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Prototype Era
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
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Rapido APT‑E 4‑car set with DCC sound and tilt function. It is supplied as a limited‑edition model commissioned by the National Railway Museum (Locomotion Models).
The model is DCC fitted and includes sound capabilities that can be operated via a digital command control system. It carries the manufacturer part number APT‑E 03.
The livery represents the British Rail Blue (TOPS) period and the set is designed to replicate the appearance and operation of the original Rapido APT‑E trains.