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Rapido 901003

WM Fleetline #6425 – 533 WOLVERHAMPTON VIA BUSHBURY

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Prototype Era
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

West Midlands Fleetline #6425.

WMPTE blue & cream livery.

533 WOLVERHAMPTON VIA BUSHBURY 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 9V 500mA DC power supply (not included).

1/76 scale.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Rapido WM Fleetline #6425 – 533 Wolverhampton via Bushbury is a 1/76 scale model of a West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive double‑deck bus. It is presented in the original West Midlands blue and cream livery and represents the British Rail blue period prior to the introduction of TOPS.

The model is built to 100 % accurate proportions, using laser‑scans of the real vehicle. Construction combines injection‑moulded plastic with metal components, and all body weld lines, extrusions and rivets are faithfully reproduced. The interior is fully detailed in colour and includes separate etched‑metal grab poles, with no large posts obstructing the aisles.

Features include steerable front wheels fitted with rubber tyres, flush glazing throughout the body, an even paint finish that does not conceal detail, working headlamps and interior lighting, and illuminated destination blinds. The bus requires a 9 V 500 mA DC power supply, which is not supplied with the model.

Manufacturer part number: 901003. Gauge: OO. Finish: pristine. Operator: West Midlands. Route marked on the model: 533 Wolverhampton via Bushbury.