VGN H16-44

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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>
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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> *Sent:* Saturday, December 6, 2025 10:55:40 AM
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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>
> 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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