Rapido HO Scale RS-11 with Lighted Gauges, DCC, and Loksound - Ultimate Model Train Review and Demo!

[@SmackyTheB3AR]

I got two, a BN green unit, and a BN (ex-NP) patch unit. Both units look and sound great, but a few issues I had: - the grab irons on the side of the short hood are NOT tightly attached, and the packaging has a tendency to squeeze them. Fortunately I found mine and glued them back in. I also modified the blister pack (cut out the plastic around this area) to avoid squeezing them again and losing more parts. - the axle bushings developed a squeal very quickly. Some Labelle 107 took care of this. - be sure to let them run a bit to break in. Mine sounded terrible (the gearing, not the speaker) when I first started running them but this ironed itself out. - they did not run the same speed, but messing with the speed trim in ESU lokprogrammer (and turning off acceleration) should help with this a lot. I changed my front couplers to be scale head, but this is personal preference. The default couplers are nice, just chunky.

[@jlwii2000]

thanks for the input, I've pinned your comment to add a second perspective to the viewers seeing this video.

[@sammym.belfastchild]

@@jlwii2000 hi , I've watch your video's on loco reviews , I have been an N scaler for decades , but now Changing into HO shelf layout , as eyes aren't what the used to be .. , my question being , for reliability and slow performance ( as I'm mainly into switching) what in your opinion is the best manufacturer for the above.. I've heard more horror stories about Rapido not working even out of the box , I was about buy but after all the stories I'm now shy of buying... I'm sure you have lots of locos an runtime on them. Thanks much , cheers !

[@Riogrande6400]

The train club I'm a member of just got a ESU programer I'm so excited. The yellow and black look so cool together. I love Alco locomotives i really like the prime mover sound.

[@jlwii2000]

very sharp looking scheme! thanks for watching!

[@randydobson1863]

hello james it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks james friends randy and i am enjoy yours video james friends randy

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

Viva Rapido Trains! Plz reply.

[@jlwii2000]

Howdy!

[@triskellian]

Great looking locomotive! It looks like you are getting your layout worked out too. 😊

[@jlwii2000]

little by little, I have far more to do.

[@BRZrails]

Yay nickel Plate road😮

[@thetaxman5302]

Make a video on your overland sometime

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

looks good

[@roberttrains8696]

Good video Mr James the model looks great it a great review sir Robert

[@jlwii2000]

thanks Robert!

[@OldcampRanch]

Very nice loco 👍🏻

[@scentgrasslakerailway]

Great review!