Rapido 200004 TurboTrain Late Amtrak 3-Piece Set, Dual Mode DC & DCC with MRC Sound, HO

• Accurately scaled from original production blueprints

• All prototype-specific variations included

• Fully sound equipped, sampled from some of the only surviving recordings of the train

• Works on DC and DCC layouts, and includes a sound transmitter to operate sounds in DC

• Sprung single-axle trucks and full-width, operating rubber diaphragms

• Flush tinted windows, full painted interior and constant interior lighting

• Operating headlights, Gyralites, and tail lights

• Additional Intermediate Cars available to make up to a 9-car train

• Both Power Dome Cars are equipped with a 5-pole skew-wound motor & flywheel

• Recommended min radius: 24 inches (for use with diaphragms)

• Recommended min radius: 18 inches without diaphragms

On December 20, 1967 the United Aircraft TurboTrain rocketed to an amazing 170.8 MPH on the Pennsylvania Railroad in New Jersey. To this date, this is still the fastest speed ever achieved by a production passenger train in the United States or Canada.

On April 22, 1976 a Canadian National TurboTrain reached a speed of 140.6 MPH between Montreal and Toronto. This is still the Canadian speed record.

This year, Rapido Trains Inc. finally brings you the first ever accurate model of the TurboTrain - North America's fastest train.

Now you can relive your memories of seeing this train roar past. Both engines are sound-equipped, so your TurboTrain will roar at the front and the rear just like the real thing.

Rapido's Ready-to-Run TurboTrain comes in a 3-car, powered set. For speed and reliability, both Power Dome Cars are equipped with a 5-pole skew-wound motor and flywheel, and sound. You can order more Intermediate Cars to make a longer train. Several different coach, café and club cars are available, depending on your choice of paint scheme.

ACCURATE

We designed our models with the help of two senior designers from the original TurboTrain. The sounds are sampled from 90 minutes of behind-the-scenes, crystal clear TurboTrain video footage recorded by Bill Morisson.

EXPANDABLE
The TurboTrain can be expanded up to nine cars long, just like the prototype. Additional coaches are available with different car numbers for all paint schemes. A decal sheet with destination signs and optional logos is also included with each Turbo.

For CN and VIA trains, we offer special Turbo TwoPacks - a TurboClub and TurboCafe car together for a reduced price.

AFFORDABLE
A complete, sound-equipped train with commemorative book included...
for about the price of a steam locomotive.