These have the best speakers straight out of the box I've heard in a long, long time. Rapido hit home run with these units. Glad I was able to pick up some.
That NS version is configured in the long hood forward operation. The F next to the stairwell designates the front of the locomotive. Long hood forward operation was popular on the NW and Southern railroad. NS continued this well into this century, but it is starting to become rare as locomotives are being rebuilt and new locomotives are purchased.
They ran the locomotive which ever way it was turned. The main point was that they didn’t have to spin the power at a wye and it was far easier to manoeuvre on mine runs. It saved time and money 💰 This was the number one reason of having the Bi directional or dual controls. Did they spin the power around just so they could run long hood forward? NO.
@railenthusiast4830 all that is true, but what he is saying is that NS (as well as predecessors Norfolk and Western and Southern Railway) originally had these locomotives set up for the long hood end as the "front". Yes, they ran them either way, but they were originally set up as long hood forward. This configuration was also (at least according to origional owners NW and Southern) to provide better protection for crews in case of grade crossing accidents, which is also the same reason they continued to use a high short hood for many years.
@@randallellison6421 Also better visibility for the engineer. Signals were typically mounted on the engineer's side, so looking down the long hood the signal was visible. When in "reverse" the engineer only had a short hood to have to see around to see the signals. NS did not order anything LHF; they did take delivery of SD60s ordered by the Southern prior to the merge, these were the last new locomotives to be configured in this way before EMD and GE removed this option for future builds. Many of the LHF units saw out their days through retirement, but there are some SD40-2 and SD60 units that have been rebuilt and the "Forward" end moved to the short-hood end of the units at that time. I don't believe there are any, certainly not many, left in 2024.
Great looking models, James! I ordered a BNSF version from Iron Planet Hobbies, and it just came in today! Can't wait to dig into it, seeing these two in action has me really excited!
Very impressive and handsome looking gp38 models from Rapido, I really hope to be able to purchase some of these models in the future when I have the proper amount of 💵💰 saved up to make a purchase. The gp38 schemes that I personally am interested in are the B&O and Penn Central examples of these locomotives, these gp38 models are incredible to observe with their sound and detail features.
hey James.. got mine a couple weeks ago, and as a huge fan of the 38's.. these things are a knock out of the park for Rapido. Is it me or are they getting better
So some of these if not almost all of them had the fans upside down. They teamed up with cannon and some how the factory installed the fans wrong. These are the one piece version of fans not the two piece fans that you can take apart. Check your models for this issue. James even yours are upside down..... the csx one has them all wrong.... how did you miss this?
Shame you did not review the Southern unit as the light features as messed up. By the way ESU supports Tricolor class lights. Why didn't Rapido have that feature as ScaleTrains offers them? Why do the class lights come on with the number boards on the Southern. Rapido is losing its quality. I no longer buy Rapido's "Buy it and see what you get" models.
my guess is they used the decoder light output for the cab control lighting instead of the class lights but I could be wrong. I do know there are just so many light outputs on a decoder so in some cases they have to choose what to separate out and how to do so.
@@jlwii2000 Wrong. ESU supports all the light features. Rapido just is too lazy or don't have the qualified people to do things correct. If ScaleTrain can do it and they use ESU then Rapido can also do the same features.
These have the best speakers straight out of the box I've heard in a long, long time. Rapido hit home run with these units. Glad I was able to pick up some.
That NS version is configured in the long hood forward operation. The F next to the stairwell designates the front of the locomotive. Long hood forward operation was popular on the NW and Southern railroad. NS continued this well into this century, but it is starting to become rare as locomotives are being rebuilt and new locomotives are purchased.
They ran the locomotive which ever way it was turned. The main point was that they didn’t have to spin the power at a wye and it was far easier to manoeuvre on mine runs. It saved time and money 💰 This was the number one reason of having the Bi directional or dual controls. Did they spin the power around just so they could run long hood forward? NO.
@railenthusiast4830 all that is true, but what he is saying is that NS (as well as predecessors Norfolk and Western and Southern Railway) originally had these locomotives set up for the long hood end as the "front". Yes, they ran them either way, but they were originally set up as long hood forward. This configuration was also (at least according to origional owners NW and Southern) to provide better protection for crews in case of grade crossing accidents, which is also the same reason they continued to use a high short hood for many years.
@@randallellison6421 Also better visibility for the engineer. Signals were typically mounted on the engineer's side, so looking down the long hood the signal was visible. When in "reverse" the engineer only had a short hood to have to see around to see the signals.
NS did not order anything LHF; they did take delivery of SD60s ordered by the Southern prior to the merge, these were the last new locomotives to be configured in this way before EMD and GE removed this option for future builds.
Many of the LHF units saw out their days through retirement, but there are some SD40-2 and SD60 units that have been rebuilt and the "Forward" end moved to the short-hood end of the units at that time. I don't believe there are any, certainly not many, left in 2024.
Already own two. Southern & NS. Would love to get more. They are SWEET. Totally cool locomotives.
In the late 70's, my dad and I went to Mini City in La Mesa, CA. They had an Atlas NW High Nose GP-38 on sale for $10. My how times have changed!
Excellent review. I just ordered my Norfolk Southern gp38. Can't wait to get it. Thanks. Dave
Did you use function 21-23
Great review! I love my BN and BNSF GP38's by Rapido.
Esu loksound v5 technology sound is worth the investment for rapido trains everyday
Agreed!
Whew! Those are sharp. Thanks for a great review as always!!
James, i always enjoy your videos as you cover about every model that comes out. Great job!
Excellent review
Great looking models, James! I ordered a BNSF version from Iron Planet Hobbies, and it just came in today! Can't wait to dig into it, seeing these two in action has me really excited!
CSX 2013, is an ex B&O Unit,according to RR Archives photos. The actual locomotive is currently listed as retired.
These are amazing models. Some of the nicest I've ever seen. Rapido is on their game. Can't wait for the next run.
Hi James & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks James & Friends Randy
Much better than Life-Like version.
Very impressive and handsome looking gp38 models from Rapido, I really hope to be able to purchase some of these models in the future when I have the proper amount of 💵💰 saved up to make a purchase. The gp38 schemes that I personally am interested in are the B&O and Penn Central examples of these locomotives, these gp38 models are incredible to observe with their sound and detail features.
I got two of the bnsf units and am pleased with them
belas maquinas, show!
hey James.. got mine a couple weeks ago, and as a huge fan of the 38's.. these things are a knock out of the park for Rapido. Is it me or are they getting better
Probably the best prime mover sounds I've heard this year if not ever. I agree with you!
I miss out😢 they Sold out
The old CSX scheme is better than the new one
I like High hood locomotives
Really wanted to pick one up but my bank account is already hurting after buying the H1 Hudson 🙈💀
oooh the H1 is nice though!
🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💯
Ok ok!! I'm selling all my N scale going to HO😂😂 thanks a lot
I’ll get me wallet, I NEED the southern railway one
So some of these if not almost all of them had the fans upside down. They teamed up with cannon and some how the factory installed the fans wrong. These are the one piece version of fans not the two piece fans that you can take apart. Check your models for this issue. James even yours are upside down..... the csx one has them all wrong.... how did you miss this?
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Shame you did not review the Southern unit as the light features as messed up. By the way ESU supports Tricolor class lights. Why didn't Rapido have that feature as ScaleTrains offers them? Why do the class lights come on with the number boards on the Southern. Rapido is losing its quality. I no longer buy Rapido's "Buy it and see what you get" models.
my guess is they used the decoder light output for the cab control lighting instead of the class lights but I could be wrong. I do know there are just so many light outputs on a decoder so in some cases they have to choose what to separate out and how to do so.
@@jlwii2000 Wrong. ESU supports all the light features. Rapido just is too lazy or don't have the qualified people to do things correct. If ScaleTrain can do it and they use ESU then Rapido can also do the same features.
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