Rapido FL-9 in HO and N

surprised nobody has noted this announcement on this forum:

http://www.rapidotrains.com/fl9_1.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Wow, that top picture is realistic. Amazing the detail they can do in modeling today.

Trainer wrote:Wow, that top picture is realistic. Amazing the detail they can do in modeling today.

Pffft.

In all seriousness though, where was that photo taken? I'm very tempted to guess Mamaroneck...

Actually looks like it just east of the station but could be wrong

Are we overlooking the fact that someone is making RTR FL-9s in HO AND N scale?? This is big news

NH2060 wrote:Are we overlooking the fact that someone is making RTR FL-9s in HO AND N scale?? This is big news

This is huge news. Other than the insanely priced Overland models, there haven't been many options for getting the FL9. Branford Hobbies in CT made a kit, but it wasn't highly detailed or finely crafted (though it was an attempt). The fact that Rapido is making these and offering so many schemes (and adjusting detailing based on scheme) is terrific. They even plan to do the CDOT rebuilds with the NH scheme at some point.

They are a bit pricey even for an undecorated unit but seeing their other models and what they plan to produce they should be worth every penny.