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Rapido 924501

APT-E Train Pack (DCC Sound Fitted)

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

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

^* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

The Rapido APT-E Train Pack is a model train set designed for OO gauge railways. It features two power cars, each powered by a five-pole, skew-wound motor, and two trailer cars with articulated bogies. The model is finished in a British Rail Test Livery White and Green colour scheme and has a pristine finish.

The model is representative of the British Rail period before the introduction of the TOPS system, and is part of the Rapido APT-E OO gauge collection. The train pack includes a range of features, such as a working tilt mechanism and close coupling system, which allows it to operate smoothly on curves as small as 438mm in radius.

The model also includes a range of interior details, including illuminated test instrumentation, and working headlamps, tail lamps, and interior lighting. The DCC sound version of the model features accurate sound recorded from archival footage. The mechanism is designed to run smoothly and includes dual motors and flywheels for added stability. Additionally, the model is designed for conversion to 'P4' and 'EM' gauges, making it a versatile option for modellers.