Rapido GMDD F59PH Locomotives are Here!

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  • Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
  • They're here and they're spectacular! At long last, our much-anticipated F59PH locomotives are on their way to you. They're so awesome that even Rapido Jeremy is excited about them, so join him for a quick overview of these commuter workhorses!
    We still have limited availability, so visit our website or your preferred dealer to get yours now!
    rapidotrains.com/ho-scale/die...
    Music by Bensound and used under license.
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  • @F40Productions
    @F40Productions 2 года назад +14

    As if I couldn't wait for my go unit already, these look utterly fantastic

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад +3

      Thanks! We're pretty pleased with them.

  • @lwilliams7364
    @lwilliams7364 2 года назад +6

    Heck yes!! Waited patiently for over a year, but the time has finally come! Can't wait to run these sweet beauties on my layout with those flashy bi-levels (when they come). You nailed it Jeremy!

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад +3

      Good things come to those who wait!

  • @Wawa111_Mainline
    @Wawa111_Mainline 2 года назад +5

    Finaly you guys need to make some metra cars though

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад +2

      We've heard that from one or two people...

    • @rhoobarb773
      @rhoobarb773 2 года назад

      Yes, yes! I could easily see myself picking up a dozen of them.

  • @joeythecat7482
    @joeythecat7482 2 года назад +5

    Finally the Trinity Railway Express has HO Scale representation

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад

      It was about time!

    • @joeythecat7482
      @joeythecat7482 2 года назад +1

      @@rapidotrains Couldn't have said it better myself

  • @raymondleggs5508
    @raymondleggs5508 2 года назад +2

    You can never have too many trains!

  • @trainglen22
    @trainglen22 2 года назад +2

    Yes, looking forward to getting mine in a few weeks time.

  • @dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267
    @dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267 2 года назад +4

    They are really nice looking locomotives

  • @ThePeninsulaRailfan
    @ThePeninsulaRailfan 2 года назад +3

    Awesome!

  • @fevinman7162
    @fevinman7162 2 года назад +3

    Great video! Loved the camerawork, it was really professional and the steadiness of the camera allowed the highlighting of all those amazing details. Well done!

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад

      Wow, that's some high praise indeed. Thank you!

    • @fevinman7162
      @fevinman7162 2 года назад

      @@rapidotrains looking forward to seeing if I can secure a Metra unit! Glad you guys made those! Hopefully there will be some other Metra products in the works 😉

  • @mels4796
    @mels4796 2 года назад +2

    wonderful video

  • @GoViaorgohome
    @GoViaorgohome 2 года назад +6

    Thank you for sharing and producing these awesome locos. I hope that picture of the MP40 is like… an Easter egg or something.
    I mean… let’s really build our Go fleet… or metra or w/e…. I hear Railrunner is a neat set.

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад +1

      We'll see what happens!

    • @linndoria
      @linndoria 2 года назад

      Yeah, I would love to see Rapido's take on the MPX series but, doesn't TLT (True Line Trains) still have a licence for the MPX locomotives?

  • @jschmid
    @jschmid 2 года назад +2

    You can tell that Jeremy enjoys doing HO scale videos a lot more than N scales product videos.

  • @tex9411
    @tex9411 2 года назад +2

    Really love the TRE one! Can’t wait to get my hands on one. TRE owns 2 F40PHs now, locomotives 130 and 131. Y’all should make those locomotives in a future F40PH run.

  • @loispadgett6306
    @loispadgett6306 2 года назад +2

    Well done Rapido beautiful locos.
    I can see them in N scale next.
    GOD BLESS 🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад +2

      They'd look pretty sweet in N scale!

  • @lylerosema5180
    @lylerosema5180 2 года назад +2

    Looking forward to seeing this model in action!!

  • @syeet1234
    @syeet1234 2 года назад +2

    definitly gonna have to grab a metra Model.

  • @kgw800
    @kgw800 2 года назад

    Nice sharp looking units

  • @houseofrandomness
    @houseofrandomness 2 года назад

    Was going to pull the trigger on the tre unit. I found 2 of F59phi units at a train show. I might still pick one up though. These look really good.

  • @UnionPacific-gg9jn
    @UnionPacific-gg9jn Год назад

    TRE my f59 of choice. I live in Dallas and I see the TRE all of the time

  • @pacset2
    @pacset2 2 года назад +2

    👍

  • @linndoria
    @linndoria 2 года назад +2

    Excellent video of your HO F59PH. I can wait to receive my GO unit and the one set of BiLevel coaches.

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад

      Thank you very much!

    • @linndoria
      @linndoria 2 года назад

      @@rapidotrains Is there a chance that Rapido will release a GO F59PH in the newest/current Metrolinx paint scheme in a future run?

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад +1

      If GO does repaint them, for sure we'll look into it!

    • @linndoria
      @linndoria 2 года назад

      @@rapidotrains It would be neat if GO/Metrolinx decided to repaint/wrap a few select remaining F59PHs in their fleet for their next major anniversary.

  • @daniellucas6573
    @daniellucas6573 2 года назад +2

    Definitely getting one! Listen out for my review when it comes here!

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад

      We look forward to it!

    • @daniellucas6573
      @daniellucas6573 2 года назад

      @@rapidotrains check some of my other reviews I've done on you guys products!

  • @linndoria
    @linndoria 2 года назад +1

    Door Closing announcement and Bombardier door Chime warning sound function would of been a nice feature to include on the DCC/Snd models. Perhaps it will be included on the DCC Sound add-on board for the Bi-Level cab coach?

  • @hdtraincam
    @hdtraincam 2 года назад +1

    im pretty sure that framed photo of the cn switcher on the wall behind the host.. is cn Oshawa line going to gm north plant this is where the line enters ritson rd

  • @CreeperBroCMJ
    @CreeperBroCMJ 2 года назад +3

    Next what about a F59PHI?

  • @marcleslac2413
    @marcleslac2413 2 года назад

    wow i remember the classic amt Amtrak Phase 3 style livery and who here remembers when the MI train unit came and the short lived Minimalist Blue and gray?

  • @minutemanmac
    @minutemanmac 2 года назад +5

    Lol, "your railroad of lies"

  • @theghostface5064
    @theghostface5064 2 года назад +3

    These are amazing. Yall have to do a f59phi and a light rail series like LA Metro, DART, and Sound Transit next.

    • @lolfunnycp
      @lolfunnycp 2 года назад

      +1 for f59phi (including coaster) and light rail

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад

      That would be cool to do!

    • @linndoria
      @linndoria 2 года назад

      It would be a major upgrade over the Athearn RTR model.

    • @UnionPacific-gg9jn
      @UnionPacific-gg9jn Год назад

      Please do dart

  • @Ya_shooter_B
    @Ya_shooter_B 7 дней назад +1

    I have a question can yall make an NCDOT one please because i would love to have that

  • @captainvanover
    @captainvanover 2 года назад +2

    can't wait to receive my TRE locos! Any idea when the bi level cars will be in?

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад

      These cars should be arriving by mid year as a rough estimate.

  • @IndustrialParrot2816
    @IndustrialParrot2816 2 года назад +1

    you guys gonna do the streamlined version in sound transit, surfliner, amtrak cascades, and metra paint schemes

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад +1

      At this time the F59PHI isn't in the works, but anything is possible in the future.

  • @mr.shadestrains6033
    @mr.shadestrains6033 2 года назад +2

    ❤️🚂😎👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @khriscamacho1212
    @khriscamacho1212 2 года назад +1

    Do the metrolink models have a prototypical nathan p2? Couldn't help but notice they're using a k5la instead unfortunatly since p2 are used 90% of the time.

  • @154Colin
    @154Colin 2 года назад +1

    You're... "superbly adequate." Unique we'll say... 😂

  • @Deckals
    @Deckals 2 года назад +3

    Rapido makes NCDOT F59PH challenge (Impossible)

  • @justkiddin08
    @justkiddin08 2 года назад +4

    Will an NCDOT unit be done? I would love to see that!

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад +3

      Very possible in a future run!

    • @justkiddin08
      @justkiddin08 2 года назад

      @@rapidotrains That would be awesome! I live in NC, I'd be first in line to purchase one lol

    • @nsmodeler24
      @nsmodeler24 2 года назад

      Put me down for several NCDOTs!

  • @pieroluciano3272
    @pieroluciano3272 2 года назад +3

    You can do it Matt Frewer! 😉😁 Yes, please do in N Scale! 😀👍

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад +1

      Hmmm...a Max Headroom bit might be a good idea...

  • @MinnesotaOtter
    @MinnesotaOtter 2 года назад +2

    With the E8 coming out, would there be a chance for E9 locomotives; including the FoT261 32A?

  • @threepea1151
    @threepea1151 Год назад +1

    Is there a white livery only Metrolink f49?

  • @Metrolinkguy865
    @Metrolinkguy865 11 месяцев назад

    I want the simple strip Metrolink one

  • @gilbertporter4992
    @gilbertporter4992 2 года назад +2

    Good video Rapido & Jeremy! I have to ask were I could find the same framed iconic photo of that CN switcher passing by a house.
    I also have to ask, what is a "Railroad of lies?"

    • @thetruckingrailfan4449
      @thetruckingrailfan4449 2 года назад +3

      "Railroad of Lies" has become Jeremy's running joke in reference to people who do freelance modeling. In other words, railroads that don't really exist.

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад +2

      Jeremy got the print directly from John Vincent, the prolific rail photographer who shot it.

    • @gilbertporter4992
      @gilbertporter4992 2 года назад +2

      @@thetruckingrailfan4449 Hey thanks apprictate it.

    • @gilbertporter4992
      @gilbertporter4992 2 года назад +1

      @@rapidotrains Hey thanks!

  • @ChungusZFG
    @ChungusZFG 2 года назад

    Awesome models. I plan on picking up a unit this week. Do you guys plan on doing the 90's Tri-Rail F40PHL-2?

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад

      Not planned at the moment as the tooling is so unique, but anything is possible.

    • @ChungusZFG
      @ChungusZFG 2 года назад

      @@rapidotrains Hopefully y'all do it soon or at some point.

  • @hoscalerailfan
    @hoscalerailfan 2 года назад +4

    Rip our wallets. First we get the Amtrak Phase 3 F40phs, now these...

  • @jontaylor6068
    @jontaylor6068 2 года назад +2

    Why not in N scale?

  • @trevorderper5050
    @trevorderper5050 2 года назад +2

    3:25 please tell me that this will be a teaser for a upcoming project that is in the works for new N scale products for this year or next year.
    P.S. I already filled the suggestion forms for the Bi-level commuter cars so I think it may soon be a reality?

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад

      Not so much a teaser, more of a plea from Jeremy...

  • @jadedfox4672
    @jadedfox4672 2 года назад

    I would have ordered a metra unit but sadly no one makes the cars *hint hint* (please make them) I’d definitely pick up an f40 tho in metra

  • @hamtrak_p42dcamtrak67
    @hamtrak_p42dcamtrak67 Год назад +1

    Can I use the ex-go units for freight?

  • @tjfm59
    @tjfm59 2 года назад +1

    ?? when will the the N scale version be out?????

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад

      Keep bombarding that product suggestion form!

  • @TimberSurf
    @TimberSurf 2 года назад +2

    Why does the manual need to be witty? 😆😂

  • @ericcallender1575
    @ericcallender1575 2 года назад +1

    Sweet. Would love to see in N scale.

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад

      We do get a lot of requests for these in N

    • @ericcallender1575
      @ericcallender1575 2 года назад

      @@rapidotrains so far I've only got 2 Rapido locos but I would order 1.

  • @randomrazr
    @randomrazr 2 года назад +1

    whens via rails new locomtoives they launched ocming?

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад +1

      Now that would be a cool model!

    • @linndoria
      @linndoria 2 года назад

      You'll have to make do with Bachmann version with TCS Wow sound for now. Not sure if they are planning to release matching coaches and cab car later on but they might.

  • @davidhill3724
    @davidhill3724 2 года назад +1

    can we get B&O passenger set in n scale

  • @ikonseesmrno7300
    @ikonseesmrno7300 2 года назад +1

    Impressive, bald one!

  • @Nicster11251
    @Nicster11251 2 года назад +1

    “You forgot F59PHI”

  • @BritishRail60062
    @BritishRail60062 2 года назад

    Nice models. Will these models be available to buy in the UK?

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад

      These have already shipped, but if you contact Rapido UK they might be able to help you out: rapidotrains.co.uk/contact-us/

  • @rainbowdash8432
    @rainbowdash8432 Год назад

    I would like one F59PH in N scale to go with my athearn GO Transit coach.

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  Год назад

      We'll keep it in mind for the future!

  • @the_autism_express
    @the_autism_express 2 года назад +1

    1:25
    Those AMT F59PHs are the closest thing we'll ever get to an F59PH in something similar to Amtrak phase 3

  • @pacset2
    @pacset2 2 года назад

    What's up with the gap on the rear pilot?

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад +1

      GMD included that under the draft gear for some reason on the prototypes.

    • @pacset2
      @pacset2 2 года назад +1

      @@rapidotrains well done, awesome

  • @509brown
    @509brown 2 года назад +1

    The video is almost as good looking as your F59PHs are!

  • @alex-pd9bb
    @alex-pd9bb 2 года назад

    Do the dc have a dcc 8 pin

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад +1

      All of our DC models come with a 21 pin DCC socket.

  • @keatonsparksvideoproductions
    @keatonsparksvideoproductions 2 года назад

    Now do a cascades f59phi and talgo set

  • @raymondleggs5508
    @raymondleggs5508 2 года назад

    NEM Coupler Socket?

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад

      These have a standard #5 compatible coupler box.

  • @DNCRRAILFAN120
    @DNCRRAILFAN120 3 месяца назад +1

    Can You Sell These In Walmart Online Store?

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  3 месяца назад +1

      These aren't available through Walmart, but can be purchased through hobby shops or our website.

  • @tieplatecaf
    @tieplatecaf 2 года назад +1

    Sooooo …. Who slept outside !?!

  • @thegreypenguin5097
    @thegreypenguin5097 2 года назад

    no nc scheme!?

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад

      Not in this release unfortunately. These would need new tooling for the nose and cab, but we'll be considering them for the next run.

  • @chrislongbeard
    @chrislongbeard 2 года назад +2

    Nice but way too new for 1960s PRR. Which by the way is a RR of lies based on a prototype so does that make it a RR of white lies?

  • @wifidaybreak
    @wifidaybreak 2 года назад +1

    Can I get a ex go transit number 18522 RBRX

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 года назад +1

      Unlettered versions are available for modellers who want to customize their own: rapidotrains.com/ho-f59ph-dc-silent-ex-go-lease-unnumbered.html

    • @linndoria
      @linndoria 2 года назад

      You could also number it 18522 RPDX as well.

  • @Jonathanrailfanning123
    @Jonathanrailfanning123 2 года назад +1

    we need metra bi levels made by rapido kato is stupid we need silver not pullman HO SCALE