Re: [CBQ] Merry Christmas from Rapido

["Dave Lotz via groups.io" <Dave_Lotz=bellsouth.net@groups.io>]

Jeff,

All they have to do is to ask me. I se t them copies of the original Budd molars at the onset of the project.

Dave

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From: CBQ@groups.io <CBQ@groups.io> on behalf of Jeff via groups.io <jworones=yahoo.com@groups.io>
Sent: Thursday, December 25, 2025 9:24:25 PM
To: CBQ@groups.io <CBQ@groups.io>
Subject: Re: [CBQ] Merry Christmas from Rapido

 

I agree, if you spoon feed Rapido everything they need, they will produce a good model.

I sent them a mountain of photos and my original decal artwork for the recent Rock Island bicentennial E8 “Independence” and they were very happy to have it.

A black striped E8 or E7 is very possible if enough of you demand it (I’m a red striped E8 or guy so…) and get them the proper information.

I’ve been waiting for Q bi-levels too. As I understand it, there are no ‘original’ condition Q cars in existence. They’re having a hard time figuring out the original under frame equipment configuration. If you have diagrams or photos - send them in to Rapido!

BTW, not my era, but I am all over that “Train of Tomorrow”!!!

Thanks

Jeff

On Dec 25, 2025, at 10:09 AM, 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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