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We got a new easy to follow graphic that will help explain which locomotives go with which passenger cars!

 

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One of our customers sent us links on the history of The Canadian train, we thought you would enjoy reading about the history of this passenger train and have the opportunity to see the historic photos of the train, advertisements, logs, passengers enjoying the dining cars and much more from when the train was running. 

Click here for the first set of photos!

Click here for the second set of photos!

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* Update - Due Dates Extended! *

 

The Canadian Being Produced For N Scale Has Five Different Styles of Add-On Cars!

The Canadian was introduced by Canadian Pacific in April 1955 as its flagship transcontinental passenger train from Montreal and Toronto to Vancouver. It featured new FP9A locomotives and a consist of new stainless steel passenger cars built by Budd in Philadelphia.

The Canadian lasted with Canadian Pacific until 1978, when it was transferred to VIA Rail Canada. It continued to operate on the original Canadian Pacific routing until 1990, when it was moved to CN tracks. VIA refurbished and upgraded The Canadian to Head End Power and relaunched in 1992 under the “Silver and Blue” branding.

The train was recently upgraded again, adding “Prestige” service cars at the rear. These are Chateau Sleepers and Park Cars  converted to gorgeous suites with queen-size beds and private showers. Despite suffering from poor timekeeping by “the freight railway,” The Canadian is still VIA’s flagship train. It still operates with the original Budd cars, and it still delights riders from around the world.

The Canadian N-scale set comprises seven different Budd passenger car styles, and our set includes extra coaches and sleepers to create a longer train. The prototype could include as many as 30 cars, but is regularly between 18 and 22 cars long.

 

 

We have shown you the different 10-car sets available.  Now, we will show you the  3-Car Add-on Sets, the Skyliners (mid-train dome cars) and the Prestige sets that can be added to the end of the train for high-class service of distinguished patrons.

To avoid any possible confusion, we will list the cars of each type below with a picture for clarity.

First, each and every Add-on Set contains 3 Cars - Coach, Manor Sleeper, and Chateau Sleeper

     1.  3 Car Add-on Set for CP Maroon Sets 1 & 2:       

     2. CP Action Red, Sets 1 & 2:

     3.   VIA Rail (original)

     4.  VIA Rail Hep/Canada Scheme

     5.  Unlettered Stainless Steel

 

 

Order Due Date: January 13, 2020 October 15, 2020

Anticipated Delivery Date: July 2020 May 2021

 

 

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The Canadian has almost always run with a minimum of two Dome cars per train (mid-train). Since the late 1990s, four domes has been the de facto standard in the high season.  The Canadian contains two types of dome cars - the Skylines and the Park Cars.

Skylines  have two types as well, the Dome-Coach and the Dome-Coffee Shop.  We are offering both types of additional Skylines to expand your consist.  The chief difference in the configuration of these two is that while both have coach seating, the Dome-Coach (1955-1983) has coach seats on the lower level of the long end and operates long-end forward.  However, the Dome-Coffee Shop has seating on the lower level of the short end, and it runs short-end (coach seating) forward. 

There are Five Dome-Coaches and Three Dome-Coffee Cars:

Dome-Coaches:

1.   CP Maroon

 

2.  CP Action Red

 

3.  VIA Rail Original

 

4.   Delaware And Hudson

 

5.  Unlettered Stainless Steel

Dome-Coffee Cars:

1.  Via Rail Original

 

2.   Via Rail Hep/Canada Scheme

3.  Unlettered Stainless Steel

 

Order Due Date: January 13, 2020

Anticipated Delivery Date: TBA

 

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Last - At The End Of The Train - The "Prestige" Sets

     In 2011 VIA began a rebuild program on eight Chateau Sleepers and four Park Cars to create a high-end, luxury service aboard The Canadian.  Called Prestige, this service has been hugely successful and goes a long way each summer towards offsetting The Canadian’s operating costs.

     The Rapido Prestige cars feature the all-new interior arrangement of the real cars, along with the rebuilt car side to incorporate enormous new picture windows in each bedroom. 

    There are two (2) Prestige Sets and each consists of three cars: Chateau (sleeper), Chateau (sleeper), and Park Car (an observation-dome car).  They are an exclusive set at the end of the train.  These are converted to gorgeous suites with queen-size beds and private showers.  More luxury is offered too, as shown in the pictures below.  

     Set 1:  Chateau Jolliet, Chateau Lauzon, and Glacier Park

     Set 2: Chateau Cadillac, Chateau Dollard, and Prince Albert Park

The picture below shows both types of cars:

The Prestige Lounge:

The Buffet

Cabin - Day Time

 

Night Time Setup

The Buffet Lounge at the end of the Park Prestige Car.

 

Check out the new Video from Rapido on the Canadian

 

 

Looking for the Rapido - N Scale - FP9A Locomotives to go with The Canadian? Click Here!

Looking for the Rapido - N Scale - F40PH-2D Rebuilt Locomotives for the Canadian? Click Here!

 

Looking for more RAPIDO Passenger Cars? Click here

 

Order Due Date: October 15, 2020

Anticipated Delivery Date: TBA

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