Wow, that knocks Bachmann UK’s pantograph on their OO Class 90 out of the park! Your future UK EMUs (you are doing the Class 333, right?) need a similar feature! 🙂
This is the most similar locomotive to the E-32 Breda-Marelli (GAI) that we have in Chile !! It is very well done and many details, congratulations! the only detail that the main horn did not sound! hehe
Darn. Just when I had exorcised my fascination for Spanish Renfe clas 7800/278 Panchorgas (after a lifetime of my local Dutch NS class 1200s) and you put up a video of this...
As a modeller with a niche interest in electric railroading alongside conventional diesel electric railroading, these EP-5s do look tempting to have as part of an electrified district with freight electrics (such as the E-44 or E-33 wink wink, nudge nudge). As for when New Haven joined Penn Central, my understanding is that they joined the fold in 1969 and a condition of the PC merger by the ICC was including the NH (along with N&W taking control of the D&H and EL through Dereco)
Ya the NYC and PRR didn't really want to include the New Haven in the merger and the NH itself was already bankrupt. Approval by the ICC was conditional on the NH being included and they formally joined the PC system on Dec 31, 1968.
Rapido's secret is they took Wayne Szalinski's shrink machine and shrunk lots of prototypes. I know, one was leaking diesel fuel when it arrived in the mail. Anyway, I read in a model railroading book long, long ago published in the 1970s or 80s about some enthusiasts actually model working overhead centenary to power their electric models. The author said that was a whole other level of model railroading that was beyond the scope of the book. I wish I could find those old model railroading books, but the library disposed of them decades ago.
I bet if it was fall when the yellow ep5 was painted it would have been better received. I personally like it, but living in Connecticut doesn't qualify me to force color pallets on people. Another outstanding model none the less!!
Wow, Great Video and Epic Locomotives! Well, now you know what this means, you'll have to start making the Catenary systems for these locomotives! 😁 Hoping these come out in N scale one day, and especially if you could make those British Columbia Railway GMD GF6C's! 😎👍
Great video and an awesome model! I live near New Haven and remember traveling on trains pulled by EP-5s. I always thought they were very cool! I have S-Gauge, (American Flyer), and I have an EP-5, but it doesn’t have as many features as yours. Best of luck, I hope you sell a lot of them.
Hello Rapito trains that is a cool locomotive I hope it runs on DC and DCC layouts of the ep 5 electric locomotive I like the antennas on the locomotive I they are cool
I’ve seen the painted preproduction samples at NERPM 2019 and the Amherst Railway Society 2020 shows and they caught me by surprise - even on film they’re stunning. How do the pantographs work, will there be a function where the engine can run off third rail/without them up?
The pantograph mechanisms can be deactivated when running in "third rail" territory. There is a switch on the bottom of the model which turns them off.
You know, I HAD and placed a reservation for a Metra Locomotive...and NEVER heard back from you guys if those came in or not! While I love your Models, you've got to be more in touch (I know because of Covid messes) with those who placed orders for your products! :)
We send email notification once the items arrive and are being prepared to ship. These are in transit from the factory now. While our website is temporarily down while an all new site is implemented, we do provide a complete delivery schedule for all Rapido products on our website and this should be back up and running in a few business days. We also send have our monthly email newsletter and post frequently on all our social media pages with product updates as they become available.
Will theses also have a function or a switch to disable the pantographs from going up so you don’t have to worry about clearance? Have a Merry Christmas everyone or a happy holidays!!!
At the moment we don't have plans for a GG1 as there already are a few models of these on the market, but we have other electrics we'd like to make in the future!
@@rapidotrains It is a beautiful model! When I was working as a locomotive engineer for Conrail, I had the sad duty of taking the last remaining Jets to Naporano Iron and Metals for scrapping
I have an EP-4 from MTH and the pantographs constantly fail, even after being sent back to factory for replacement. Here's hoping the extra time we've waited translates into reliable pantographs.
We've put a lot of time into making sure these operate reliably and have worked with ESU to design this feature. Of course if there any issues encountered in the future, we'll do our best to make it right!
Now that you have all the technology developed and learned that there IS a market for electrics, how about a Rapido quality Milwaukee 'Little Joe' or CSSSB '800' ????? There are even a couple of those you can 3D scan to get the correct nose contours!
@@rapidotrains You might also consider the Milwaukee boxcabs. There is a set still in existence. The multiple configurations might even give you more flexibility, similar to selling B units for A units.
I'm really looking forward to this. I jumped back into the hobby during the pandemic for the first time in 30 years, when I was 10 about, when I recently unearthed our old family locos and rolling stock (none of which are New Haven; we have mostly CN and other Canadian roads), and then discovered this upcoming Rapido loco a few months back which jumpstarted my new passion for NH and modelling. As a graphic designer, that NH McGinnis scheme just screams to me. I've pre-ordered one and got my hands on most of the trailing passenger styles, but I didn't recognize the "Parlor car" from anything I've seen. Is that an older, discontinued model?
Thanks for the support! The New Haven Parlor cars were released in HO a couple of years back. We're sold out now, but they might be found in stores or eBay still.
@@rapidotrains I was thinking of getting the Maine central version because I live in Maine, but I've also been looking at the Canadian Pacific rs-18u I think it is
Thanks! The PC models will have the dual pans as they seemed to have lost them sometime towards the end of their service lives. As late as 1973 the 4973 still had both pans installed.
Do you guys offer any financing or ways i could get this later on in the run after pre orders? i realize today is the due date but struggling to put together funds.
We aren’t set up for financing at this time, but it will be several months until the production models arrive so we recommend saving a bit up each month until then!
Very nice but someone who wears a shirt like that should be keenly aware that the New Haven ran into Grand Central "Terminal." If memory serves operating practice was to raise the other pan before lowering the first pan when changing ends, same as today. Inverters?
As a juice jack modeler, i'm not as much a fan. Usually, the mechanisms add cost, decrease weight (reduce pulling power), and make it a pain to use the pantographs manually.
Our pantographs can be lowered by hand without damaging them. As for decreased weight, the mechanism is by ESU and it's very compact. We normally don't put weight up into the roof anyway. We hope you'll like them!
That working pantograph has to be the coolest thing I’ve ever seen!
Thanks!
Agreed, really smooth operation.
Wow, that knocks Bachmann UK’s pantograph on their OO Class 90 out of the park! Your future UK EMUs (you are doing the Class 333, right?) need a similar feature! 🙂
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@@fredrich9841I don’t even think they have ever brought up making Class 333’s…
Even though I have zero need for these, they are gorgeous models and (almost) make me wanna electrify our club layout.
Thanks for watching!
That's a pretty cool locomotive I've never seen before
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again, setting a new standard.
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That’s cool how the pantagraph goes up and down. Now that’s taking it to the next level
Thanks!
The auto lowering/raising of the panto is brilliant!
Thanks!
AMAZING!!!!!!! Another Rapido home run. So Beautiful and so true to scale! WOW!
Thank you so much 👍
Wow, the unique features and details on these models never cease to amaze me
Thanks!
Man, operating pantagraphs. That is so like a boss! Exceptional!
Thanks a ton!
This is the most similar locomotive to the E-32 Breda-Marelli (GAI) that we have in Chile !! It is very well done and many details, congratulations! the only detail that the main horn did not sound! hehe
Thank you very much!
@@rapidotrains Merry Christmas!
I'm still wondering how you manage to move those pantographs. Very cool.
It's all in the mechanism! Took a year or so to work out the bugs, but we got it done!
You guys really outdid yourselves with this one. Hope to see some more electric locomotives from you guys in the future
For sure! There are a few others we'd like to see in the future. 😃
@@rapidotrains CN boxcabs maybe?
We had them in here in the Netherlands also from the 1950 till 1998, here it called the 1200 series from the dutch railways.
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Hey.... I recognize the opening music from Mighty Machines! thanks for the nostalgia rapido
No problem!
Looking forward to my first HO Rapido loco to go along with my newly ordered HO NH rolling stock!
Awesome!
Simply outstanding 👍
Thanks a lot!
Greetings Jordan. I'm loving this video. I was saing to myself, "Oh God, I can't wait to get this on my layout "! Thanks for reading this.
Thanks for watching! -Jordan
I work in New Haven at the C-dot shop 👊
Awesome!
Darn. Just when I had exorcised my fascination for Spanish Renfe clas 7800/278 Panchorgas (after a lifetime of my local Dutch NS class 1200s) and you put up a video of this...
Thanks for watching!
excelente modelo muy bueno abrazo grande y sigan asi
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Looks neat.
Thanks!
Super film!
Thanks for watching!
WOW, these are beautiful. not my era or area of the US, but amazing models.
Thank you very much!
Nice 👍
Thanks!
As a modeller with a niche interest in electric railroading alongside conventional diesel electric railroading, these EP-5s do look tempting to have as part of an electrified district with freight electrics (such as the E-44 or E-33 wink wink, nudge nudge). As for when New Haven joined Penn Central, my understanding is that they joined the fold in 1969 and a condition of the PC merger by the ICC was including the NH (along with N&W taking control of the D&H and EL through Dereco)
Ya the NYC and PRR didn't really want to include the New Haven in the merger and the NH itself was already bankrupt. Approval by the ICC was conditional on the NH being included and they formally joined the PC system on Dec 31, 1968.
That model is fantastic please do an n scale version at some point I need that on my layout
If we could do a working pantograph in N scale, we're pretty sure we'd be in line for a Nobel prize!
Rapido's secret is they took Wayne Szalinski's shrink machine and shrunk lots of prototypes. I know, one was leaking diesel fuel when it arrived in the mail.
Anyway, I read in a model railroading book long, long ago published in the 1970s or 80s about some enthusiasts actually model working overhead centenary to power their electric models. The author said that was a whole other level of model railroading that was beyond the scope of the book.
I wish I could find those old model railroading books, but the library disposed of them decades ago.
Haha if only it were that easy! 🤣
Also too bad about the library books. Operating on overhead catanary certainly is on a different level!
Is that the one they used on the ,"Roger Williams"? Those were truly unique.
The Roger Williams was a modified Budd RDC set, but we'd like to offer them in the future.
Nice! While I don't model this RR, era, or where NH runs, its neat to see and learn about oddball locomotive types and the history of them.
Thank you very much!
I bet if it was fall when the yellow ep5 was painted it would have been better received. I personally like it, but living in Connecticut doesn't qualify me to force color pallets on people. Another outstanding model none the less!!
Thanks!
Gotta get me one! 👍
Beauty!
Wow, Great Video and Epic Locomotives! Well, now you know what this means, you'll have to start making the Catenary systems for these locomotives! 😁 Hoping these come out in N scale one day, and especially if you could make those British Columbia Railway GMD GF6C's! 😎👍
Thanks! Glad you like them. Not sure about N scale, though. Let's see how the HO model does!
A geep is a geep. An F is an F. An E is an E. Even a GG1, is a GG1. But those units were like nothin else in the world.
Yes!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all at Rapido. Regards Stephen.
Merry Christmas to you too!
Great video and an awesome model! I live near New Haven and remember traveling on trains pulled by EP-5s. I always thought they were very cool! I have S-Gauge, (American Flyer), and I have an EP-5, but it doesn’t have as many features as yours. Best of luck, I hope you sell a lot of them.
Thanks for the support!
Hello Rapito trains that is a cool locomotive I hope it runs on DC and DCC layouts of the ep 5 electric locomotive I like the antennas on the locomotive I they are cool
Yes the EP-5 will run on either DC or DCC layouts!
Okay good I like to buy one maybe this Wednesday I look at my train store that I always go to maybe they have one
Superb
Thanks!
wow. that whistle sounds like the quitting factory whistle (the bird) from the Flintstones!
That was the Hancock. It was... unique!
That is beautiful, would love to have one....
Still lots of time to order!
I’ve seen the painted preproduction samples at NERPM 2019 and the Amherst Railway Society 2020 shows and they caught me by surprise - even on film they’re stunning.
How do the pantographs work, will there be a function where the engine can run off third rail/without them up?
The pantograph mechanisms can be deactivated when running in "third rail" territory. There is a switch on the bottom of the model which turns them off.
You know, I HAD and placed a reservation for a Metra Locomotive...and NEVER heard back from you guys if those came in or not! While I love your Models, you've got to be more in touch (I know because of Covid messes) with those who placed orders for your products! :)
We send email notification once the items arrive and are being prepared to ship. These are in transit from the factory now. While our website is temporarily down while an all new site is implemented, we do provide a complete delivery schedule for all Rapido products on our website and this should be back up and running in a few business days. We also send have our monthly email newsletter and post frequently on all our social media pages with product updates as they become available.
@@rapidotrains Thank You...I still have a CHANCE TO GET IT...BECAUSE I REALLY WANT THIS MODEL! :)
That is soooooo cool
Thanks for watching!
New model yay
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😮First you make these locomotives then I learn the real thing had an air whistle
Yes these had Hancock air whistles!
That's so cool
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Will theses also have a function or a switch to disable the pantographs from going up so you don’t have to worry about clearance? Have a Merry Christmas everyone or a happy holidays!!!
Yes! On the bottom of the model there is a switch to deactivate the pantograph mechanism. Merry Christmas to you too!
@@rapidotrains Thanks
It’s about time they get released I wonder if there will be a GG1 also I didn’t they could access third rails
At the moment we don't have plans for a GG1 as there already are a few models of these on the market, but we have other electrics we'd like to make in the future!
Nice product!
Thank you!
Technically it is not Grand Central “Station” It is Grand Central Terminal. Grand Central Station is the Post Office.
Yes we noticed that. Jordan will be dealt with swiftly!
@@rapidotrains It is a beautiful model! When I was working as a locomotive engineer for Conrail, I had the sad duty of taking the last remaining Jets to Naporano Iron and Metals for scrapping
@@rapidotrains 😂
Bring that pantograph functionality to a modernized E60MA (I mean, if you want to do the as-built E60s, that'd be okay, too)!
That sounds like a good idea!
Happy holidays rapido trains
Same to you!
Operating Pantographs?! What's next? Spinning fans maybe??
Please?
Maybe one day!
Maybe by rubber bands?
I have an EP-4 from MTH and the pantographs constantly fail, even after being sent back to factory for replacement. Here's hoping the extra time we've waited translates into reliable pantographs.
We've put a lot of time into making sure these operate reliably and have worked with ESU to design this feature. Of course if there any issues encountered in the future, we'll do our best to make it right!
Awesome! Are those catenary poles made by you guys? I’ve been looking all over for ones like those
These were made by Peco.
I need that and the catenary!
We used the Peco Catenary on our display. Should be available to order in stores!
now in N scale..oh wait not yet..please produce in N scale.
We'll consider it!
Now that you have all the technology developed and learned that there IS a market for electrics, how about a Rapido quality Milwaukee 'Little Joe' or CSSSB '800' ????? There are even a couple of those you can 3D scan to get the correct nose contours!
Maybe one day!
@@rapidotrains You might also consider the Milwaukee boxcabs. There is a set still in existence. The multiple configurations might even give you more flexibility, similar to selling B units for A units.
I'm really looking forward to this. I jumped back into the hobby during the pandemic for the first time in 30 years, when I was 10 about, when I recently unearthed our old family locos and rolling stock (none of which are New Haven; we have mostly CN and other Canadian roads), and then discovered this upcoming Rapido loco a few months back which jumpstarted my new passion for NH and modelling. As a graphic designer, that NH McGinnis scheme just screams to me. I've pre-ordered one and got my hands on most of the trailing passenger styles, but I didn't recognize the "Parlor car" from anything I've seen. Is that an older, discontinued model?
Thanks for the support! The New Haven Parlor cars were released in HO a couple of years back. We're sold out now, but they might be found in stores or eBay still.
Beautiful models, as always from Rapido. How about doing these in N? I will certainly add this to my fleet of 7 Rapido locomotives.
We'll consider it for the future!
Not my railroad, and not that interested in electrics, but pretty cool model. Nice job.
Cool, thanks!
Way to keep raising the bar (or pantograph) Rapido
Thanks!
Was Ray Patten the designer for these locomotives ? They look very similar to the PA FA and 8500 GTL Turbines he designed.
It's quite possible! These were turned out by GE around the same time the turbines were in production.
Hi, great locomotive. When make this model in a n scale?
I doubt there is enough demand to make it in N, unfortunately.
@@rapidotrains Ok., thank for you response. A regards.
Cool model, but would be able to hear the sounds better if they weren’t talked through
I want to get a rapidotrains locomotive but I don't know witch one I should get, want loco would you recommend?
Hard to say without knowing what your interests are!
@@rapidotrains I've been interested in alco lately so what alco loco would you recommend
@@therailfanman2078 Well you can't go wrong with our upcoming second run of the RS-11.
@@rapidotrains I was thinking of getting the Maine central version because I live in Maine, but I've also been looking at the Canadian Pacific rs-18u I think it is
I have to think of something else to say for "Ooooh Pretty" ....
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Finally!
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Do you guys have an estimate of when they would deliver after the order deadline?
Most likely mid year. Production should be well underway towards the end of February
I want that
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Are those catenaries scratch built or can they be bought somewhere?
We used the catenaries made by Peco.
Impressive! Love that working pan... Curious: will the PC models have only 1 pan, per the photo at the 1:42 mark...?
Thanks! The PC models will have the dual pans as they seemed to have lost them sometime towards the end of their service lives. As late as 1973 the 4973 still had both pans installed.
first...also this is an amazing christmas present for all New Haven fans
Merry Christmas!
Lol there are going to be so many people saying “first”
As always! 😂
Fastest notification click ever
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This makes me sad there’s no electrical lines in the Midwest we’re I model.
Electrification hasn't really caught on outside the north east so far, but maybe that'll change in the future!
@@rapidotrains what about the MILW ;)
Illinois Terminal used to have quite a bit years ago. Lots of info available and very intriguing.
You forget the Black Mesa and Lake Powell!! And the equipment was brought in on the Santa Fe.
@Max'z Rails, Retro & More and some would count the NSL
Would like to purchase one of those T -shrits in X large, where can I get one?
We brought these out about a year back, but we may do a restock sometime next year!
@@rapidotrains Would they only be available through Rapido?
Do you guys offer any financing or ways i could get this later on in the run after pre orders? i realize today is the due date but struggling to put together funds.
We aren’t set up for financing at this time, but it will be several months until the production models arrive so we recommend saving a bit up each month until then!
@@rapidotrains Okay great , so i can get one when production models arrive if there’s any left?
Very nice but someone who wears a shirt like that should be keenly aware that the New Haven ran into Grand Central "Terminal."
If memory serves operating practice was to raise the other pan before lowering the first pan when changing ends, same as today.
Inverters?
Yep and he's totally fired now!
@@rapidotrains Sacked? He should be deported back to Minnesota. He's not fooling anyone.
You’re killin it again. Also where can i get that shirt I need that.
Thanks! We sold these shirts a year or so back, but we may bring them back again in 2021!
@@rapidotrains if you do.. “Shut up and take my money!” ~Philip J Fry
You guys cut your intro off
It happens
These models look incredible, the motorized pantographs is something I've only seen on European ho models and o scale. This should be a new standard.
Also, any chance of an n scale release of these later on?
Thanks!
As a juice jack modeler, i'm not as much a fan. Usually, the mechanisms add cost, decrease weight (reduce pulling power), and make it a pain to use the pantographs manually.
The MTH GG1s had this feature.
Our pantographs can be lowered by hand without damaging them. As for decreased weight, the mechanism is by ESU and it's very compact. We normally don't put weight up into the roof anyway. We hope you'll like them!