maximum performance and realism. 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The 85ft long vehicles, which were powered by a pair of Detroit Diesel Series 110 engines, could be employed in single formation or coupled together with other examples - all controlled from the lead RDC cab.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eIn the United States, the Boston \u0026amp; Maine was the principal user of these single-car units, but they were also an important part of the rural lines and short-haul commuter passenger fleet of other railroad companies, including the Santa Fe, B\u0026amp;O, New Haven, NP, NYC, Reading, SP, and many others. Many later went on to Amtrak and various commuter agencies such as the Metro-North among others. RDCs can still be found in small numbers on scenic lines in both countries, as well as some rare regular services.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eIn Canada, CN and CP rostered large numbers of RDCs, which later passed to VIA. The RDC served branchlines from coast to coast, and were a means of reducing the costs of unprofitable local runs. They were also ubiquitous on the mainline, often in multiple units of three, six or even 11 cars! CN’s RDCs could be found across the country in early years and mainly in the Toronto area in later years. Eager to cut costs, CP used the RDCs everywhere, especially in commuter service, the Maritimes, and Vancouver Island. In VIA years, the RDC formed the backbone of shorter services in Quebec, the Toronto area and the Maritimes, as well as in Alberta and BC. PGE and later BCR used a fair number of RDCs in British Columbia right up until 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Rapido N scale RDC is designed from the ground up based on the success of our HO scale version, as well as feedback from the N scale community on what they look for in a model. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese units feature a hidden drive system and great interior detailing, allowing for maximum performance and realism. 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The 85ft long vehicles, which were powered by a pair of Detroit Diesel Series 110 engines, could be employed in single formation or coupled together with other examples - all controlled from the lead RDC cab.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eIn the United States, the Boston \u0026amp; Maine was the principal user of these single-car units, but they were also an important part of the rural lines and short-haul commuter passenger fleet of other railroad companies, including the Santa Fe, B\u0026amp;O, New Haven, NP, NYC, Reading, SP, and many others. Many later went on to Amtrak and various commuter agencies such as the Metro-North among others. RDCs can still be found in small numbers on scenic lines in both countries, as well as some rare regular services.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eIn Canada, CN and CP rostered large numbers of RDCs, which later passed to VIA. The RDC served branchlines from coast to coast, and were a means of reducing the costs of unprofitable local runs. They were also ubiquitous on the mainline, often in multiple units of three, six or even 11 cars! CN’s RDCs could be found across the country in early years and mainly in the Toronto area in later years. Eager to cut costs, CP used the RDCs everywhere, especially in commuter service, the Maritimes, and Vancouver Island. In VIA years, the RDC formed the backbone of shorter services in Quebec, the Toronto area and the Maritimes, as well as in Alberta and BC. PGE and later BCR used a fair number of RDCs in British Columbia right up until 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Rapido N scale RDC is designed from the ground up based on the success of our HO scale version, as well as feedback from the N scale community on what they look for in a model. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese units feature a hidden drive system and great interior detailing, allowing for maximum performance and realism. 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The 85ft long vehicles, which were powered by a pair of Detroit Diesel Series 110 engines, could be employed in single formation or coupled together with other examples - all controlled from the lead RDC cab.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eIn the United States, the Boston \u0026amp; Maine was the principal user of these single-car units, but they were also an important part of the rural lines and short-haul commuter passenger fleet of other railroad companies, including the Santa Fe, B\u0026amp;O, New Haven, NP, NYC, Reading, SP, and many others. Many later went on to Amtrak and various commuter agencies such as the Metro-North among others. RDCs can still be found in small numbers on scenic lines in both countries, as well as some rare regular services.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eIn Canada, CN and CP rostered large numbers of RDCs, which later passed to VIA. The RDC served branchlines from coast to coast, and were a means of reducing the costs of unprofitable local runs. They were also ubiquitous on the mainline, often in multiple units of three, six or even 11 cars! CN’s RDCs could be found across the country in early years and mainly in the Toronto area in later years. Eager to cut costs, CP used the RDCs everywhere, especially in commuter service, the Maritimes, and Vancouver Island. In VIA years, the RDC formed the backbone of shorter services in Quebec, the Toronto area and the Maritimes, as well as in Alberta and BC. PGE and later BCR used a fair number of RDCs in British Columbia right up until 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Rapido N scale RDC is designed from the ground up based on the success of our HO scale version, as well as feedback from the N scale community on what they look for in a model. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese units feature a hidden drive system and great interior detailing, allowing for maximum performance and realism. 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Eager to cut costs, CP used the RDCs everywhere, especially in commuter service, the Maritimes, and Vancouver Island. In VIA years, the RDC formed the backbone of shorter services in Quebec, the Toronto area and the Maritimes, as well as in Alberta and BC. PGE and later BCR used a fair number of RDCs in British Columbia right up until 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Rapido N scale RDC is designed from the ground up based on the success of our HO scale version, as well as feedback from the N scale community on what they look for in a model. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese units feature a hidden drive system and great interior detailing, allowing for maximum performance and realism. For the inaugural release, the all-coach RDC-1 will be available in both Phase 1 and Phase 2 body styles (as appropriate). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Rapido N scale Budd RDC features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned from original blueprints and field measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"R4HSQST\"\u003eAccurate Phase 1 and Phase 2 body details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth fabricated and cast trucks, as appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-motor, all-wheel drive for unparalleled reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional headlights and red marker lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Flicker-free interior lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTinted windows and fully detailed interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC\/Silent (DCC Ready) or DC\/DCC\/Sound (ESU LokSound)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed couplers mounted at the correct height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40440413028415,"sku":"RPI-516595","price":233.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/7461\/7663\/products\/516595.jpg?v=1708525834"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-561003-n-class-rr-56-mechanical-reefer-6-pack-ready-to-run-santa-fe-orange-blue-black-texas-chief-slogan","title":"Rapido 561003 N Class RR-56 Mechanical Reefer 4-Pack - Ready to Run -- Santa Fe (orange, blue, black, Texas Chief Slogan)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/ZAlcZorVwZM\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRapido is pleased to offer the Santa Fe RR-56\/60\/61 Mechanical Reefer in N Scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1955 The Santa Fe Railroad introduced the RR-56 class of Refrigerated boxcars. Based on the previous RR-54 class of Boxcars, the RR-56 class incorporated lessons learned from the older series of cars to build \u0026amp; operate its 1st large fleet of Mechanical Reefers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RR-56 were classed as “All Purpose” MTC (Mechanical Temperature Control) cars by the Santa Fe Railroad. The fleet numbered 200 cars numbers 2000 – 2188, 2500 – 2510 in the series. Delivered with SFRD reporting marks, these were changed in 1963 to SFRP but retained their original car numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1958, Santa Fe built the RR-60 \u0026amp; RR-61 class of Reefers. These were additional cars built to the same external standards as the RR-56 class but carried different insulation \u0026amp; so were identified as Super Insulated \"All Purpose\" Mechanical Temperature Controlled cars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rapido Trains N scale Santa Fe RR56\/60\/61 Mechanical Reefer features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawn from original blueprints and drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtworks sourced from original design drawings and photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate door posts, door latches and coupler cut levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-detailed underframe including piping and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cushion draft gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Roof Hatches for either open or closed operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through side grills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrane Diesel Generator included!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40440423678015,"sku":"RPI-561003","price":151.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/7461\/7663\/products\/38459968201429.jpg?v=1708012168"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-561004-n-class-rr-56-mechanical-reefer-6-pack-ready-to-run-santa-fe-orange-blue-black-chief-slogan","title":"Rapido 561004 N Class RR-56 Mechanical Reefer 4-Pack - Ready to Run -- Santa Fe (orange, blue, black, Chief Slogan)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/ZAlcZorVwZM\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRapido is pleased to offer the Santa Fe RR-56\/60\/61 Mechanical Reefer in N Scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1955 The Santa Fe Railroad introduced the RR-56 class of Refrigerated boxcars. Based on the previous RR-54 class of Boxcars, the RR-56 class incorporated lessons learned from the older series of cars to build \u0026amp; operate its 1st large fleet of Mechanical Reefers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RR-56 were classed as “All Purpose” MTC (Mechanical Temperature Control) cars by the Santa Fe Railroad. The fleet numbered 200 cars numbers 2000 – 2188, 2500 – 2510 in the series. Delivered with SFRD reporting marks, these were changed in 1963 to SFRP but retained their original car numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1958, Santa Fe built the RR-60 \u0026amp; RR-61 class of Reefers. These were additional cars built to the same external standards as the RR-56 class but carried different insulation \u0026amp; so were identified as Super Insulated \"All Purpose\" Mechanical Temperature Controlled cars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rapido Trains N scale Santa Fe RR56\/60\/61 Mechanical Reefer features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawn from original blueprints and drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtworks sourced from original design drawings and photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate door posts, door latches and coupler cut levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-detailed underframe including piping and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cushion draft gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Roof Hatches for either open or closed operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through side grills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrane Diesel Generator included!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40440423776319,"sku":"RPI-561004","price":151.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/7461\/7663\/products\/38459968201436.jpg?v=1708012171"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-149004a-ho-enterprise-2-bay-covered-hopper-ready-to-run-flo-sweet-msgx-gray-black-red","title":"Rapido 149004A HO Enterprise 2-Bay Covered Hopper - Ready to Run -- Flo-Sweet MSGX (gray, black, red)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRapido Trains is excited to announce the “Enterprise” 2-bay covered hopper in the HO scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCovered hoppers started to become a major car style just prior to WWII and are one of the dominant car types on railroads today. Early development of covered hoppers tended to center around two-bay cars, with few mass-produced cars until the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the early development of covered hoppers, the New York Central built several different groups of “Enterprise” covered hoppers both for its own use and for its subsidiaries. The first groups were built immediately before World War II in 1939 and 1940. These cars proved quite successful, and in 1948 the NYC built another group of cars under Lot (the NYC’s classification system) number 747-H. The post-war cars were slightly larger than their predecessors with a 2000 cubic foot capacity. They utilized Standard Railway Equipment’s steel roof panels which had four offset roof hatches on each side versus the five hatches per side on the pre-war cars. An unknown number of these cars were fitted with\u003cbr\u003esmaller, circular hatches for flour and sugar loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA total of 750 cars were built in Lot 747-H. They proved so successful that additional cars followed in Lots 783, 784 and 785. The later series differed in using diagonal panel roofs but were otherwise identical to the Lot 747 cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the same time as the New York Central was building their Lot 747-H cars, the Canadian National also built 150 cars to largely the same design. These were also delivered in 1948. Although at first glance nearly identical, the CN cars differed from the NYC’s in the design of roof panels, side panels, hatch spacing and construction details. The CN’s cars remained in service for many years, with some being later converted to ballast cars for maintenance of way use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRapido is offering correct versions of both the New York Central Lot 747H cars and the CN’s home-built versions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe New York Central Enterprise Covered Hopper Cars would last well into Penn Central's tenure and cars would receive jade green or gray repaints. The jade green cars would be repurposed as company sand cars. 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Based on the previous RR-54 class of Boxcars, the RR-56 class incorporated lessons learned from the older series of cars to build \u0026amp; operate its 1st large fleet of Mechanical Reefers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RR-56 were classed as “All Purpose” MTC (Mechanical Temperature Control) cars by the Santa Fe Railroad. The fleet numbered 200 cars numbers 2000 – 2188, 2500 – 2510 in the series. Delivered with SFRD reporting marks, these were changed in 1963 to SFRP but retained their original car numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1958, Santa Fe built the RR-60 \u0026amp; RR-61 class of Reefers. These were additional cars built to the same external standards as the RR-56 class but carried different insulation \u0026amp; so were identified as Super Insulated \"All Purpose\" Mechanical Temperature Controlled cars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rapido Trains N scale Santa Fe RR56\/60\/61 Mechanical Reefer features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawn from original blueprints and drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtworks sourced from original design drawings and photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate door posts, door latches and coupler cut levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-detailed underframe including piping and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cushion draft gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Roof Hatches for either open or closed operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through side grills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrane Diesel Generator included!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40440446976063,"sku":"RPI-561005A","price":36.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/7461\/7663\/products\/3845991940486W.jpg?v=1708012573"},{"product_id":"preorder-rapido-561007a-n-class-rr-56-mechanical-reefer-ready-to-run-santa-fe-2-orange-blue-black-san-francisco-chief-slogan","title":"Rapido 561007A N Class RR-56 Mechanical Reefer - Ready to Run -- Santa Fe #2 (orange, blue, black, San Francisco Chief Slogan)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/ZAlcZorVwZM\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRapido is pleased to offer the Santa Fe RR-56\/60\/61 Mechanical Reefer in N Scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1955 The Santa Fe Railroad introduced the RR-56 class of Refrigerated boxcars. 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The Rapido Trains reefers are accurately scaled from prototype blueprints and field measurements and feature separate wire grab irons, correct running boards and brake wheels, correct cooling fan housings and positionable roof hatches. Cars come equipped with Rapido metal semi-scale knuckle couplers mounted at the correct height. The cars are accurately decorated and come indivually and six packs with multiple roadnumbers. 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Of those, 129 were domestic orders for Conrail, Missouri Pacific, Norfolk \u0026amp; Western, and Norfolk Southern. Another 40 were made for Ferrocarril del Pacifico and National de Mexico. Lastly, 422 were made for China with many significant export differences, and the final units produced were 8 for Comilog in Gabon. Despite smaller production numbers, the C36-7 was ordered at key moments that resulted in it representing the evolution of GE s Dash-7 line more than the popular C30-7s. When GE launched \"1977 Series Locomotives\" (Dash-7s) in, they cataloged a C30-7, C33-7, and C36-7. Railroads immediately ordered C30-7's for booming coal service. The C33-7 was never ordered. The C36-7 was ignored until 1979, when National de Mexico and Ferrocarril del Pacifico placed orders. These export C36-7s for Mexico were essentially identical externally to C30-7s, which were being built by the hundreds at the time. Ferrocarril del Pacifico's units were repainted into striking two-tone blue FNM paint and worked both freight and passenger service. Of the 40 C36-7s built for Mexico, only one is still in service in 2024 - Ferromex 9336. Incredibly, despite being the last operating C36-7 (among few remaining operating C30-7's) 9336 was repainted in Ferromex's classy \"Diet Coke\" scheme in 2023. The Rapido model features railroad and era-specific details, etched-metal grilles and details, roadname-appropriate lighting packages and Rapido semi-scale knuckle couplers on both ends. The smooth-running drive features a five-pole motor with dual flywheels, backed up with the MoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted operation. This GE C36-7 is equipped with a full-featured ESU LokSound and DCC decoder for realistic sound and control. 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