Fantastic unboxing and review of this gorgeous model. I appreciate the way you calmly take us through all the steps. It's unfortunate I'm giving Rapido products a wide berth from now on.
SUPER BEAUTIFUL MODEL,ONLY THE YELLOW DEFROSTERS ON THE FRONT WINDOWS ARE MISSING,AND THE CHAIN THAT CONNECTS THE LEVER OF THE MANUAL RELEASE TO THE FRONT HOOK
F20-24 are bonus music (or novelty references) functions to represent the regions where the F59PH serves GO Transit Blues Brothers (Chicago) Cal Worthington Ford commercial (Metrolink) not sure if the second music is for TRE (Dallas)
I guess it's a bonus for those who like it or grew up listening to those bands/music? Wished Rapido added a few train announcements such as, "Please stand clear of the doors, the doors are closing", or a generic announcements.
I'm certainly looking forward to the Metrolink Delivery model on the way, so finally have something to pull my Metrolink consist after half a year. (unfortunately delayed because the brake chain fell off and it got sent back by the retailer to have it fixed/replaced). I will say, it's a bit of a shame that it looks like ESU still hasn't gotten an accurate F59PH/PHI K5LA horn and for US buyers, the price is noticebly higher compared to CA retailers. But other than that, certainly looking forward to this highly detailed model arriving.
One of the pros of the ESU Loksound 5 decoders is that you can load your own custom horns onto it. If you want a custom K5LA horn on your F59PH, shoot me a DM on Discord or Facebook. It will also come with a more accurate 12-710G3B prime mover sound with low and high idle that sounds closer to what the F59s actually sounded like IRL. Keep note you’ll need access to a Lokprogrammer for that
@@CentralJerseyRailfan I’m yet to grab one though it’s been on my list. Thank you for reaching out for that. I would really like to add some station announcements as well.
@@CentralJerseyRailfan I have quite a few F59phis, along with the F59ph on order (Im guessing they both have a similar sound file). I'll be sure to email you when I eventually get a Lokprogrammer, along with installing Loksound in my PHIs.
Nice looking and running locos, sound functions are definitely cool, but quotes from "The Blues Brothers?" Is there a connection? And I thought my ICE4 having the automated toiled flushing sound was a bit over the top. lol
What no “A Place to Stand, A Place to Grow”, song from 1967? Ontari airi air riohhh. I saw another reviewer’s class lights are much brighter. Maybe yours pushed back? I would try mine but my Digitrax DCS 200 is in Florida being repaired.
i am using servos as my switch machines. will this board power these? i am mostly interested in the input side of the board. can you send me a photo of the board with the input wire hooked up. thanks, Doug
I’m not sure what you are referring to as this is just a review video of an f59 not a switch machine. What board are you referring too and I’d be happy to help.
I’m yet to try with the new bilevel cars. It really depends on the layout as well. It was moving well with the lot of cars it was pulling but I was holding back with it on my layout as I don’t fly around my layout
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Fantastic unboxing and review of this gorgeous model. I appreciate the way you calmly take us through all the steps. It's unfortunate I'm giving Rapido products a wide berth from now on.
SUPER BEAUTIFUL MODEL,ONLY THE YELLOW DEFROSTERS ON THE FRONT WINDOWS ARE MISSING,AND THE CHAIN THAT CONNECTS THE LEVER OF THE MANUAL RELEASE TO THE FRONT HOOK
F20-24 are bonus music (or novelty references) functions to represent the regions where the F59PH serves
GO Transit
Blues Brothers (Chicago)
Cal Worthington Ford commercial (Metrolink)
not sure if the second music is for TRE (Dallas)
A train that sings. I guess the manufacturers are running out of things to invent.
Another great locomotive from Rapido. I wonder if Rapido will eventually do the Go Transit F40?
We shall see..... I hope so
Great job 👍, , you do love Rapido🍾
23 was the Blues Brothers. The bonus sounds are a cute novelty, but not sure what the point of them are
I guess it's a bonus for those who like it or grew up listening to those bands/music? Wished Rapido added a few train announcements such as, "Please stand clear of the doors, the doors are closing", or a generic announcements.
nice one Kris, I just weathered mine
Thanky ou, you did nice footage!see you later,
I'm certainly looking forward to the Metrolink Delivery model on the way, so finally have something to pull my Metrolink consist after half a year. (unfortunately delayed because the brake chain fell off and it got sent back by the retailer to have it fixed/replaced).
I will say, it's a bit of a shame that it looks like ESU still hasn't gotten an accurate F59PH/PHI K5LA horn and for US buyers, the price is noticebly higher compared to CA retailers. But other than that, certainly looking forward to this highly detailed model arriving.
It is possible to change up the horn. But it is not a deal breaker for me.
One of the pros of the ESU Loksound 5 decoders is that you can load your own custom horns onto it. If you want a custom K5LA horn on your F59PH, shoot me a DM on Discord or Facebook. It will also come with a more accurate 12-710G3B prime mover sound with low and high idle that sounds closer to what the F59s actually sounded like IRL. Keep note you’ll need access to a Lokprogrammer for that
@@CentralJerseyRailfan I’m yet to grab one though it’s been on my list. Thank you for reaching out for that. I would really like to add some station announcements as well.
@@CentralJerseyRailfan I have quite a few F59phis, along with the F59ph on order (Im guessing they both have a similar sound file). I'll be sure to email you when I eventually get a Lokprogrammer, along with installing Loksound in my PHIs.
Nice looking and running locos, sound functions are definitely cool, but quotes from "The Blues Brothers?" Is there a connection? And I thought my ICE4 having the automated toiled flushing sound was a bit over the top. lol
The blues brothers is an Easter egg for the Chicago Metra units
Got mine on order!
I love the test paint scheme with the slanted logo :)
It’s my favourite as well
Great review! Maybe I’ll buy one… or four.
Go neutral with the leased unit. It can pull via or other stuff
Great review kris
Great detail
Very nice locomotives Kris
good vid thanks lee
The metra one only the rear tail lights are hard to see
What no “A Place to Stand, A Place to Grow”, song from 1967? Ontari airi air riohhh. I saw another reviewer’s class lights are much brighter. Maybe yours pushed back? I would try mine but my Digitrax DCS 200 is in Florida being repaired.
Ya I was not thrilled about that. I will try my other 3 and see if they are any better. Thanks for watching!
i am using servos as my switch machines. will this board power these? i am mostly interested in the input side of the board. can you send me a photo of the board with the input wire hooked up.
thanks, Doug
I’m not sure what you are referring to as this is just a review video of an f59 not a switch machine. What board are you referring too and I’d be happy to help.
How fast do they go? Are they good speedy commuter locomotives?
I’m yet to try with the new bilevel cars. It really depends on the layout as well. It was moving well with the lot of cars it was pulling but I was holding back with it on my layout as I don’t fly around my layout
GO TRANSIT Will Never retire their remaining F59PHs
your highlights wasn't on
What's the minimum curve radius to run these?
The smallest I have is a 29” and they work fine. I was not able to try them on anything smaller.