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Rapido 901006

WM Fleetline #6981 – 63E SELLY OAK VIA BRISTOL ROAD

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

Manufacturer description

West Midlands Fleetline #6981.

WMPTE blue & cream.

63E SELLY OAK VIA BRISTOL ROAD 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 #6981 – 63E Selly Oak via Bristol Road is a 1/76 scale model in OO gauge. The finish is described as pristine and it carries the West Midlands PTE blue and cream livery. It represents a West Midlands fleetline operating the 63E Selly Oak via Bristol Road service during the British Rail Blue (pre‑TOPS) period. The manufacturer part number is 901006.

The model is produced using injection‑moulded plastic and metal components and is claimed to be 100 % accurate in proportion, based on laser scans of the real vehicle. All body weld lines, extrusions and rivets are rendered, and the glazing is flush throughout.

The interior is fully coloured, with no large posts obstructing the aisles, and includes separate etched‑metal grab poles. The front wheels are steerable and fitted with rubber tyres. The paint finish is even and does not conceal detail. Working headlamps, interior lighting and illuminated destination blinds are incorporated.

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