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Rapido 901017

WM Fleetline #6940 – 449 BRANDHALL VIA SPON CROFT

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

Manufacturer description

West Midlands Fleetline #6940.

WMT blue & silver livery.

449 BRANDHALL VIA SPON CROFT 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 number 6940 is a 1/76 scale model bus designed to represent the West Midlands route 449, Brandhall via Spon Croft, in the Travel West Midlands blue and silver livery. The model is based on the British Rail Blue (TOPS) period and carries the manufacturer part number 901017.

The bus is built from injection‑moulded plastic and metal components, with all body weld lines, extrusions and rivets accurately reproduced. It features a pristine finish, flush glazing throughout, and a full multi‑coloured interior that includes etched‑metal grab poles and unobstructed aisles.

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

Overall, the product offers an accurate, laser‑scanned representation of the real vehicle, suitable for collectors of OO gauge transport models.