Rapido 203104 HO Scale Late Amtrak UAC TurboTrain Add-On Coach

HO Scale UAC TurboTrain - Turbo 2.0

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 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.

Rapido Trains Inc. founder Jason Shron had wanted a model of the TurboTrain since he was four years old. He started Rapido back in 2004 so he could one day own an HO scale model of this train. Now, Turbo 2.0 has arrived with a brand-new drive system and improvements throughout.

Features

• Designed from original United Aircraft blueprints
• New, smooth-running drive system with excellent slow-speed performance
• Completely redesigned single axle trucks with free rolling, needlepoint axles
• Every wheel on the train picks up power for reliable operation
• Sound decoders in both engines (turbines, bell, doors, station announcements, horns)
• Full interior LED lighting, constant directional headlights, operating Gyralites

Overview

HO UAC TurboTrain Additional Coach: Late Amtrak The HO scale Turbo 2.0 features: Designed from original United Aircraft blueprints New, smooth-running drive system with excellent slow-speed performance Completely redesigned Single Axle Trucks with free rolling, needlepoint axles Every wheel on the train picks up power for rock-solid reliability Unique Canadian and American versions Accurate colors on Amtrak models approved by Amtrak Three different Power Dome Cars and six different Intermediate Cars for total accuracy Bright, golden-white LED headlights and redesigned, roof-mounted SMD interior lighting system ESU LokSound V5 decoders and high-quality speakers in each Power Dome Car The only accurate TurboTrain sounds recorded from the last surviving prototypes in 1982 Will easily negotiate curves down to 18inch radius Works on DC or DCC Available in 3-car and 5-car sets, with 4-car Canadian add-on sets to make the complete 9-car train Turbo 2.0 is not compatible with the 2008 model.