Horizon and Comet Cars in N & HO - Plus a lot more!

[rapidotrains]

@basementcalling , just HO unfortunately. There is a chance that we will do it in the future, but we don't have any concrete plans at the moment.

Slim chance, unfortunately... The Ski Train is based on the Tempo, and it is such a region-specific train that I doubt we would sell enough in N to cover the costs. We have a lot of other low-hanging N scale fruit to pick.

I'm glad that the announcements are good news for many of you, and I'm also glad that Mike is participating on the forum! I've been offline for the last few days with this big product launch and my email inbox has exploded.

-Jason

[OldEastRR]

I guess this means there'll be no more NH streamlined cars   --- well, it was great while it lasted!!

[brill27mcb]

I am really glad to see these! I was the project manager for the NJDOT/NJT Comet II fleet purchase. The name "Comet" was not a nickname, it was an official NJT name initiated by a co-worker and me. We were tired of referring to "the E-L push-pulls" and wanted a class name comparable to the "Arrow" MU's -- with a different first letter (so we could use shorthand A-III, C-II, etc. internally and in computer systems) and preferably about 5 letters long. "Comet" was a natural choice, since the original purchase was for the former CNJ main line (Raritan Valley Line), home of the famed "Jersey Comet." We agreed on it and started a deliberate campaign of using the name in memos, phone conversations and so on, and it stuck.

To model the earlier Pullman-built E-L push-pulls, you would need lower control cab end windows and lower passenger doors, that on the models would fortunately obscure the fact that the later designs have an added step in the stairwells to make the riser heights more manageable.

Rich K.

[daniel_leavitt2000]

I am really glad to see these! I was the project manager for the NJDOT/NJT Comet II fleet purchase. The name "Comet" was not a nickname, it was an official NJT name initiated by a co-worker and me. We were tired of referring to "the E-L push-pulls" and wanted a class name comparable to the "Arrow" MU's -- with a different first letter (so we could use shorthand A-III, C-II, etc. internally and in computer systems) and preferably about 5 letters long. "Comet" was a natural choice, since the original purchase was for the former CNJ main line (Raritan Valley Line), home of the famed "Jersey Comet." We agreed on it and started a deliberate campaign of using the name in memos, phone conversations and so on, and it stuck.

To model the earlier Pullman-built E-L push-pulls, you would need lower control cab end windows and lower passenger doors, that on the models would fortunately obscure the fact that the later designs have an added step in the stairwells to make the riser heights more manageable.

Rich K.

Thanks for the history Rich. I have been campaigning to get these for years.

To Rapido: which MBTA cars are you doing? The original PS batch or the Bombardier clones? I hope these will be in the thin yellow end stripe scheme.... This covers a lot longer era than the fat end stripes (they were repainted in the early 80's to the current scheme).

If you need any close up details, I can take photos for you.

BTW, the only difference between the PS and Bombardier versions is the B's had jack rings on the roof ends. A very easy detail to add. I think the original PS had slightly different seat material as well.

[Wolf N Works]

Here we go again. It will sell in HO but not N.  Every time something in DRGW or SP has been done in N it is almost sold out overnight but sure it will not have enough in N to be produced. Oh well I can only hope these will be done in N scale by someone.

Slim chance, unfortunately... The Ski Train is based on the Tempo, and it is such a region-specific train that I doubt we would sell enough in N to cover the costs. We have a lot of other low-hanging N scale fruit to pick.

[rapidotrains]

I guess this means there'll be no more NH streamlined cars   --- well, it was great while it lasted!!

Unless you know something that I don't, this is not our last-ever product announcement. 

-Jason

[rapidomike]

Thanks for the history Rich. I have been campaigning to get these for years.

To Rapido: which MBTA cars are you doing? The original PS batch or the Bombardier clones? I hope these will be in the thin yellow end stripe scheme.... This covers a lot longer era than the fat end stripes (they were repainted in the early 80's to the current scheme).

If you need any close up details, I can take photos for you.

BTW, the only difference between the PS and Bombardier versions is the B's had jack rings on the roof ends. A very easy detail to add. I think the original PS had slightly different seat material as well.

@daniel_leavitt2000 Yes - We're doing the Bombardier with the thin yellow end stripe. As for photos, if you have some, please send them! Email them to rapido3@rapidotrains.com

[Ed Kapuscinski]

I am really glad to see these! I was the project manager for the NJDOT/NJT Comet II fleet purchase. The name "Comet" was not a nickname, it was an official NJT name initiated by a co-worker and me. We were tired of referring to "the E-L push-pulls" and wanted a class name comparable to the "Arrow" MU's -- with a different first letter (so we could use shorthand A-III, C-II, etc. internally and in computer systems) and preferably about 5 letters long. "Comet" was a natural choice, since the original purchase was for the former CNJ main line (Raritan Valley Line), home of the famed "Jersey Comet." We agreed on it and started a deliberate campaign of using the name in memos, phone conversations and so on, and it stuck.

To model the earlier Pullman-built E-L push-pulls, you would need lower control cab end windows and lower passenger doors, that on the models would fortunately obscure the fact that the later designs have an added step in the stairwells to make the riser heights more manageable.

Rich K.

Whoa! No way! I love the people you meet here.

[rapidomike]

I COME BEARING GOOD NEWS!! 

N Scale Amtrak California Horizon Dinettes are now a go!!!

Website should be updated by end of day friday.

[rapidomike]

Can you PLEASE make the Northern Pacific 10000-series Wood Boxcar in N-Scale?

 

Can you please explain the difference between NARROW and WIDE? Is it a door thing?

   Javier

@Ngineer , narrow and wide refers to the blue and red stripes. We originally called them Phase 3 Early and Phase 3 late but Amtrak asked us to change our wording.

Narrow was the early Phase 3 scheme


And wide is the later phase 3 scheme

[Jbub]

I COME BEARING GOOD NEWS!! 

N Scale Amtrak California Horizon Dinettes are now a go!!!

Website should be updated by end of day friday.

Better news would be the ski train in n but that would mean an f40ph in n scale also. I would take an fl9 as a foob though. Just sayin'

[pilpro]

I COME BEARING GOOD NEWS!! 

N Scale Amtrak California Horizon Dinettes are now a go!!!

Website should be updated by end of day friday.

Wow that is so fantastic Mike!  I love that Rapido engages and reacts!


Paul

[pilpro]

Now maybe some Am Cal Comet coaches?

Paul

[Point353]

Better news would be the ski train in n but that would mean an f40ph in n scale also.

Kato can supply the F40PH:
http://www.katousa.com/Zcart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1510
http://www.katousa.com/Zcart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1511

[Jbub]

Kato can supply the F40PH:
http://www.katousa.com/Zcart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1510
http://www.katousa.com/Zcart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1511

Would rather have a rapido with sound for an extra 60 bucks.