Rapido Releases Detailed HO Greenbrier Transverse Coil Car Line

Rapido Trains put its HO Greenbrier transverse coil car on sale January 6, 2026, offering a ready-to-run kit that targets both roster builders and operators. The model represents the five-trough version of the coil car and ships in HO scale (1:87.1). Single cars are priced at $59.95, with six-packs available for $359.70. Rapido lists factory contact information at 382 High St, Buffalo, NY 14204, and rapidotrains.com as the company website.

The new car emphasizes durable, operational detail. Rapido equipped the model with 100-ton trucks and metal wheelsets, a die-cast metal underframe, see-through etched-metal walkways, metal grab irons and uncoupling levers, and a removable plastic hood for loading and unloading coil loads. Semi-scale metal knuckle couplers and yellow FRA-224 stripes are included for prototype appearance and compatibility on modern, properly gauged track. The release notes that two to 12 road numbers per paint scheme are being offered.

Roadname selections cover a mix of regional, shortline, and Class I appearances. Sample schemes include Warwick Ry. in blue and white with GATX lettering on the hood, Arkansas-Oklahoma RR, Chicago Heights Terminal Transfer, Chicago, South Shore & South Bend, Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific options, and a variety of patchouts. That mix gives immediate options for adding recognizable cars to freights or filling specific roster gaps.

The model's practical value is clear for layout operators. The durable metal components and semi-scale couplers support frequent switching and freight car handling during operating sessions. The removable hood and see-through walkways add realism for photo and display work. Check coupler height, wheel gauge, and truck clearance before mixing with older equipment, and consider the six-pack when you need multiple cars for a block of coil service or to populate a unit train.

Availability is listed as now, with Rapido selling both singles and six-packs through its channels. If you want a detailed transverse coil car that balances appearance and operational robustness, this release fills a common need for modern freight consists while offering choices in paint and numbering to match many rosters.