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Project Update
MAY 2, 2008
One of the decade's most anticipated model trains is almost here. The TurboTrain Intermediate Car production is almost finished, and the factory will soon start work on the Power Dome Cars. We have built two test tables in our factory, each containing two large ovals of track. Once the Power Dome Car production is finished, every single TurboTrain will be operated on one of the test tracks to make sure that the decoders work correctly and that all of the lights and functions do what they are supposed to do.
Please bear in mind that this adds 20 minutes to the production time of every single train, and as we can only test four trains simultaneously, production of the TurboTrains will take somewhat longer than the usual 90 days from start to finish.
We're still on track to deliver the first of the TurboTrains this summer. Rapido's president, Jason Shron, will be visiting our factory in China later this month to supervise the first TurboTrain tests and make sure that everything is going according to plan. It's been a long four years working on this project, but we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. The people at Rapido have worked tirelessly to ensure that the TurboTrain model looks great and works reliably. We have also worked to ensure that this train is given its long-overdue recognition as a successful experiment and a vital piece of North American railroad history.
If you haven't read the book, TurboTrain: A Journey, you probably don't know that in its later years, the Turbo was possibly the most efficient train in North America, with 98.6% availability. You can still order TurboTrain: A Journey, but don't dawdle! The first print run is almost sold out. Click Here for more info on it.
Thanks for sticking with us through this project. We are very grateful that you have faith in our ability to do this historic train justice.
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