VGN H16-44

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I will stop at 38 Now on to the TM fleet  12 on the layout many other locos in storage. If anyone comes to Chicago stop by

Mike

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Subject: Re: VGN H16-44

are we to assume you won't stop until you get to 40?
Mike Rector

On Sat, Dec 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org<mailto:nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>> wrote:
I Ike them
 So much so much I picked up another pair now I have 35 of them. Yes they C are that good

Mike a Ritschorr

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Subject: Re: VGN H16-44

I have 2 of them, N&W.  Overall very nice models as are all Rapido models.  When they sent out their pre-production photos the handrails on the ends of the locomotives were incorrect.  VGN units were unique.  After communicating with Rapido and providing pictures they modified these handrails and the production models were correct.  I do wish they had done some in N&W black with script or half moon heralds.  These schemes were what I most remember seeing and my pics of them were mostly these schemes.  Model producers seem to be stuck on blue....... but with that said thanks to Rapido for doing what they did!

Ed Painter; born in Bluefield, WV.

On Fri, Dec 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org<mailto:nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>> wrote:
Folks

How many have bought the new Rapido H16-44's and what are your thoughts. I have a huge fleet (38) yea I am nuts. I feel they are the best loco built for us so far

Mike Ritschdorff

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