Rapido’s N scale EMD FL9 A split die-cast metal frame surrounds the motor and flywheels. Driveshafts transfer power to the trucks, driving four of the five axles, just like the prototype. N scale modelers who want to model commuter operations on the New York, New Haven & Hartford don’t have to pine for the HO […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno heads down to the staff layout for a quick demo of the new HO scale New Haven 8600-series coaches from Rapido Trains. You’ll also see other new HO and N scale model train cars from Atlas, Fox […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno heads down to the staff layout for a quick demo of the new HO scale New Haven 8600-series coaches from Rapido Trains. You’ll also see other new HO and N scale model train cars from Atlas, Fox […]
The Electro-Motive Division FL9 could operate as a diesel-electric or straight electric locomotive. This HO scale FL9 from Rapido Trains captures prototype-specific detail as well as the unique sounds of this dual-mode locomotive thanks to an ESU LokSound Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. Check out this video demo of the sound effects on our staff […]
The Electro-Motive Division FL9 could operate as a diesel-electric or straight electric locomotive. This HO scale FL9 from Rapido Trains captures prototype-specific detail as well as the unique sounds of this dual-mode locomotive thanks to an ESU LokSound Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. Check out this video demo of the sound effects on our staff […]
Rapido Trains HO scale FL9 diesel locomotive We also received a version detailed and decorated for a Metro North prototype. No, this is not yet another F7. Yes, Rapido’s HO scale FL9 is an F unit, but it’s unlike any other that was built. This diesel-electric locomotive had third-rail pickup shoes to operate in the […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno is back in the workshop where he will show you the difference between Dullcote and fixative when weathering a model with pastel powders. He’ll also show you a selection of new model railroad products, including a quick […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno is back in the workshop where he will show you the difference between Dullcote and fixative when weathering a model with pastel powders. He’ll also show you a selection of new model railroad products, including a quick […]
The Rapido Trains HO scale F40PH-2D features prototype specific detail and sound. The locomotive model features an ESU LokSound Select Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. Watch two F40PH-2D locomotives haul a push-pull passenger train on the Model Railroader staff’s Milwaukee, Racine, and Troy HO scale model railroad. […]
The Rapido Trains HO scale F40PH-2D features prototype specific detail and sound. The locomotive model features an ESU LokSound Select Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. Watch two F40PH-2D locomotives haul a push-pull passenger train on the Model Railroader staff’s Milwaukee, Racine, and Troy HO scale model railroad. […]
Rapido HO scale F40PH-2D The die-cast metal chassis surrounds the motor and brass flywheels. The ESU LokSound decoder fits into a 21-pin socket on the main printed-circuit board. The Rapido Trains HO scale F40PH-2D features many separate detail parts, including etched-metal radiator grills and air-intake screens. Screaming into the station with the realistic sound of […]
Rapido Trains HO scale 52′-6″ mill gondola Price: $44.95; six-pack, $269.70 Manufacturer Rapido Trains, in association with MLW 500 Alden Rd., Unit 16 Markham, ON L3R 5H5 www.rapidotrains.com Era: 1965 to 1999 (as decorated) Road names: Canadian Pacific; CP Rail; Canadian National (two schemes); and Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Comments: A new run of Canadian-specific […]
