HO Scale TurboTrain

Rapido Trains has started production on their HO scale model of the United Aircraft TurboTrain. According to the Rapido website production has begun with delivery of the train sets coming soon. The models are available for pre-order via the website at a price of $499.95 (ouch) which includes two engines and a coach car. Additional cars are available for $39.95 each. For the CN and VIA trains, they are offering special Turbo TwoPacks – a TurboClub and TurboCafe car together for a reduced price of $69.95. The trains can be ordered in the following color schemes: 

1. NEW HAVEN / DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1967-1968
2. PENN CENTRAL 1968-1971
3. EARLY AMTRAK1971-1973
4. LATE AMTRAK 1973-1979
5. CANADIAN NATIONAL 1967-1976
6. VIA RAIL CANADA1976-1982