Ho Scale Locomotive Mystery Train Box by Rapido - What's Inside?

[@SlapthePissouttayew]

Engineer's side window on the M420 is an 'all weather' window. We had a TC10 (ex-NS GP9 rebuild) that had windows like that. It gave a little cover for the engineer while driving the thing with the inside windows open.

[@jimmyseaver3647]

Rapido has certainly found quite a way to clear their shelves out. Honestly, I'd love to see other companies do this from time to time as well, because I think the concept is neat and I'm sure some nerd could make a gacha joke out of it.

[@user-gq6qp5fp1c]

Its a great concept and good value. This is a great way to expose people to other products they may not have considered while still providing excellent products. Lookingforwrd to the 2024 mystert boxes.

[@rambling_railfan]

SMT Mainline, your videos have been the thing that have kept me going in the model railroading hobby. Most of my locomotives and rolling stock are from vintage train sets, meaning a lot of my locomotives are not great performers. Sometimes I just want to give up and sell all my model trains, until I watch your videos and see you fixing locomotives that seem to be in a hopeless state. It makes me realize that all hope is not lost for my model trains. Your videos keep me going in the hobby some days. Sometimes when I'm at my lowest I watch your videos and feel better, because watching you fix things makes me smile. Thanks for everything. - Rambling Railfan

[@johnnici1573]

Merry Christmas, Harrison! Thanks for spreading the joy of model railroading and sharing with us your can-do spirit.

[@JimTulk]

That looks like a great deal!!! You got some really nice stuff in those boxes. Love it and thanks for sharing. 15:33

[@TerrisJoyner]

Hello from Hoboken Ga. Love the show. My grandson and I have fun watching. Thanks for keeping the hobby alive.

[@masonprater7564]

I love to see your love of the hobby and your expertise on display. Keep inspiring and Merry Christmas.

[@MicroConstitution289]

I'm a bit late but it still feels like Christmas watching you unbox some more cool stuff! I'm glad to see the lootbox concept in our hobby

[@ElvenRogue_YT]

Those Canadian National and Canadian Pacific locomotives look pretty cool :) They are also 2 of my favorite companies.

[@Blur_Drone220]

Hi, I'm glad to see that you posted today. I usually am in tennesee, but this week I went to p.a. can't weight to see the ho shops here.

[@JonathanPan-d8u]

Rapido's really well known for their quality, quirky mechanisms, and their honesty in Britain, and they're basically the best when it comes to American diesel models too (ALCO RS 11 for example)

[@Stuartsmithfiction]

Great video! Your videos have inspired my son and I to get into trains and start our own layout, thank you for all the information you provide!

[@bonniekirtlan2019]

Your videos are so informative! Thank you for taking the time to share with us. What I've learned from you is invaluable!!

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you, I'm glad to help.

[@jordanstrains7267]

Those "Rapido's bestselling Mystery Box" are nuts 259.95 USD and 299.95 CAD that's a BIG steal, I would highly recommend getting at least 2 if you have a budget but if you have more go get more of those, these boxes are great yeah you don't know what's inside but that's the fun part about them. CAD 4 boxs 299.95 x 4 = 1199.8 USD 4 boxs 259.95 x 4 = 1039.8

[@mercuryoak2]

Wow this is actually really cool. I didn't know they had mystery boxes. I seen the price and I gotta say what you get is actually worth the money. Awesome. I should probably look at getting one for next year if they do it. Beautiful rolling stock

[@michealbeltz9523]

Harrison love the mystery boxes keep up the good work. Love the channel

[@masonprater6172]

Merry Christmas. Great to celebrate the birthday of the savior with the generosity of the spirit of the season. You are a wonderful person Harrison.

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you so much!

[@grizzlyj5252]

Wish I would of known about this sooner. My son would have loved this for a present. Maybe this will be the start of a Christmas tradition. Sure do hope that other manufacturers do this. Merry Christmas and thanks for all the great vids.

[@richgreene7043]

Harrison, Thank you so much for all the interesting, informative, educational and entertaining videos that you present. I hope that you and your family have a wonderful holiday season. Rich

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@praterworldhistory565]

Merry Christmas. You inspire me Harrison, keep doing what you do. Merry Christmas enjoy running your trains through the holidays. Love your videos. I think you got a great gift from Rapido this year, I continue to be amazed by what I love in this hobby because years ago I didn’t think I would be loving the E8s and the M420. But now I might have to order this myself next Christmas.

[@EamonntheEngineer]

This was so fun to watch Harrison, the Go Transit was my favorite. I hope that you got my letter earlier this year asking about advice on making a first layout...the one you have been working on has given me lots of ideas!

[@johnlongssilverrailz5873]

Mystery boxes - what a fun idea. Beautiful locomotives too.

[@JohnNack]

That’s a really great idea that Rapido had! Selling their items below retail value is a pretty Christmas spirit-y thing to do!

[@sealclearwater5199]

Really good value from the mystery box! Would love the E8! 🥰 Thank you for the consideration. Happy Holidays!

[@SMTMainline]

Happy holidays!

[@2jzswapper]

Love all the videos you do. Ran across your channel learning how to fix a couple locomotives that I picked up for my two young boys. It has been a while since I played with trains, about 30 years. I picked up a mystery box after watching your video! Cant wait to see what is in the box. I currently have a Athearn set from late 50’s early 60’s. Yellow boxes right before blue box. Everything is running smoothly thanks to your videos! And I am building a HO layout with my boys!

[@SMTMainline]

That's great to hear. Hopefully they send something decent, I wasn't disappointed with what I got.

[@2jzswapper]

Agreed. This will be my first modern loco and my first taste of DCC. Looking forward to what ever comes :).

[@louiswhitney1761]

Really nice to see everything with no issues… have seen stuff unlike that with issues in the past before so…😊

[@brentwheels]

Keep up the great work! Awesome deal, glad someone had mentioned this to you and taking them up on it.

[@EricCayton]

Great unboxing. Didn’t know they were selling these mystery boxes. I am thinking about ordering one. Thanks for sharing. 🚂💨

[@emilyteare8896]

My son loves watching all of your content.

[@avshutsach]

All of these trains are pretty and would look great on any layout

[@Gizmo_-vl8gy]

Just found your videos today. Been watching quite a few and really like them so far. Very informative.

[@Adm.Mustachio]

Hello, and a very Merry Christmas to you SMT, your videos have helped me to get into the model railroading hobby, and help me work on my own locomotives, good luck with your projects, and Happy Holidays.

[@mjamesb66]

Love your videos and your enjoymentof the hobby. I think the mystery box idea is cool. Looking forward to your next video.

[@CCSkater100]

Nice E8 locomotives! What a fun idea of Xmas mystery boxes! I’ll have to buy one for myself.

[@mikeparker3865]

loved the idea of the mystery box. So cool. Thanks and Merry Christmas!!!

[@oskarvalance3041]

Looks like Christmas came early. Very cool locos and rolling stock. Another great unboxing. From Texas

[@russrh]

Love this video, it was like opening our own christmas trains! Amazed at the value of the boxes.

[@SMTMainline]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@masonprater7564]

Merriest of Christmas’s to you and yours.

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

That's so cool to find a company that does these kinds of things! GR8 vid and Merry Christmas Harrison!

[@CanadianmeeseRailfaning]

amazing dcc locomotives. I have always been impressed by rapido's quality and just the way they look. Good purchases SMT

[@kevinbeverly4086]

The mystery box seems like a really awesome way for them to get products out to people who might not be able to buy all of that stuff at once and it help get inventory down to make space for new inventory. I might have to look into getting one sometime.

[@uncleh5460]

Happy Holidays SMT faithful! It seems that the population and traffic in the layout has increased. Looks great!

[@kurthenke2248]

Nice haul, I agree the attention to detail is exemplary.

[@JD-yy1nv]

This was a great video. My son loved the locomotives (and the ornaments as well)!

[@wadea.parker45]

What a great idea from a great Canadian company! Thanks, SMT, for showcasing this to all of us. I know Rapido must love that you are promoting this!

[@royburnham100]

Looked the mystery box up online and I think I’ll order one myself. Merry Christmas and thank you for sharing!

[@TomBrown-d7l]

Hi Harrison. I thoroughly enjoy your channel and apparently Jeff and Cameron keep telling me how I missed you at Larks Spur Line. One day we will cross paths. For the last couple of years I have been building up my DC layout which was boxed up in 1981 and didn’t see the running light of day until last Fall. So exciting. Please add me to your Rapido contest. You truly are inspiring and have helped me revive some old engines and memories that I reshape with my father. A new Rapido would be awesome. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

[@SMTMainline]

I haven't been to Larkspur in a couple months but I intend to go back soon, Jeff and Cameron are both great guys. Glad to hear you're getting back into the hobby, I almost left myself 7 years ago and I would have regretted it.

[@williamfowler8840]

Wow! Never heard of these mystery boxes before. Certainly looks like quite a bargain. Might have to look into this. Thanks for sharing this.

[@asquithmainlines699]

I would have loved to have ordered one of those. However the CP D-10 # 962 that I ordered 4 years ago was finally delivered just before Christmas. Great timing on Rapido’s part. Perhaps next year. Merry Christmas Harrison, looks like Santa came early for you!

[@neimrxcharix574]

Merry Christmas! Thanks for showing these to us, it's nice to see a company giving us this much value these days! 😊

[@MozanaRN]

Very nice presentation Harrison. It is good to see companies like Rapido offering equipment along with their locomotives for model rail enthusiast. I like early on that Canada had the safety cab built into their locomotives such as the M420. Very impressive. Thank you for sharing and bringing new and interesting aspects available in the model train world. Seasons greetings!

[@awr1050]

These boxes are very cool! I prefer the M420 out of all of them, but that's just me. Thanks for reviewing these!

[@KP-oe8sk]

WOW! Nice haul!! Those engines are very quiet! Merry Christmas!!

[@habbyguys]

I thought I was done buying train stuff until I watched this video. Darn you Harrison. Now to go put my order in.

[@kylek9864]

Great video. Love all the new trains and rolling stock. Keep up the good work. Have a merry Christmas

[@TeddyGoodBoy]

What a great way to enjoy the excitement of the holidays! Thanks for taking the time to share this with all of us & letting us know about these awesome mystery boxes!! Wishing you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year filled with a lot more train adventures!!🎄🎅🤠

[@robertkirschner3519]

Very very cool. Would love one of those. Thanks for the video. Never have tried a mystery box, but I think I may save up and try one next year. Merry Christmas!!!!!!

[@AndrewMather-rw5lt]

I really enjoy your videos, especially the repair videos. Keep them coming. These are some beautiful rapido locomotives. The m420 is one of my favorites I also like the tan e8a that is a beautiful paint scheme.

[@phillipwerner3476]

I have to say that to me, these are indeed a great value. I may have to look into getting one for next year. Thanks for all that you do for the hobby.

[@philhamsher3977]

Midwest Model RR also has a mystery box program. Loved watching this video.

[@ejrenting]

Merry Christmas, awesome mystery boxes. Greetings from Bulgaria 🇧🇬

[@stevenrobertson3635]

Have to say I love that 420, so you know set, I think the front door can be opened on them. I hope you have a great Christmas and wonderful new years!

[@Faresplease]

That was $1200+ well spent. Nice assortment ... Happy Holidays 🎅🌲

[@matthewvaillancourt9503]

Enjoy your content, I've learned a lot by watching. Keep up the amazing work 😊

[@Heroduothecomedian]

May your wishes come true this holiday season, merry christmas/happy holidays, and a happy New Year to everyone in this small but well loved community

[@YourLocalRailfan]

The best day is when smt uploads, merry Christmas Harrison!

[@KLund1100]

WOW, yet another very interesting video. I like the mystery box idea as well.

[@alpetterson9452]

Thank you Harrison. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@johnbarrons4605]

great video and thanks for sharing the mystery boxes. I did not realize how to run dcc/dc so I learned quite a bit from watching you today thanks Harrison and Seasons Greetings

[@ecidaho]

Very nice locos and rolling stock. Cool idea of the mystery box. I think some British manufacturers sell a similar mystery box idea. Thanks again for all your videos and the work you put in to helping all of us repair and maintain our locomotives! Take care and Merry Christmas to you and your family! Happy Holidays to all!!

[@colephillips7512]

I love your unboxing videos, the mystery box is a fun twist.

[@lydiaryckman309]

Hello smt Mainline, My mom lets me use her phone to watch your videos. I'm a newer collector from Michigan and I have learned a lot from you. My collection is really small and I love model trains.I learned how to fix my commutator and my wheel displacement on my Great northern railway steam locomotive. Over all you are so good at fixing model trains. I wish I was as good as you. Have a Merry Christmas Sincerely Sam

[@Eliot935k3]

Hi Smt from california i love this video, I come home everyday from school and the first thing i do is i watch your videos. Keep up the great content!!

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you!

[@Hiawatha_Productions]

Excellent video SMT!!! Those models look excellent! Can’t wait to see some of these beauty’s running in a live stream. Keep up the good work, and Merry Christmas!!!

[@calciajd]

That was nice to see. I’d never heard of those boxes. Thanks and happy new year!

[@alanwbelcher]

Excellent video, Harrison! I think it’s neat that Rapido has mystery boxes and very kind of you to share the mystery.

[@Planter19]

What a nice video, Christmas Box is a nice idea, I wished other manufacturers did something similar. As always great job…

[@thercbeast678]

Wow! Great video and great product! When I first saw those mystery boxes pop up on Rapido’s website I was skeptical about their contents but I had a change of heart after seeing you open 4. Looks like they really are packed with some goodies. Merry Christmas!

[@SMTMainline]

I wasn't sure ether. I find mystery boxes are usually just a way to offload junk but in this case they gave more than they were obligated to so I'm a happy camper.

[@Zebrails]

The "waiting" for the locomotives to go is a realistic operation... building up the air pressure. Rapido is great, those CN police cars are awesome. John BC

[@SMTMainline]

They only did that the on the first start up which I find strange.

[@thomaswashburn3396]

I love the idea of the Mystery Box thing. Maybe next year I'll do it for my Christmas present to my self. I always get one from me. LOL!

[@michaelhinkson6293]

Merry Christmas SMT. A friend got me the Bachmann Yardmaster set for a Christmas present, I was surprised at the crawl speed it had, it will be a good engine for slow shunting when my family gets our layout build. We had found a mostly complete Woodland scenics grand valley layout set for 40 US dollars at a yard sale a few years back and we are finally getting started building it.

[@stevenchambers6174]

Hi Harrison, they were amazing mystery boxes, so generous. I have never heard of the concept down here in Tasmania. You certainly got your money's worth, love watching your videos Cheers Steve

[@SMTMainline]

Hey, I still haven't gotten an email. Could you email [e-mail] or give me your email to get an address to ship your diesel to? Thanks Harrison

[@RapidTransitPress]

Nice selection from Rapido in those mystery boxes. Might be worth picking one up!

[@jefftomashunas7913]

Those look great!! Rapido hit it out of the park on this one. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

[@Wiggy_Simmons]

Hey, SMT! Hope you have a great Christmas this year! I'm new to the hobby and only have 1 train, it's not very good, it sparks a lot and I don't have a layout, yet! I'm excited to start working on it! Have a great new year!!

[@joehall7869]

Nice concept. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas

[@reddirtadventures5785]

The burgundy e8 is beautiful, never truely been a fan of e and f units , but just something about that one makes me wana get one . Thank you for sharing , merry Christmas from oklahoma

[@TerrisJoyner]

Hello from Hoboken Ga. My grandson and I love watching your channel. Thank you for helping to keep the hobby alive. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@dbtech7914]

Really cool! I can hear your excitement on the Canadian Pacific engines. They look like nice running engines. I like the police cars.

[@CreeAdamson-vd8kb]

From my 9 year old son: “I love your videos and some of them even help me fix trains!”

[@TheNnestor]

Thanks for the great videos SMT, like many have said before your videos inspire - I'm always looking to see if you've fixed a locomotive that I am working on. Congrats on this great haul from Rapido!

[@IdahoRailfan]

Those are some nice goodies! Always enjoy participating in your giveaways!

[@Kevin_A324]

Thanks for doing a video on one of these! I’ve been interested on what comes inside.

[@genecates2029]

Like always a great video, I am always inspired to get my layout built.

[@jasper_saberwolf]

Merry Christmas SMT! I didn’t know Rapido did these mystery boxes, they seem like a great deal! A lot of nice kit for what you paid. Love your videos and channel, here’s to a great new year in 2024!

[@SMTMainline]

Happy 2024!

[@v8vega383]

As always another fantastic video. I wasn’t aware of these mystery boxes, thanks for sharing. Happy holiday season and Merry Christmas!

[@alco251b9]

Definitely cool that they are doing this, may end up snatching one up for myself

[@mhltech69]

I really like the camera shots in this video, was able to see the great detail on your layout. Also, it’s very nice to see those Rapido trains running on the layout. Thanks for the great video and for what you do for the model train community and great contests, Merry Christmas.

[@SMTMainline]

Thanks. I tried to change up the angles and locations for each locomotive so I wasn't just repeating the same stuff over and over.

[@adame.8736]

Merry Christmas, watching your videos gave me the itch to break out my old train from when I was a kid, now my son loves playing with them!