3
DEDICATION
This N scale TurboTrain model is dedicated to the memory of Mike McGrattan. Mike
was a bright light in the model railroad community and at Rapido. But he was a light that
was extinguished far too young. When Mike fell ill we had all but given up on producing
N scale models as we felt we just couldn’t get them right. But with his encouragement
we decided to stick with it.
Two days before Mike passed away we spoke on the phone and I asked him what model
he wanted us to do in N scale for him. Despite the painkillers and other medication
he was on, there was no hesitation in his voice as one word came out: Turbo. I was
surprised, but I told him then that I would make it happen.
We at Rapido miss Mike terribly. Especially me. He was my rock. When I had doubts or
fears about Rapido’s finances or viability, Mike would look at the books and show me
why I had nothing to worry about. He understood the pitfalls and stresses of running a
company and he always knew what to say to keep me sane.
We used to watch hockey games together on Saturday nights – I was at my house and
he was at his, and we’d chat on the phone. His insights were hilarious. I try to tell his
story of golfing in Scotland but I can’t do it justice. We would always be rolling on the
floor when he told it and his many other priceless anecdotes.
So Mike, I know that our petty physical needs and interests are very much beneath you
now. Your soul is beyond us on a spiritual journey and we’re the caterpillars to your
butterfly. But if you ever do decide to check in on how things are going down here in the
physical world, know that we still miss you and every time someone runs their beautiful
TurboTrain on their model railroad they will be thanking you for making it happen.
This one’s for you, buddy.
Jason Shron
President
Rapido Trains Inc.
August 2018
CONTACT US!
Rapido Trains Inc.
500 Alden Road, Unit 21
Markham, Ontario
L3R 5H5 Canada
Tel. (905) 474-3314 - Toll Free 1-855-LRC-6917
Fax. (905) 474-3325
Email. trains@rapidotrains.com
Summary of Contents for Turbo PDC-28
Page 1: ......
