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Rapido 924006

APT-E Single Carriage – InterCity ‘Swallow’ Livery

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Prototype Era
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

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

Manufacturer description

Special edition InterCity ‘Swallow’ additional coach
Limited edition production run of 90 models
Full 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
Working interior lighting
Designed for drop-in conversion to ‘P4’ and ‘EM’ gauges

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido APT-E Single Carriage is a model train designed for OO gauge systems. It is part of the Rapido APT-E collection and features a special edition InterCity 'Swallow' livery, replicating the iconic British Rail design. The model has a pristine finish and is limited to a production run of 90 units.

The model boasts articulated Swinging Arm Trailer Bogies, which provide a smooth ride and allow for tight curves. The exterior has been 3D scanned to achieve accurate body contours, while the interior features full detail and working lighting. The model can operate on curves as small as 438mm, making it suitable for a variety of layouts.

The Rapido APT-E Single Carriage is designed to be versatile, with capabilities for conversion to 'P4' and 'EM' gauges. This makes it an attractive option for modellers with different gauge requirements.