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Rapido 900001

“New Look” Guy Arab – BCT #2975 (JOJ 975) – 1A MOSELEY AND ACOCKS GREEN

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Manufacturer description

Birmingham “New Look” Guy Arab – BCT #2975 (JOJ 975).

Birmingham City Transport livery.

1A MOSELEY AND ACOCKS GREEN route destination.

100% accurate proportions based on laser-scans of the real thing.
Injection-moulded plastic and metal construction.
All body weld lines, extrusions and rivets accurately rendered.
Full, multi-coloured interior with no large posts blocking aisles.
Separate etched-metal interior grab poles.
Steerable front wheels with rubber tyres.
Flush glazing throughout.
Accurate, even paint finish that does not obscure the details.
Working headlamps & interior lighting.
Illuminated destination blinds.
Requires a 12V 500mA DC power supply (not included).

1/76 scale.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Rapido “New Look” Guy Arab – BCT #2975 (JOJ 975) is a 1/76 scale model of a Birmingham City Transport bus in the 1A Molesey/Acocks Green livery. It is presented in a pristine finish and bears the manufacturer part number 900001. The model is gauge OO, is operated under the name Bristol Community Transport, and accurately reproduces the original vehicle’s proportions based on laser‑scans.

The construction combines injection‑moulded plastic with metal components, featuring correctly rendered weld lines, extrusions, rivets and flush glazing. The interior is fully coloured, includes separate etched‑metal grab poles and unobstructed aisles, and is illuminated by working headlamps, interior lights and destination blinds. Steerable front wheels fitted with rubber tyres complete the details. The model requires a 12 V 500 mA DC power supply, which is not supplied.