Engineer's side window on the M420 is an 'all weather' window. We had a TC10 (ex-NS GP9 rebuild) that had windows like that. It gave a little cover for the engineer while driving the thing with the inside windows open.

Rapido has certainly found quite a way to clear their shelves out. Honestly, I'd love to see other companies do this from time to time as well, because I think the concept is neat and I'm sure some nerd could make a gacha joke out of it.

SMT Mainline, your videos have been the thing that have kept me going in the model railroading hobby. Most of my locomotives and rolling stock are from vintage train sets, meaning a lot of my locomotives are not great performers. Sometimes I just want to give up and sell all my model trains, until I watch your videos and see you fixing locomotives that seem to be in a hopeless state. It makes me realize that all hope is not lost for my model trains. Your videos keep me going in the hobby some days. Sometimes when I'm at my lowest I watch your videos and feel better, because watching you fix things makes me smile. Thanks for everything. - Rambling Railfan

Hello from Hoboken Ga. Love the show. My grandson and I have fun watching. Thanks for keeping the hobby alive.

Those Canadian National and Canadian Pacific locomotives look pretty cool :) They are also 2 of my favorite companies.

Merry Christmas, Harrison! Thanks for spreading the joy of model railroading and sharing with us your can-do spirit.

Those "Rapido's bestselling Mystery Box" are nuts 259.95 USD and 299.95 CAD that's a BIG steal, I would highly recommend getting at least 2 if you have a budget but if you have more go get more of those, these boxes are great yeah you don't know what's inside but that's the fun part about them. CAD 4 boxs 299.95 x 4 = 1199.8 USD 4 boxs 259.95 x 4 = 1039.8

Rapido's really well known for their quality, quirky mechanisms, and their honesty in Britain, and they're basically the best when it comes to American diesel models too (ALCO RS 11 for example)

Its a great concept and good value. This is a great way to expose people to other products they may not have considered while still providing excellent products. Lookingforwrd to the 2024 mystert boxes.

I love to see your love of the hobby and your expertise on display. Keep inspiring and Merry Christmas.

That’s a really great idea that Rapido had! Selling their items below retail value is a pretty Christmas spirit-y thing to do!

Merry Christmas. You inspire me Harrison, keep doing what you do. Merry Christmas enjoy running your trains through the holidays. Love your videos. I think you got a great gift from Rapido this year, I continue to be amazed by what I love in this hobby because years ago I didn’t think I would be loving the E8s and the M420. But now I might have to order this myself next Christmas.

Wow this is actually really cool. I didn't know they had mystery boxes. I seen the price and I gotta say what you get is actually worth the money. Awesome. I should probably look at getting one for next year if they do it. Beautiful rolling stock

Mystery boxes - what a fun idea. Beautiful locomotives too.

Merry Christmas. Great to celebrate the birthday of the savior with the generosity of the spirit of the season. You are a wonderful person Harrison.

Really good value from the mystery box! Would love the E8! 🥰 Thank you for the consideration. Happy Holidays!

I thought I was done buying train stuff until I watched this video. Darn you Harrison. Now to go put my order in.

Hi, I'm glad to see that you posted today. I usually am in tennesee, but this week I went to p.a. can't weight to see the ho shops here.

This was so fun to watch Harrison, the Go Transit was my favorite. I hope that you got my letter earlier this year asking about advice on making a first layout...the one you have been working on has given me lots of ideas!

I would have loved to have ordered one of those. However the CP D-10 # 962 that I ordered 4 years ago was finally delivered just before Christmas. Great timing on Rapido’s part. Perhaps next year. Merry Christmas Harrison, looks like Santa came early for you!

I'm a bit late but it still feels like Christmas watching you unbox some more cool stuff! I'm glad to see the lootbox concept in our hobby

What a great way to enjoy the excitement of the holidays! Thanks for taking the time to share this with all of us & letting us know about these awesome mystery boxes!! Wishing you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year filled with a lot more train adventures!!🎄🎅🤠

Very nice presentation Harrison. It is good to see companies like Rapido offering equipment along with their locomotives for model rail enthusiast. I like early on that Canada had the safety cab built into their locomotives such as the M420. Very impressive. Thank you for sharing and bringing new and interesting aspects available in the model train world. Seasons greetings!

Merry Christmas! Thanks for showing these to us, it's nice to see a company giving us this much value these days! 😊

Harrison your excellent happiest give me a lot of knowledge appreciate the time you take

I have to say that to me, these are indeed a great value. I may have to look into getting one for next year. Thanks for all that you do for the hobby.

What a great idea from a great Canadian company! Thanks, SMT, for showcasing this to all of us. I know Rapido must love that you are promoting this!

The M420 in the 3500 series were based out of Moncton NB and were seen of just about every train in the maritimes in the 90s from working in yards to on mainline freights. As someone else mentioned the window on the engineer side is an all weather window, CN added these to many switchers and road units.

Watching unboxing videos is time well spent especially when it’s trains, trains and more trains. Favorite is the cp units. 😊

Hi Harrison, they were amazing mystery boxes, so generous. I have never heard of the concept down here in Tasmania. You certainly got your money's worth, love watching your videos Cheers Steve

Very nice locos and rolling stock. Cool idea of the mystery box. I think some British manufacturers sell a similar mystery box idea. Thanks again for all your videos and the work you put in to helping all of us repair and maintain our locomotives! Take care and Merry Christmas to you and your family! Happy Holidays to all!!

Excellent video, Harrison! I think it’s neat that Rapido has mystery boxes and very kind of you to share the mystery.

I do enjoy your channel Harrison! I will be starting my HO build this winter. I've had stuff in storage for about 30 years. Your videos have given me hope I can get everything running again! Thanks! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 🎉

Hello from Hoboken Ga. My grandson and I love watching your channel. Thank you for helping to keep the hobby alive. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

The "waiting" for the locomotives to go is a realistic operation... building up the air pressure. Rapido is great, those CN police cars are awesome. John BC

Merry Christmas, watching your videos gave me the itch to break out my old train from when I was a kid, now my son loves playing with them!

Merry Christmas! I really enjoy your videos and how much fun you are having with the hobby! Watching you repair locomotives have made me braver about taking mine apart to work on them!

Hi Harrison. I thoroughly enjoy your channel and apparently Jeff and Cameron keep telling me how I missed you at Larks Spur Line. One day we will cross paths. For the last couple of years I have been building up my DC layout which was boxed up in 1981 and didn’t see the running light of day until last Fall. So exciting. Please add me to your Rapido contest. You truly are inspiring and have helped me revive some old engines and memories that I reshape with my father. A new Rapido would be awesome. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

I really like the camera shots in this video, was able to see the great detail on your layout. Also, it’s very nice to see those Rapido trains running on the layout. Thanks for the great video and for what you do for the model train community and great contests, Merry Christmas.

Excellent video SMT!!! Those models look excellent! Can’t wait to see some of these beauty’s running in a live stream. Keep up the good work, and Merry Christmas!!!

Love all the videos you do. Ran across your channel learning how to fix a couple locomotives that I picked up for my two young boys. It has been a while since I played with trains, about 30 years. I picked up a mystery box after watching your video! Cant wait to see what is in the box. I currently have a Athearn set from late 50’s early 60’s. Yellow boxes right before blue box. Everything is running smoothly thanks to your videos! And I am building a HO layout with my boys!

Merriest of Christmas’s to you and yours.

That looks like a great deal!!! You got some really nice stuff in those boxes. Love it and thanks for sharing. 15:33

I thought the M420 was running a bit rough for a second, but then I realized it was just the actual sound from the decoder.

Hey, SMT! Hope you have a great Christmas this year! I'm new to the hobby and only have 1 train, it's not very good, it sparks a lot and I don't have a layout, yet! I'm excited to start working on it! Have a great new year!!

My son loves watching all of your content.

Wish I would of known about this sooner. My son would have loved this for a present. Maybe this will be the start of a Christmas tradition. Sure do hope that other manufacturers do this. Merry Christmas and thanks for all the great vids.

loved the idea of the mystery box. So cool. Thanks and Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas Harrison!!! This was a great treat! I have always been a fan of Rapido. I think they do a fair amount of research before building models. I would love to own one!

Your videos are so informative! Thank you for taking the time to share with us. What I've learned from you is invaluable!!

The mystery box seems like a really awesome way for them to get products out to people who might not be able to buy all of that stuff at once and it help get inventory down to make space for new inventory. I might have to look into getting one sometime.

Merry Christmas SMT!!! I always look forward to watching your videos. I’ve gained so much knowledge about repairs and tune ups. Priceless. Thank you for all you do…😊

Harrison love the mystery boxes keep up the good work. Love the channel

What an awesome concept these mystery boxes are. Thanks for sharing your unboxing experience SMT! All the best this holiday season.

Just found your videos today. Been watching quite a few and really like them so far. Very informative.

Great products, at an unbelievable deal. I always enjoy your videos Harrison, I've learned a lot about repairing locomotives by following along with you. Keep the videos coming, thanks.

Keep up the great work! Awesome deal, glad someone had mentioned this to you and taking them up on it.

I have a small fictional section of the Roseville sub division from 1951. My layout is heavily based off your 4x8 layout with the twice around concept. Right now its just the foam board the foam ramp some tack and a few buildings. Got about 30 cars and 10 locos, most from around 1970 from my dads model layout.

Hello, and a very Merry Christmas to you SMT, your videos have helped me to get into the model railroading hobby, and help me work on my own locomotives, good luck with your projects, and Happy Holidays.

Harrison, Thank you so much for all the interesting, informative, educational and entertaining videos that you present. I hope that you and your family have a wonderful holiday season. Rich

Thank you Harrison. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

I'm new to the hobby and collecting materials for my first layout. I have enjoyed watching your repair videos and have learned a lot, thank you for sharing the information

Merry Christmas to you and your family. Those Rapido gift boxes are great. That would be a great gift for me. I enjoy your videos and it is nice to see a young man with such a huge interest in model railroading. I am sure you and Grandfather made some wonderful memories.

Thanks for your videos once again. I know it's Christmas but your uploads give the same good spirit all year round. Looking forward to seeing you in the new year. Cheers ❤

Great video! Your videos have inspired my son and I to get into trains and start our own layout, thank you for all the information you provide!

More companies should do a mystery box, its a pretty neat idea

Really nice to see everything with no issues… have seen stuff unlike that with issues in the past before so…😊

That's a very cool idea SMT! I like all the variety you ended up with. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas!

That's so cool to find a company that does these kinds of things! GR8 vid and Merry Christmas Harrison!

Me and my daughter enjoyed watching these trains go around your layout ❤

Hi Smt from california i love this video, I come home everyday from school and the first thing i do is i watch your videos. Keep up the great content!!

Great video. Love all the new trains and rolling stock. Keep up the good work. Have a merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Harrison ! Great year of videos from you and props for bringing additional Joy with your Mystery Box gifting to others.🌲🌲🌲

What a haul! Sweet mail call. Merry Christmas, Harrison, and to all SMT followers who celebrate Christmas!

That was nice to see. I’d never heard of those boxes. Thanks and happy new year!

These mystery boxes are perfect for someone like you. You love all types, all road names, and all brands. Thanks for sharing.

Merry Christmas SMT! I didn’t know Rapido did these mystery boxes, they seem like a great deal! A lot of nice kit for what you paid. Love your videos and channel, here’s to a great new year in 2024!

Hello smt Mainline, My mom lets me use her phone to watch your videos. I'm a newer collector from Michigan and I have learned a lot from you. My collection is really small and I love model trains.I learned how to fix my commutator and my wheel displacement on my Great northern railway steam locomotive. Over all you are so good at fixing model trains. I wish I was as good as you. Have a Merry Christmas Sincerely Sam

These are some nice-looking locomotives and rolling stock. Love the mystery box idea, you can essentially buy yourself a Christmas gift and still have it be a surprise!

Beautiful locomotives! I had no idea this mystery box was a thing so thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas, Harrison!

Wow! Those were some nice mystery boxes! So generous of you that you’re doing a second giveaway for Christmas! I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Harrison! 🚂🎄

Harrison, keep the videos coming! My boys and I love watching what you're unboxing or fixing next! They have just got into model railroading and they love your videos on the new layout you are making! 😎🚂

Gotta say those rapido engines look really good, been thinking of adding a few to my layout

Great unboxing. Didn’t know they were selling these mystery boxes. I am thinking about ordering one. Thanks for sharing. 🚂💨

Happy Holidays SMT faithful! It seems that the population and traffic in the layout has increased. Looks great!

All of these trains are pretty and would look great on any layout

Never heard of the mystery boxes before tody. Look like good value. Wish I had known about them earlier. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family Harrison.

Love the mystery box concept, my hat's off to Rapido. Great video as always, very enjoyable to watch. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Howdy Harrison really enjoy your videos and your wonderful with what you do restoring all these old trains back to life we need more people like you in this hobby you keep things going and keep making these great videos and may the good Lord bless you thanks for making this awesome content for us to enjoy and have a blessed and merry Christmas and a happy new year

Impresive stuff Harrison! Love the detail on the E units!

Nice concept. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas

Gosh that CP red E unit is absoluetly stunning.

The best day is when smt uploads, merry Christmas Harrison!

Hi SMT, I have been watching you since 2020, and I watched your repair videos over and over again before I even had any model trains, so when I finally got some, I felt confident I could do the repairs myself! I also find your livestreams to be a whole lot of fun! I hope to see these new pieces of rolling stock in your future consists! They could be a little longer and more interesting looking now! I'm also happy that you got some snazzy new locomotives! Oh, and by the way, Merry Christmas!

Thank you for this. Happy New Year!

Wow, those locomotives and rolling stock are sure beautiful. I love those E8's. really neat! Thanks for sharing!

Merry Christmas, SMT! Lots of nice surprises in those Rapido mystery boxes.

WOW! Nice haul!! Those engines are very quiet! Merry Christmas!!

Very very cool. Would love one of those. Thanks for the video. Never have tried a mystery box, but I think I may save up and try one next year. Merry Christmas!!!!!!

Thanks for the great videos SMT, like many have said before your videos inspire - I'm always looking to see if you've fixed a locomotive that I am working on. Congrats on this great haul from Rapido!