Rapido HO Comet Car Closeup!

Rapido Josh give us a look at our much anticipated HO scale Comet car samples! Comet Cars: rapidotrains.com/products/ho-...

[@Railroadfan5383]

When Josh is the one talking about the models, he does the best explaining of all the features and lighting and so on. Hearing all the technical stuff and how it works is extremely helpful especially from him. He should be featured in more videos!

[@rapidotrains]

Noted! We like Josh videos too!

[@MassDOT1136]

Man, I can’t wait to get my hands on these! My MBTA fleet deserves some accurate rolling stock.

[@rapidotrains]

Awesome!

[@CraftyFoxeMC]

1:47 That would be epic if there was the middle door comet cars. It seems many of the cars you see nowdays have those like Metro-North and NJT

[@rapidotrains]

On a future run for sure!

[@FreedomtowerStudios]

I can't wait for the NJ Transit ones! I grew up with these passenger cars. This right here is my childhood and having them would be a dream come true!

[@rapidotrains]

We love making people's railroad dreams come true!

[@BandanRRChannel]

The only thing that censored crash sequence was missing was an "I Love Toy Trains" style "Oh no!" at the end. Great looking models!

[@rapidotrains]

Thanks!

[@maestromecanico597]

Very, very well done. Indeed the P-S sets for the Eire Lackawanna along with their new U34CH locomotives were tagged as "Dieseliners" in the early 1970s. After the NJ Transitization of New Jersey commuter railroading, including the Central Railroad of NJ, the next batch of cars were dubbed "Comet" as they would be replacing the oldest CNJ cars in the fleet at that time. I already have a HO set of Comet IIs from another manufacturer but would love to have a set of prototypical Dieseliners some day.

[@rapidotrains]

Yes we'll look at doing the EL cars in the future!

[@RailserveJohn]

Beautiful cars. I know I am excited for my NJT set. I really hope you guys decide to do another run with the center doors as well as a NJT cab car with ditch lights. Always looking forward to what amazing projects are on the horizon from Rapido. All the best, John

[@rapidotrains]

We'll certainly be looking at that for the next release!

[@Tcostello105]

Sweet just pre-ordered these last night. They look awesome!

[@rapidotrains]

Thanks!

[@mbrproductions160]

I remember your video from 8 or 9 years ago when you said that model MBTA equipment was hard to find, well thankfully, not anymore!

[@MattforApple]

2 videos in 1 day!!! Jordan is on a roll

[@rapidotrains]

Haha we've been busy! 😁

[@jdayal123]

These are crazy beautiful. Ordered MBTAs. Thinking what would also be beautiful is that new CDOT scheme, incidentally being worn by former MBTA cars ;)

[@rapidotrains]

Awesome, thanks for the order! The CT Train cars are actually the Mafersa built coaches, but they would be cool to see models of too!

[@jdayal123]

@@rapidotrains ah! You guys know everything! Also, agree, would be another great model....

[@MiddleboroLakevilleRailfan]

Looks great! Cant wait to see the finished product!

[@rapidotrains]

Thanks!

[@MiddleboroLakevilleRailfan]

Yeah no problem!

[@njrailfanner45]

I waited 20 years for new Comet cars since the last time anyone ever made these was by walthers in the 1990s. I am crying right now, I have wanted a new company to make these cars my entire life and finally someone decided to do it. These cars mean a lot to me, Incredible job Rapido.

[@rapidotrains]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@Kfinnerty127]

I couldn’t agree more. I have 50+ NJT Comets coming. Ps ARROW cars !

[@mbrproductions160]

The MBTAs comets are actually called the BTC-1C, BTC-1A, BTC-1B, and CTC-1B (cab cars). All except the BTC-1C were built by Bombardier, the BTC-1C itself being built by pullman, as they are the oldest.

[@rapidotrains]

Cool, thanks for the info!

[@kettlerunrailfan]

Love the look of these cars and can’t wait to see all the paint schemes on the finished product!

[@rapidotrains]

Thanks so much!

[@thatguyy7581]

you don’t know how long i’ve been waiting for this video

[@rapidotrains]

Great!

[@haroldalexis4200]

Ready to get these cars. Excellent video, love the comedy. 😄

[@rapidotrains]

Thanks for the feedback! Comet production is well underway!

[@odielodie]

Cant wait to use these for my njt layout!

[@rapidotrains]

Great!

[@prairierailproductions6737]

I have a feeling designing and manufacturing model trains is rapidos pastime.

[@rapidotrains]

There might be a couple of guys around the office who like trains. 😜

[@brandongaines1731]

They've always said that Rapido locos and rolling stock look best upside-down after an "accident" - now they've finally positioned them that way in a preview video!

[@rapidotrains]

🤣

[@bostonrailfanner471]

i cant wait to get my hands on those mbta sets!

[@rapidotrains]

👍

[@bostonrailfanner471]

@@rapidotrains 👍

[@fafnir242]

I do plan on getting a fleet of these and some FL9s when I'm not broke. Lol.

[@rapidotrains]

Fortunately there is still some time to save up, these are due next spring!

[@herbertrodriquez6456]

Please do, I have several some of the most beautiful locomotives produced.

[@sebastian.stamour]

Incredibly excited for my CTDOT cars

[@rapidotrains]

Awesome!

[@brayidur]

Already have the full CDOT MNRR on order, and received the FL9 to accompany...even Tracked down a MNRR genesis to go with.... Just hoping and waiting for the shoreliners gotta love that middle door!

[@rapidotrains]

If the first release does well, we'll certainly consider the middle door versions in the future!

[@railexposure6678]

Can’t wait for the N Scale ones.

[@rapidotrains]

We should have first samples before too long!

[@oakrail8100]

It Funny How You Able To Make Two Vids In One Day!Btw Noice Model

[@rapidotrains]

We've been busy! 😁

[@dwrb321]

Any updates on a possible DCC install?

[@mercedes8192]

Long live the Comets! They are Retiring for us this October!

[@rapidotrains]

Agreed!

[@Gunworm1]

Those would look totally awesome next to some Amtrak California and surfliner cars.

[@rapidotrains]

👍

[@iannarita9816]

Thx again

[@rapidotrains]

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[@douglasayers1485]

Great design

[@rapidotrains]

Thanks a lot!

[@miguelangelgarrido7233]

hola buen dia muchas gracias por subir el video abrazo grande y cuidesen

[@rapidotrains]

Thank you!

[@JBS319]

Already have 6 on order to go with my modernized FL9s that are also on order.

[@rapidotrains]

Awesome, thanks for the order!

[@rozeenajamil]

yes some ho scale nj transit commet cars!

[@rapidotrains]

👍

[@ProbablyNotZack]

2 videos within hours of eachother? this must be a record

[@rapidotrains]

We've been busy! 😎

[@nw611J]

Hey guys great Products I really like what I see from you guys by the way your videos always give me a good laugh. One quick question when will we see anther steam locomotive from you and have you guys ever thought of making a N&W J class like the 611? Thanks for the great video Jeff.

[@rapidotrains]

Probably won't see a 611 from us, but we've got a couple of HO steam locomotives in the works. This includes the CPR D10 and CN H-6, and we have others planned for the long term. rapidotrains.com/content/icons-canadian-steam

[@nw611J]

rapidotrains ok sounds good thank you one other loco I was wondering if you guys would make is the CN S1b like the 3254. I rode be hide that engine in 2009 at Steamtown and really enjoyed it. Thanks for letting me know and hope you are all doing well in this crazy time Jeff.

[@glenpower1677]

Nice!

[@rapidotrains]

Thanks!

[@RobertWojcik100]

Awesome!!! Can’t wait to get my AMT fleet in it’s going to look awesome with Rapido fp7 AMTs. as always another amazing looking model. Will the cab car have sound? Bell horn things like that?

[@rapidotrains]

Thanks! The Comet cars don't have sound from the factory, but there is a decoder plug for anyone who wants to do a custom install.

[@IsaacAmadeo]

What FP7?

[@IsaacAmadeo]

@@rapidotrains You said the cab cars have a decoder built in, will we have to just plug in a speaker or replace the decoder?

[@F40Productions]

We need a GO train like this

[@rapidotrains]

Maybe one day!

[@ajp31]

THANK YOU for showing the correct window arrangement on the engineer's side of the cab cars! Will the NJT cars have the horizontal bar across the cab end center door, as shown in the samples, or will that be removed?

[@rapidotrains]

The bar will be installed as it is on the real cars. There are pictures of these cars with the bar both across the door or hanging down beside it.

[@ajp31]

rapidotrains Thanks for the response! Interesting...I can’t find any photos (in my collection or elsewhere) showing it, but I trust your attention to detail. And I suppose it wouldn’t be hard to clip off! 😉

[@MrPedroramos8911]

Can't wait to get these in N scale

[@rapidotrains]

We should have the first samples soon!

[@SDRefuse333]

Sad there’s no UTAX/ Front Runner coaches might get a septa one tho, also when will the F59ph be delivered? In the review video for it I didn’t hear them say the delivery date, keep up the great work and models!

[@rapidotrains]

The UATX/Front Runners are the earlier Erie Lackawanna versions, but we're interested in making those in in the future! The F59 models will be delivered sometime mid next year. We'll update the delivery schedule as things progress. rapidotrains.com/new-product-delivery-schedule

[@MaxSupercars]

They will come in spring 2021... aha... today message from Trainworld... your Rapido Comet cars has been delivered and sent to you... 😃 But OK. They will be nice looking detailed cars for sure. Looking forward for them! 😊 I'll make a video review then and built in the strobe lights in cab car too... 😝

[@rapidotrains]

The Comets were expected sooner, but thanks to Covid and the ongoing chaos with shipping issues the delivery was delayed quite a bit.

[@MaxSupercars]

@@rapidotrains Yeah, it does not matter... mine are on the way to me... so hopefully they will arrive until Chrismas... 😃

[@kalannorman3275]

Will there be a 21 pin plug in the cab cars to add sound or will we have to do a full install?

[@rapidotrains]

Sorry - it looks like nobody responded. There is a plug.

[@maravonhurley4731]

Can you PLEASE do the mbta double decker coaches. No one has ever done them right and they would be amazing from rapido

[@rapidotrains]

Anything is possible in the future.

[@spl1011]

Pretty please do the Metro North M1, M2, M3, M4 (especially the M3) EMUs. Pretty please!

[@rapidotrains]

Head over to our product suggestion form!

[@LexusRXGuy]

Will you guys be making sets with era correct coaches and era correct locos. I think it would be cool if you did and I’ll purchase a set

[@rapidotrains]

No sets planned, but locomotives are being sold separately. We have FL9's, and F40's coming early next year which ran with these cars.

[@farmerdave7965]

How about doing them in Front Runner paint scheme.

[@rapidotrains]

The Front Runner cars are the earlier Comet I variants, but we'll consider them for the future!

[@dexecuter18]

Looks good. Is the N scale release tracking to come out at about the same time? And will there be any notable differences between the HO and N versions?

[@rapidotrains]

The N scale Comets will be a bit further out. We're working on the tooling now.

[@dexecuter18]

@@rapidotrains Good to know, plenty of time to save for a few trains of them.

[@NorthAtlanticRails]

If only I got them in time. Will they ever be shown again? I'd probably get the Metro-North Railroad ones (Shoreliners)

[@rapidotrains]

It's likely that we'll run them again at some point.

[@NorthAtlanticRails]

@@rapidotrains Ok. Good to know. I'll try and get my own someday

[@BCrailguy45]

A yes rapido is making the Driveable coaches

[@rapidotrains]

Like the prototypes are not motorized, neither are our models, but they will have full lighting on each model!

[@pnhrailroad]

Very nice - but will yo make some n scale penn central locomotives?

[@rapidotrains]

We've done the N scale Penn Central FL9 models in the past, but there may be others in the future!

[@milwaukeemodeler1029]

Will y’all ever do a new run of Ho scale dash-8 40cm’s?

[@rapidotrains]

Most likely at some point!

[@IsaacAmadeo]

Would you guys consider doing the Amtrak California comet cars in a future run?

[@rapidotrains]

The Amtrak California "Comet" cars are unique being based on the Arrow I EMU 's and would require all new tooling. We'll certainly consider it for the future though!

[@IsaacAmadeo]

@@rapidotrains If they are that specific I would say don't worry about it. If your gonna make a uniquie set I would say make the Amtrak California Siemens Venture trainset

[@jpprophete1988]

rapidotrains please do. I would really like to see that.

[@skeetjeffcitysub86]

Where to get that lighter to make the lights go on and off

[@rapidotrains]

The lighter comes with every one of our Comet cars!

[@airgamer1403]

Typical Rapido, These are just too good!!

[@rapidotrains]

Thanks!

[@peoriavideosltd6822]

Stainless steel, aluminum.... One of those.

[@rapidotrains]

Shiney metal!

[@forgonezinke]

when will the ho dash-8 be in the store

[@rapidotrains]

These were delivered a few years ago. We likely will do a new run in the future though!

[@AVeryRandomPerson]

Now, when can we expect some Comet Vs?

[@rapidotrains]

We'll consider them for the future! For now we're focusing on this run.

[@metrocityrr]

I would love to see the entire comet series be made including comet III IV V and IB

[@Ashley_.can._gachaTiktok]

I lived in Worcester Massachusetts I always see the mbta commuter trains l see the comet cars

[@rapidotrains]

Nice!

[@jgodfrey546]

I gather Janet has a 'no 2 videos per day' rider on her contract...? On a serious note, any thought to re-issuing those snazzy Turbo Ts...?

[@rapidotrains]

I guess today was an exception! 😂 Not sure if we'll be restocking the T shirts at the moment, but we'll look into it.

[@gustman9048]

Do they have any MTA cars?

[@rapidotrains]

Probably in the next run!

[@herbertrodriquez6456]

Model railroading, best high in the world.

[@rapidotrains]

As this is a family-friendly channel, we 100% agree!

[@herbertrodriquez6456]

@@rapidotrains Cant wait for Rapido to come out with the center door comet cars. Real treat.

[@piedmontrailfan81]

First! Again.. welp, I guess it’s still awesome!

[@rapidotrains]

Awesome!

[@mercedes8192]

Technically, I was first! But does not really matter! 😅

[@Roaster_8310]

MBTA & NJT cab car

[@rapidotrains]

👍

[@amtrak706]

Those look nice, but the horns at 2:48 and 3:00 are really poor quality detail parts, like Tyco or Life-Like level. Hopefully that’s just a preproduction thing.

[@rapidotrains]

These are pre-production parts subject to refinements. Detail parts such these are usually the last to be cleaned up before production.

[@ajmproductions6766]

N scale comet cars please

[@rapidotrains]

Yes we've announced these in N too! rapidotrains.com/products/n-scale/passenger-cars/n-scale-comet-cabs-and-coaches

[@keatonsparksvideoproductions]

FIRST

[@rapidotrains]

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