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Rapido 901005

WM Fleetline #6507 – 199 SOLIHULL STATION VIA EXHIBITION CENTRE

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI/AI images rather than photographs

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

Manufacturer description

West Midlands Fleetline #6507.

WMPTE blue & cream livery.

199 SOLIHULL STATION VIA EXHIBITION CENTRE 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 model number 6507 represents a West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive double‑deck bus in the 199 Solihull Station via Exhibition Centre service. The model is finished in the original West Midlands blue and cream livery that was used by British Rail before the introduction of TOPS.

The model is rendered in 1/76 scale and is built from injection‑moulded plastic and metal components. All body weld lines, extrusions and rivets are reproduced from laser‑scans of the real vehicle, and the interior is fully coloured with separate etched‑metal grab poles and no large posts blocking the aisles. The front wheels are steerable and fitted with rubber tyres, the glazing is flush throughout and the paint finish is even to preserve detail. Working headlamps, interior lighting and illuminated destination blinds are included.

The model requires a 9 V 500 mA DC power supply, which is not supplied with the item.