Rapido Trains UK OO APT-E Gas Turbine Prototype (2016)
Model overview
The APT-E in the BR RTC sidings in 1972. ©Public Domain
APT-E Gas Turbine Prototype
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Rapido Trains UK - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2016
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Manufacturer: Rapido Trains UK - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2016
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Door handles Exhausts Vents |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed & painted Glazing Research & Testing Equipment Seating Tables |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Pipework |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened |
Mechanical
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Coupling type |
Proprietary coupling between coaches. No end couplings. |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Working cosmetic features |
Tilting Mechanism |
Electrical
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
Provision for 2 speakers - one in each power car (pre-fitted on some examples) |
Motor location |
1 centrally mounted in each power car |
Motor type |
2 x 5-pole with flywheel |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Directional headlights & tail lights Illuminated testing equipment panels (interior) Interior lighting |
Liveries manufactured
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