Manufacturer
Rapido Trains Inc.
140 Applewood Crescent, Unit A
Concord, Ont., Canada L4K 4E2
www.rapidotrains.com
Era: 1952 to present day
Comments: These new N scale lightweight passenger cars from Rapido Trains are some of the best-detailed commercial models I’ve seen. Each plastic car comes assembled and ready-to-run with body-mounted Micro-Trains magnetic knuckle couplers, interior and underbody details, battery-powered lighting, and etched brass vestibule end gates.
The model shown here is an 80-seat coach. A type E sleeper with 4 sections, 4 bedrooms, and 8 duplex roomettes is also available. Both models represent Canadian National prototypes from the 1954 delivery of smooth-side cars that rode on four-wheel roller-bearing trucks. The cars will operate on 11″ radius curves.
These models closely follow the same construction and excellent detailing used on the Rapido HO models reviewed in the January 2007 Model Railroader. The clear window glazing has raised and plated sashes that fit into the openings to reproduce the proto-type’s flush-mounted windows. Our samples came neatly painted in realistic colors, and multiple car names or numbers are offered in all 28 road names.
I agree. The 1954 Scheme is awesome. Best detail I've ever seen. Even better than the Nscale brass passenger cars I've seen.
Thank you Rapido,For the longest time i have been hoping Kato would do a C.N. paint sceme in their passenger cars.I"m glad they have not. These rapido cars are nothing more than fantastic.I can"t wait for the next release.Finally a great detailed Canadian National Passenger car.Way to go.