Behind The Scenes Interviews Trains.com Insider Exclusive | Founder Jason Shron reflects on 20 years of Rapido Trains Inc.

Trains.com Insider Exclusive | Founder Jason Shron reflects on 20 years of Rapido Trains Inc.

By Kent Johnson | October 21, 2024

| Last updated on October 22, 2024

What it takes to start and sustain a successful model railroad company.

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In this late summer 2024 interview hosted by Model Railroader magazine’s Editor Eric White and Senior Editor Cody Grivno, the two visited with founder and CEO of Rapido Trains Inc., Jason Shron. The dream job of making model trains is one nearly every hobbyist envisions, but few have ever brought to fruition. In the span of 20 years, Jason is one of the brave few who have forged this dream into successful reality. In this Trains.com Video exclusive (excerpts published in the December 2024 of Model Railroader), hear firsthand what it takes to start and sustain an operation that’s so committed to providing enthusiasts with such impeccable products year after year.

More about Jason Shron and Rapido Trains Inc.

Want to know even more about Jason Shron? Read additional Q&As related to Jason’s modeling efforts, and a closer study of his VIA Rail Canada-inspired HO scale layout. Even more, you can find a special peek into Rapido Trains Inc operations, plus a look at their collection of 1:1 scale railroad equipment!

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