Rapido News 102 - All-New HO and N Models!

[NW Modeling List]

Todd

Thank you for the clarification on the process.   I misunderstood the actual time line and assumed (fill in joke here) that the society was further along in  establishing some of those details.   My apology for that. 

Now, if someone would produce some N&W specific rolling stock in 1:32 scale, I would be a happy camper.  Right now the Ga 1 (NOT G) folks have an A, J, a HC-1 covered hopper ( repaint a PRR H30), and a poor attempt at a round roof box car.  

I know this is wishful thinking. I spent EIGHT years getting a C&O 105000 series 3 bay hopper produced in 1:32.   Please do not blame me when you discover they also produced a "fantasy" Virginian version to go with their AG articulated. 

I applaud the MAT for its effort to get more N&W models to market regardless of scale. 

Sent from my digital telegraph key
Jim Stapleton

> On Jun 30, 2018, at 11:54, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
> 
> Jim,
> 
>   I believe what Ken is saying is that we cannot make such an announcement until the manufacturer does and we (the society) come to terms with the manufacturer. 
> 
>   Yesterday was our first conversation with Rapido since the announcement. Terrms were discussed and agreed to. We now have to create SKU numbers and update the website. This will take time as the folks that maintain the website also have full time occupations.  
> 
>   Please hang in there with us as I have prepared a document about this and other models. Now that we have the details from Rapido I can complete the document and publish within the next five days.  Thank you.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Todd Arnett 
> President, NWHS 
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> 
> 
> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S7, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
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> -------- Original message --------
> From: NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>
> Date: 6/30/18 11:01 AM (GMT-05:00)
> To: NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>
> Subject: Re: Rapido News 102 - All-New HO and N Models!
> 
> Ken
> 
> I am totally confused!!!
> 
> The Rapido Trains web site lists the HO RS11 with an order deadline of Oct 15, 2018
> 
> There is also a full description of the prototype and model.  
> 
> If you can order it direct and from dealers, what part of "not released by the manufacturer" am I not understanding?? I am not trying to be a PITA, it just seems there is a disconnect here. 
> 
> Sent from my digital telegraph key
> Jim Stapleton
> 
> > On Jun 30, 2018, at 09:54, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
> > 
> > Jim
> > 
> > We cannot put out any information on a release from any manufacturers until they have done so. To do that would have us violate the Non Disclosure Agreement that we have signed. If we violate it with one group, it is going to hurt or reputation, and we will no longer be consulted, or made privy to these options.
> > 
> > Ken Miller
> > 
> >> On Jun 30, 2018, at 9:34 AM, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
> >> 
> >> Roger
> >> 
> >> The statement below is copied directly from Dean's email regarding the MAT.   My comment is that the society should be more proactive in soliciting preorders from the Commissary rather than waiting for the manufacturer to formally announce its release.  If the dealers can set a discount price in advance, I am sure the MAT can figure it out as well.  And more pre-orders should lower the society cost as well. 
> >> 
> >> From Dean
> >> -----------
> >> We have an item on order with Rapido (which we will announce when it is released for sale) that opened the door to inquire with us about the N&W ALCO RS-11. Pre-selling the RS-11 will highlight the number of N&W modelers within our society in addition to the modelers outside of our society. This will hopefully lead to another run with different paint schemes. Ordering the items from the Society supports the Society and its continuing operation and allows us to order more from the manufacturer and shows them that our members support N&W/VGN products. 
> >> ---------------
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> >> Sent from my digital telegraph key
> >> Jim Stapleton
> > 
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