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Rapido 924003

APT-E Train Pack – InterCity Blue/Grey Livery (DCC Ready)

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

Fictitious Livery - Prototype eras are merely an indication of when this item may have run, if it really existed!

Manufacturer description

Special edition InterCity blue/grey livery
Limited edition production run of 200 models
Two Power Cars each with a five-pole, skew-wound motor
Two Trailer Cars with articulated Swinging Arm Trailer Bogies
3D scanned exterior for accurate body contours
Operating tilt mechanism and close coupling system
Operates smoothly down to Radius 2 (438mm) curves
Full interior detail including illuminated test instrumentation.
Working headlamps, tail lamps and interior lighting
Conventional DC or factory fitted with ESU DCC sound decoder
Accurate sound recorded from archival footage (DCC Sound version only)
Smooth-running mechanism with dual motors and flywheels
Designed for drop-in conversion to ‘P4’ and ‘EM’ gauges

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido APT-E Train Pack is a model train set produced by Rapido, featuring the InterCity blue/grey livery. This OO-gauge model is part of the Rapido APT-E collection and is based on the British Rail APT-E train.

The model is a special edition with a limited production run of 200 models. It includes two power cars, each with a five-pole, skew-wound motor, and two trailer cars with articulated Swinging Arm Trailer Bogies. The exterior of the model features 3D-scanned body contours for accurate detail.

The model features an operating tilt mechanism and a close coupling system, allowing for smooth operation on curves as small as 438mm. The interior is fully detailed, including illuminated test instrumentation, and features working headlamps, tail lamps, and interior lighting.

The model can operate on either conventional DC or with a factory-fitted ESU DCC sound decoder, which includes accurate sound recorded from archival footage. The mechanism is designed for smooth running, featuring dual motors and flywheels. The model is also designed for conversion to 'P4' and 'EM' gauges, making it versatile for different railway layouts.

The Rapido APT-E Train Pack is a highly detailed and accurate model of a British Rail train, suitable for railway enthusiasts and model makers looking for a realistic and functional model.