Rapido FL9 in N announced

[bbussey]

I'll have to seriously think about acquiring the two Amtrak units also.

[CBQ Fan]

I'll have to seriously think about acquiring the two Amtrak units also.

I am now leaning more towards the Amtrak as I have the amfleets already.  Do not expect a preorder from me though.  When it arrives I just might buy it.  I am tired of rescheduling screwing up my regular purchases.

[Joetrain59]

I'll have to get at least one, but which is the conundrum! ;(  PC, NH, MN?
 Glad to see it announced. Thanks.
 Joe D
Oh, as Richie wants LIRR, I'd like one too. Even though I don't have/want any C3 bi-levels.
 BUT, I'd really like a G5:)

[bbussey]

I am now leaning more towards the Amtrak as I have the amfleets already.  Do not expect a preorder from me though.  When it arrives I just might buy it.  I am tired of rescheduling screwing up my regular purchases.

Fortunately, when the pilot models are displayed in West Springfield next January, you'll still have time to get a reservation in before production starts. 

PBLWs are still scheduled for this year, so it's going to be a nice seven-month stretch for NH modelers. 

[tom mann]

Group hug time, folks!

[Scott Lupia]

I am pre-ordering and I have absolutely no need for any of these! No "wait and see" attitude needed here!  I can't wait for these loco's.  Great announcement guys!

Scott lupia

[screeh]

Wow, never expected to see these as RTR models... may have to pony up for one in NH (and so what if I model the pacific northwest & Canadian prairies? I'll find a way to run it)

Edit: just read the proper announcement, realised these will also come out in ConnDOT / NH - that will suit me just fine.

I also see the fine folks at Rapido have plenty of scope for a second batch of schemes (or for the kitbashers to have some fun):

• Metro-North blue & yellow http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=93803&nseq=250
• Maine Eastern (now that's a pretty scheme) http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=165996&nseq=198
• Morristown & Erie (same loco as above?) http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=415645&nseq=52
• Ohio Railway Supply, on Cuyahoga Scenic - hey Puddy, see what it's pulling? http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=376031&nseq=68
• Orford Express (so modern Canadian modelers can have one, too) http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=456701&nseq=3

[ljudice]

I'll get in the group hug when CNJ GP40P's come out...   

But seriously, the FL9 model sounds fantastic.  I remember as a kid painting one of those C-liners into NH colors in fact....  Or wait, did they come in NH?  Thinking of HO actually...

The idea of a second era, probably Penn Central is getting more appealing.

[LV LOU]

No need for them,but I think a pair of those blue/yellow PC's are in my future..Just too cool to pass up,and I know I'd end up scratchbuilding them eventually..

[ljudice]

No need for them,but I think a pair of those blue/yellow PC's are in my future..Just too cool to pass up,and I know I'd end up scratchbuilding them eventually..

I remember when those units started showing up - I was furious!  PC units should be black! 

The Amtrak units were mostly used on the Empire Service into Penn Station, correct?

[LV LOU]

I remember when those units started showing up - I was furious!  PC units should be black! 

The Amtrak units were mostly used on the Empire Service into Penn Station, correct?

Lou,I always wanted a set of those just because of that horrible paint job..From a modeling standpoint,a one off PC unit,just way too cool to pass up..

[sizemore]

While the PC's probably didn't go far from the NEC, they are tempting! The Amtrak is the same boat ( 1979...too late for my time period!).  Guess I'll have to do my homework to see how far I can stretch the story...for the PC units!

The S.

[eric220]

Very cool loco! I have no dog in this hunt, but I thought I'd do my part to push this toward page 25. 

[Wutter]

Even though I don't model anything near the NEC, I think this may be as close to the Midwest as they ever came: http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=459332&nseq=21

I'll probably end up getting one just for the cool factor.

[garethashenden]

My grandfather went on what appears to be a FL9 pulled rail tour in 1971. Here are the pictures