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Rapido Trains Inc.

UAC "TurboTrain", VIA 5-car set #2 - DCC/sound

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SKU:
606-203507
Availability:
Pre-order only. You may be charged a deposit.
$849.95

Description

Comprises cars 149, 204, 259, 229, 154.

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 colours 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 18” 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.

See the "Manufacturer" page for general delivery and pricing information.

One unit only is still available for pre-order.

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Additional Information

Scale:
HO
Roadname:
VIA
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