Model Trains: Not Just Toys Anymore

Bill Schneider, one of the senior product designers at Rapido Trains Inc., will discuss how today’s model trains are researched, developed, and produced. Topics will include archival research, model mold production, decoration and assembly, as well as the role electronics play in today’s models.

Rapido Trains, a Canadian company based in Markham, has been producing model trains in HO and N scales for more than 22 years. The company’s trains have earned a reputation among enthusiasts for their accurate detailing and exceptional quality. Rapido is also known for selecting projects that other manufacturers often overlook.

About our speaker:

Bill has been involved in the hobby industry since 1982, working in retail, wholesale, and manufacturing. He lives in central Connecticut.

About the series:

The Toronto Railway Museum hosts guest speakers online via the Zoom Webinar platform the Second Tuesday of each month. These talks are free and open to the public, with a suggested donation of $10 to support future programming. The Toronto Railway is a registered Canadian charity (838626943RR0001) and charitable tax receipts will be issued for donations over $25.