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Rapido 901011

WM Fleetline #6986 – 36 KERESLEY VILLAGE VIA CITY

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Prototype Era
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

West Midlands Fleetline #6986.

WMT blue & cream livery.

36 KERESLEY VILLAGE VIA CITY 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 #6986 is a 1/76 scale model of the British Rail Blue (TOPS) double‑deck bus that operated on the 36 Keresley Village via City route for West Midlands. It is built to oo gauge, with a pristine finish and the Travel West Midlands blue and cream livery.

The model reproduces accurate proportions derived from laser‑scans of the real vehicle and features injection‑moulded plastic and metal components. All body weld lines, extrusions and rivets are faithfully rendered, and the interior is fully detailed in colour with unobstructed aisles, etched‑metal grab poles and flush glazing throughout.

Functional elements include steerable front wheels with rubber tyres, working headlamps and interior lighting, and illuminated destination blinds. The model requires a 9 V 500 mA DC power supply, which is not supplied.