Description: Rapido RTL Turboliner Coach - Ready to Run -- Amtrak 184 Phase III Part Number:877 Description RTL Turboliner Coach - Ready to Run -- Amtrak #184 Phase III The Rapido Trains HO Scale RTL Turboliner Coach is based on cars used in passenger trains built to improve service and equipment on key corridors. The RTL Turboliner train set (sold separately) includes two power cars, two coaches and a snack coach. This add-on coach makes it possible to lengthen your train to match your favorite consist. This RTL Turboliner Coach is designed for use only on the Rapido Trains RTL Turboliner train sets. Different road number shown The Rapido HO Scale Turboliner Features Accurately designed using original blueprints and field measurements Tinted windows, full interior details and flicker-free interior lighting Separate factory installed grab irons Full underbody details and highly-detailed trucks, including third-rail shoes Both Power Cars come with smooth, reliable drive systems for optimal performance Working headlights, marker lights and cab-mounted strobe lights DCC models feature accurate sounds sourced and remastered from original videos In the 1970s with Amtrak still reeling from inheriting a proverbial mixed bag of equipment from the former passenger carriers efforts were made to improve passenger services along key corridors. Following the success of the French-built RTG Turboliners in the mid-1970s in the Midwest, Amtrak turned to Rohr Industries in California to build modernized Turboliners for use along the Empire Corridor. Entering service starting in September 1976, these new RTL Turboliners quickly proved their value, bringing passengers back to the rails. Equipped with third-rail shoes, they operated on electric power through New Yorks Grand Central Terminal (and later Penn Station), switching to gas-turbine power once out of New York City. Painted in Amtraks stunning red, white and blue Phase III paint scheme, they operated on most Empire Corridor services, as well as regular appearances on the Adirondack to and from Montreal in the early years. Occasional equipment needs even put the Turbos on other rare adventures outside their normal call of duty, including the Niagara Rainbow to Detroit via Southwestern Ontario, and the Maple Leaf to Toronto via Niagara Falls. After nearly 20 years of service under their belts, Amtrak selected one RTL set in 1994 to be rebuilt into what would be called the RTL-II, incorporating several improvements including new turbines, a remodelled interior, a striking new demonstrator paint scheme, in addition to extending the lifespan of the set for several more years. While this set continued in service until 2003, no other RTL-II sets were ever commissioned. Further redevelopments and improvements of the fleet into the RTL-IIIs was never fully realized, and all were retired from active service in 2004. Conventional equipment has since been utilized on the Empire Corridor services in place of the once mighty Turboliners. Additional Images Thank you for looking at our products. We offer combined shipping. Please contact us if you'd like to combine shipping.
Price: 116.59 USD
Location: Fishers, Indiana
End Time: 2024-08-04T04:47:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Gauge: HO
Type: Passenger Car
