Re: [CBQ] Merry Christmas from Rapido

["Gordon Smith via groups.io" <kc2bw=optonline.net@groups.io>]

Well lets hope they put the correct nose grab irons on this time and the 
roof irons above the center door.
Gordon Smith

Richard Gortowski via groups.io wrote:
> Dave V,
>
> Every year at the Naperville RPM, I talk to the Rapido rep about 
> possibly doing the E8 in black stripes, and mention the units that never 
> received the plated panels up to BN (what could be easier from a 
> manufacturing perspective.)  They always say what a great idea and 
> they're working on it.  You can see the results.
> I understand the market for the red stripes is probably much larger as 
> us transition-era modelers fade away, so it's hard to argue economics .  
> Rapido does a superb job and they need to make a profit to stay in 
> business.  Their RTR freight cars have really filled some gaping holes, 
> and I have many of them on my layout.
> Whine over   ;-)
>
> Rich G
>
> On Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 10:09:15 AM CST, DAVID VARILEK via 
> groups.io <domecars=msn.com@groups.io> wrote:
>
> I'd also like to see the black nose versions, hopefully on the next 
> runs.   As a Rapido retailer, I can say they do listen to the customers 
> and the E units sell well, so additional runs may be in the planning 
> stages.    Interesting to see them doing the Train of Tomorrow.   I also 
> play with O scale and have the Golden Gate Depot set in UP colors.   It 
> may not be Q, and most folks know how I love my Q dome cars, but it's 
> nice to see it get some attention.
> Dave Varilek

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