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

[NW Modeling List]

Thanks for the clarification Todd.  I won't pre-order any RS11's until I
see what the Society is able to offer.

Ed Painter #70, Narrows, VA living in Cohutta, GA

On Sat, Jun 30, 2018 at 3:42 PM 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
>
>
>
> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S7, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
>
> -------- 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.
> >> ---------------
> >>
> >> Sent from my digital telegraph key
> >> Jim Stapleton
> >
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