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Rapido 901016

WM Fleetline #7000 – 11E PERRY BARR

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

Manufacturer description

West Midlands Fleetline #7000.

WMT blue & silver livery.

11E PERRY BARR 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 #7000 – 11E Perry Barr is a 1/76 scale model of a British Rail Blue (TOPS) OO‑gauge bus. The model carries the manufacturer part number 901016 and represents the West Midlands fleet with the Travel West Midlands livery, operating on route 11E Perry Barr.

The construction combines injection‑moulded plastic and metal, with all body weld lines, extrusions and rivets accurately rendered. The finish is pristine and the glazing is flush throughout. The bus features steerable front wheels with rubber tyres, a full multi‑coloured interior that is free of large posts, separate etched‑metal interior grab poles, working headlamps, interior lighting and illuminated destination blinds.

It is supplied without a power source and requires a 9 V 500 mA DC power supply (not included). The model is intended to depict the period when British Rail Blue (TOPS) livery was in use.