Rapido Announces a New Run of the UAC TurboTrain! 

Well, that left me in tears. And my bank account in tatters! Thank you, Jason - nice to see the original Rapido Turbo reborn.

Good to see an HO model getting a cutting edge update after all of this time, especially with the all of the lessons learned.

This model is why i started paying attention to Rapido. Version 1.0 is the most beautiful shelf-queen i have ever purchased. And i still purchase Rapido trains and buses. Great company and great people.

Even with the issues the old one is still gorgeous. Glad to see it's finally getting the model it deserves. And HO Kingston is looking great too!

Your model ran like the best I've seen on YT, very impressive to say the least. Also, I have watched some videos on these turbo trains and never have I seen the incredible steps!

I was on the eastbound platform for that last departure from Dorval. Memories...

Always loved the Turbo!! Watch it countless times at my grandmother's apartment building by the eglinton go station..will start saving my money!

Yes!!!! Although I have a working turbo currently….after 1000+ hours of work…looking forward to this. Thank you.

Amazing video! Thank you guys for all efforts to keep memories of this amazing train! I was lucky to collect all 6 sets with all cars from previous production! So far this is one of my favorites train design ever! And I do have over 150 passenger and high speed trains in my collection! Thank you, thank you and thank you!!!

It's really great to see so much enthusiasm for the trains & the hobby. And a wonderful basement full of enjoyment.

Is that actual water in that pond? If not, Jason sure did a good job making it look like it is. The reflections are a beauty. Both the Turbo Train and Turboliner coming out back to back in HO! Is Jason going to relegate the old Turbo to the shelf or the yard? Or is he going to run both. It’ll be fun that for the 15th anniversary of Rapido the new Turbo will be getting delivered!

An excellent video, I would rank it one of your top 5. I appreciate your honesty about the first run of Turbos. Love in the historical footage of the Turbo especially seeing the steps coming up as the doors close.

Nice!!!! I continue to be blow away every time I see Jason's layout. The scale and realism is so authentic, it would win grand prize at any show it was entered. I'm just amazed, as its just like looking at a picture from the past!!! I love this company, and it's products!!!!

Good to see these are being redone! I managed to fix the gear issues in mine (Bachmann N scale PCC gears were an oddly good fit) and will be keeping it since it’s now a smooth runner, but this will be great for those who don’t want to get down into the fine tuning like I did.

👍 Looking forward to the comparison video. The advancements you people have made is downright scary. Good luck with the new release. 😊

I used to live in an apartment building in the banks of the Harlem in the Bronx , Marble Hill, in 1979. As a kid I remember seeing the Turboliners running the tracks. It was a nice scene during the winter to see them running in the snow and seeing the Hudson thawing. (like small icebergs) It was a really nice scene. Too bad I missed seeing the UAC TurboTrain running the same tracks.

Count me in for this one, spectacular model and an inspiring story!

Yesss!!! Congrats Jason. You’ve earned it

Great video. I got to ride from Montreal to Toronto back in 1975, pre-Via era. I can't say that I remember getting into Toronto because I discovered very quickly that the bar was up in the dome. Unfortunately my trip back was on the Rapido so I still didn't get to have the full, complete thrill of riding this piece of history on my trip home.

Amazing post credits video too. Bitter sweet on many levels but great news for the future model.

I would like to afford Rapido someday. But until then I continue to appreciate all the inside looks Jason gives us. Keep up the good work guys!

I was in Belleville in October 68 with a CN/GTR conductor friend. We saw a test run on the Turbo. That thing was flying. We each got one picture and it was gone.

Just put in my preorder. This model will be an awesome addition to my train collection (and my first ever VIA model)

It is awesome that the model that led to the formation of Rapido is coming back again. I bet it was hard to see it be retired. It will be great to see it operating full speed ahead.

Awesome video guys Jason layout look great thank Jason for letting us in to see your layout.....Robert Trains

I remember the daily commute going into Montreal, waiting at the Dorval CP station, and seeing the Turbo pull into the CN station there (which was more like a couple glass of booths compared to the vintage CP rail station) about 30' away...so cool. White and Red CN, never rode on it, but my Uncle (worked for CN) toured me through it ...!

Beautiful layout

So, these are still in the Ready for Production stage? Cant wait!

I'm really pleased that Rapido is re-releasing the Turbo. I remember watching it at Oshawa, and it's final run at Bowmanville, but I never had a chance to ride it.

We need PRR E44's also in HO!

WOW, I remember seeing the Turbo with its nose open when at the Union. Had to be around 1979 or in and around there. I am considering getting back into model trains. One area I would love to do and have not seen anything on the market is a Static Display Model, I can put together and place on a shelf or on my desk. In a case like you would do with a car model. I can build it with glue and paint it or decal it, and perhaps a small battery for some lights, and maybe a bit of sound. Never seen anything like that. I love what you do, and thank you for doing what you do.

140mph? Aren't you forgetting about the NYC M497 (which would be a really cool model, by the way) ?

Impressionnant! Félicitations pour votre persévérence.

wonderful

I saw the screenshot link for this video in the newsletter. Before I could even scroll far enough to see the caption, I said "Oh, that's Brockville!" My trips to Canada have only gotten me east of Oshawa 5 times between 2004 and 2019 (two by rail to Ottawa, twice driving to Ottawa, once as far as Napanee. I've only been to Brockville once. Only got to sniff my way to the station for a few minutes (no time to fan on that trip, having to be in Ottawa by dinner time and I was late). Yet, I recognized a model of a place I've only seen 3 times for a combined 15 minutes over a 15-year period. My non-railfan friends would laugh at me for that. Railfan friends are nodding in understanding.

Finally! Thank you rapido!! Just pre-ordered the VIA ones, I was very young when turbo 1.0 came out, only have 1 car of it. Been wanting one if these for years. When will these bad boys be out?

Awesome 🚂😎👍👍👍👍👍

Nice to see some Overland boxes in that room!

Finally figured it out! The horn in the intro is from the Turbo Movie!

Man tip o the hat to you Mr. Shron. Ans a New Haven fan, o brother thanks a million...

Nice! But will it blend?! Not on my layout. lol, I was lucky enough to ride CN's Turbo when I was 8 years old in '75 from Toronto to Montreal. Just to ride it! My dad knew how much of a young train freak I was, so we traveled from Kamloops to Toronto on CN's Super Continental to pick up a factory-ordered pickup truck in Oakville. A summer to remember! What a thrill! Now, if I can only convince Rapido to build an SD40-2 CP Rail in the multi-mark scheme in N scale. Oh and a B unit! It would be a "Take my money!" moment!

Yay Rapido's Turbotrain is back!!!

Still my favorite train that Via Rail operated. Remember them well, especially the morning train to Toronto.

Mazel-Tov! Great news about the redesigned TurboTrain. I considered buying the original models back on 2008, but for various reasons declined. As I saw the problems with them (I worked at a very good hobby shop on Long Island) I felt that I made the correct decision. Now that you're making a new run of them incorporating the lessons learned from the first run I will definitely be ordering a set, the big issue deciding which one. I'm also glad to see that you decided not to go overboard with the "special effects" (recall the problems Lionel had with their O gauge Amtrak Acela train set). Also, I received your latest email newsletter. I would love to apply for the position you are offering, but at 60 years old, living in Florida, taking care of various family members down here, and being a mentor to a group of teenage and preteen model railroaders at my club, relocating to Ontario is sadly out of the question. However, if you need overflow help and don't mind shipping some repairs down here please keep me in consideration.

Hola buenas noches excelente video el final es tremendo abrazo grande

These trains look awesome, shame none were preserved.

Epic

Goosebumps at 3.00 👌😂

I keep waiting for Jason to put a 4K outside the window with a trip on the Canadian on a loop, like the Hogwart's Express ride at Universal.

Loved the N scale rendition in the brief period of time that I owned it. (Turnout fixtures are expensive) Glad the HO guys will also be getting a proper set of their own.

While I absolutely want to see a train with working doors, perhaps starting on something with a less complex door system would be best. Perhaps we can start seeing rolling bearings on rolling stock :) Can't wait to get my hands on an amtrak turbo! Jason your story was very touching. Hopefully after all these years you will have a turbo that is what you meant the original to be all those years ago

Nice News! Are these new speakers good enough on their own or do you think adding a sub-woofer would enhance the locomotives - like 1.1 sound? Jason, when are you going to add a LCD TV behind that window along with the ambience of train sounds slightly in the background? I think that would look sweet! Hmmmm... here's an idea Jason, why not buy yourself an old VW bus and modify it, so it looks like the Turbo Train! 😀👍

The last detail needed is the tilting car system

I'm starting to save money right now!

Awesome. Also just realized something: Jordan is an American version of Jason Shron. Him wanting a Amtrak Turboliner is an example of it. 😂😂😂

HO scale Turbo Yada Yada Yada lol. When will you be re-releasing the n scale one? I'm a big fan of the Turbo and much like you Jason, I traveled on it from TO to Montreal as a kid. I think it was these trips that got me into model trains. Take care. Sean.

Just ordered. Will it really be available at the end of this month?

Hey rapido just wondering if your going to do the n gauge of the apt, very interesting video on the turbo thank you

Very cool train, I had the original Turbo running on layout, I borrowed it, new one should be better

I hope you guys do a new run of the N scale Turbos soon.

I would need so much space for an H0 layout... are you going to also do a second run of the N scale turbo train?

I'm cheering while my wallet weeps...

Will there be a NYC version?

Always loved the turbo train since I saw it in a ladybird book as a small child. Just want to know are you going to make it available in the UK do I can finally get one.

Quite a few folks are interested in a re-issue of Rapido’s N scale Turbo (including me). Might you kindly narrow down what “not for a while” means? Before 2030? 2035? Sooner rather than later hopefully.

Is the sad music at the end of the video going to be included in the sound decoder on the model?

Model railroad noob. Did not know about the Turbo train. I see CN on the nose in some pictures. I am contracted as the nightshift yard crew assist for Green Bay CN yard.

Will there be a retrofit kit for the original run?

I think CN issued a cardboard punch out model of the Turbo at some point, I recall I had one at one time...anyone remember those?

What sort of trade-in allowance will those owning Turbo 1.0 get if upgrading to Turbo 2.0?

So, will the redesigned HO Turbo have a top speed of 140 scale mph?

will the new locos work with the original coach cars?

Will it be available in the uk ? does it have a tilt mechanism? Would look great with the apt-e on the same layout

beautiful layout!! especially the trees, they are just wonderful with all the nice and realistic branches. does anybody know how they are done? any tips would be really helpful. thanks in advance.

Can we replace all the bad parts from the first UAC Turbo train with some parts from the new Turbo train?

I get that all the origonal turbos have been scrapped but have you ever though of paying a company to rebuild a full size from scratch... starting with a rolling chassis? Simular to the T1 project

The turbo doesn't fit my VIA modelling era, but I'll get one anyway. Hopefully the diaphragm for the new HO model will be solid like the N scale one.

Will it have smoke units??!!

It is a shame the Turbos went as early as they did in Canada. But I guess the same issues held true with the RTG and RTL: after the fuel crisis, turbines just became too expensive to operate. Though if folks in the states can bring the Pennsy T-1 back from the dead, I’m sure Jason and other VIA fans have wondered if they could do that with the Turbo. You can dream, I guess, or get it in HO and run it on your layout.

WOWEEE! could I have one??!

My layout is set in 1953, but will jump to the 1970s when I run the Turbo. One question: will it go around an 18" curve?

How likely are we to see a second run of the n scale turbo?

At the 7:11 demo of this Video Jason is pressing a button on his Hand throttle to make it finally to move .. My Question is what is the Function button that your pressing?

I’m a pro that plays with the big stuff for 16 years now. Why do I keep getting HO videos. 😂

I'd like one in Phase 1 Amtrak!

300th liker of this video!!!!

such an iconic train and not one trainset was saved. SMH.

Ah Turbo train Boston to New York in half the time. But does your model have 3 miniature gas turbines with 2 with 90 degree gear box going to the main gear box ? Anyways that one part in my opinion was a bad design choice, I would just use gas turbines to generate electricity driving motors on each car.

did UAC TurboTrain have ditch lights?

Are you going to have the Turbo with the kerosene odor?

Nooo, there goes my kids education fund

Wonder if they'll consider doing a run of VIA's new Siemens Chargers

Sure is a shame that the Turbo's were retired and scrapped. Would've been neat to see one of those zipping up and down on Canada's lines

in reality, why did the via turbo train cease?

I mean, Jason had to bring back his favorite to go against the turboliner.

😃😃😃😪👍

Give me a Fantasy Turbo in New York Central Lightning Stripes, Santa Fe warbonnet, Union Pacific Armour Yellow, or Pennsylvania Railroad Pinstripes.

Can you upgrade my original set???

Helicopter express

Is Jason wearing bell-bottoms? 1:15