Rapido GMDD F59PH Locomotives are Here!

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  • 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 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks! We're pretty pleased with them.

  • @lwilliams7364
    @lwilliams7364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good things come to those who wait!

  • @raymondleggs5508
    @raymondleggs5508 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can never have too many trains!

  • @joeythecat7482
    @joeythecat7482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Finally the Trinity Railway Express has HO Scale representation

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was about time!

    • @joeythecat7482
      @joeythecat7482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rapidotrains Couldn't have said it better myself

  • @loispadgett6306
    @loispadgett6306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They'd look pretty sweet in N scale!

  • @Wawa111_Mainline
    @Wawa111_Mainline 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Finaly you guys need to make some metra cars though

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @rhoobarb773
      @rhoobarb773 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267
    @dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They are really nice looking locomotives

  • @ThePeninsulaRailfan
    @ThePeninsulaRailfan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome!

  • @jschmid
    @jschmid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @fevinman7162
    @fevinman7162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @fevinman7162
      @fevinman7162 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 😉

  • @GoViaorgohome
    @GoViaorgohome 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We'll see what happens!

    • @linndoria
      @linndoria 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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?

  • @UnionPacific-gg9jn
    @UnionPacific-gg9jn ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @tex9411
    @tex9411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @trainglen22
    @trainglen22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They're shipping as we speak!

  • @mels4796
    @mels4796 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wonderful video

  • @lylerosema5180
    @lylerosema5180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looking forward to seeing this model in action!!

  • @syeet1234
    @syeet1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    definitly gonna have to grab a metra Model.

  • @pacset2
    @pacset2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👍

  • @kgw800
    @kgw800 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice sharp looking units

  • @CreeperBroCMJ
    @CreeperBroCMJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Next what about a F59PHI?

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We'll see what happens!

  • @linndoria
    @linndoria 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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?

  • @linndoria
    @linndoria 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!

    • @linndoria
      @linndoria 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @linndoria
      @linndoria 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @theghostface5064
    @theghostface5064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      +1 for f59phi (including coaster) and light rail

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would be cool to do!

    • @linndoria
      @linndoria 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @UnionPacific-gg9jn
      @UnionPacific-gg9jn ปีที่แล้ว

      Please do dart

  • @daniellucas6573
    @daniellucas6573 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We look forward to it!

    • @daniellucas6573
      @daniellucas6573 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @houseofrandomness
    @houseofrandomness 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @marcleslac2413
    @marcleslac2413 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

  • @hdtraincam
    @hdtraincam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's exactly where it is!

  • @154Colin
    @154Colin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @khriscamacho1212
    @khriscamacho1212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @captainvanover
    @captainvanover 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @IndustrialParrot2816
    @IndustrialParrot2816 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Deckals
    @Deckals 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Rapido makes NCDOT F59PH challenge (Impossible)

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Might happen in the next run!

  • @mr.shadestrains6033
    @mr.shadestrains6033 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ❤️🚂😎👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @threepea1151
    @threepea1151 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there a white livery only Metrolink f49?

  • @pieroluciano3272
    @pieroluciano3272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Nicster11251
    @Nicster11251 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “You forgot F59PHI”

  • @MinnesotaOtter
    @MinnesotaOtter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @hoscalerailfan
    @hoscalerailfan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      When it rains, it pours...

  • @Metrolinkguy865
    @Metrolinkguy865 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want the simple strip Metrolink one

  • @ChungusZFG
    @ChungusZFG 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ChungusZFG
      @ChungusZFG 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @gilbertporter4992
    @gilbertporter4992 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @gilbertporter4992
      @gilbertporter4992 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thetruckingrailfan4449 Hey thanks apprictate it.

    • @gilbertporter4992
      @gilbertporter4992 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rapidotrains Hey thanks!

  • @justkiddin08
    @justkiddin08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Very possible in a future run!

    • @justkiddin08
      @justkiddin08 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @nsmodeler24
      @nsmodeler24 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Put me down for several NCDOTs!

  • @minutemanmac
    @minutemanmac 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lol, "your railroad of lies"

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We're not judging though!

  • @BritishRail60062
    @BritishRail60062 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @trevorderper5050
    @trevorderper5050 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ikonseesmrno7300
    @ikonseesmrno7300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Impressive, bald one!

  • @hamtrak_p42dcamtrak67
    @hamtrak_p42dcamtrak67 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I use the ex-go units for freight?

  • @jontaylor6068
    @jontaylor6068 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why not in N scale?

  • @tjfm59
    @tjfm59 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keep bombarding that product suggestion form!

  • @davidhill3724
    @davidhill3724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can we get B&O passenger set in n scale

  • @rainbowdash8432
    @rainbowdash8432 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We'll keep it in mind for the future!

  • @jadedfox4672
    @jadedfox4672 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @raymondleggs5508
    @raymondleggs5508 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    NEM Coupler Socket?

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      These have a standard #5 compatible coupler box.

  • @alex-pd9bb
    @alex-pd9bb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do the dc have a dcc 8 pin

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @randomrazr
    @randomrazr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    whens via rails new locomtoives they launched ocming?

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Now that would be a cool model!

    • @linndoria
      @linndoria 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @ericcallender1575
    @ericcallender1575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet. Would love to see in N scale.

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We do get a lot of requests for these in N

    • @ericcallender1575
      @ericcallender1575 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @509brown
    @509brown 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @TimberSurf
    @TimberSurf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why does the manual need to be witty? 😆😂

  • @pacset2
    @pacset2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @pacset2
      @pacset2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rapidotrains well done, awesome

  • @the_autism_express
    @the_autism_express 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It would have been cool to see Amtrak get these back in the 90s!

    • @the_autism_express
      @the_autism_express 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rapidotrains yes

  • @keatonsparksvideoproductions
    @keatonsparksvideoproductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now do a cascades f59phi and talgo set

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would be a fun project.

  • @tieplatecaf
    @tieplatecaf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sooooo …. Who slept outside !?!

  • @thegreypenguin5097
    @thegreypenguin5097 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    no nc scheme!?

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @DNCRRAILFAN120
    @DNCRRAILFAN120 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can You Sell These In Walmart Online Store?

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @wifidaybreak
    @wifidaybreak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I get a ex go transit number 18522 RBRX

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      You could also number it 18522 RPDX as well.

  • @chrislongbeard
    @chrislongbeard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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?

    • @rapidotrains
      @rapidotrains  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Railroad of Plausibility?

  • @Redcoat123
    @Redcoat123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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