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05/15/2026

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

Finish the sentence. 😆 You know you’re a model railroader when _________.

05/13/2026

https://ow.ly/faKK50YYtVE

We receive model suggestions in the comments all the time - and we truly love hearing what you want us to produce next. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our all-new Model Suggestion Form!

Whether it’s locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, or something completely different, this easy-to-use online form gives you a dedicated place to share detailed ideas directly with our team.

Got more than one suggestion? No problem - you can submit as many ideas as you’d like!

Click the link above and tell us what models YOU want to see next.

05/13/2026

When the IEEPA tariffs were announced in 2025, Rapido Trains Inc. made the controversial decision to keep the tariff-related surcharge as a separate item on customer invoices. Rather than simply increasing prices, keeping the tariff surcharge separate has allowed Rapido to know exactly how much each customer paid.

As U.S. federal refunds begin, Rapido will issue credits to distributors, retailers, and direct customers who paid tariff surcharges between February 2025 and February 2026. Credits will be applied to accounts and can be used on current and future Rapido orders.

The amount of the credit will be determined by the value of the IEEPA refund Rapido will receive. The company has tentatively been approved for a 90% refund, which means the credit will be equal to up to 90% of the surcharge paid by Rapido’s customers. It may be lower. Whatever it ends up being, you will get the same percentage that we do. That's only fair!

No action is needed from you right now. Customers will be contacted once credits are ready, as the process may take several months.

Please note that Rapido can only give credit to our own wholesale and direct customers. If you purchased your Rapido products from a third party and you were invoiced by them for a tariff surcharge, you will need to request the credit from that third party.

You, our customers, have remained loyal to Rapido through this whole tariff business. In return, by crediting the refunds back to you, we are pleased to reciprocate that loyalty.

If you have any questions, please contact us at: [email protected]

Postscript: We just heard that the US Court of International Trade has struck down the 10% tariffs imposed in February. If we ever get those tariffs back, we will credit them to you as well.

05/13/2026

Do you maintain a page for your model railroad project, like Conrail’s Onondaga Cutoff by Dave Abeles? Share your links in the comments below...

05/12/2026