Rapido HO Scale Amtrak RTL Turboliner Phase III Early DCC/Sound Set #1 - 25501

Rapido HO Scale Amtrak RTL Turboliner Phase III Early DCC/Sound Set #1 - 25501 is the exact Rapido model railroad item, identified by manufacturer part number 25501. The product photos show the item being offered so you can confirm the road name, scale, and package before ordering.

Manufacturer details

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 York's Grand Central Terminal (and later Penn Station), switching to gas-turbine power once out of New York City. Painted in Amtrak's 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…

On the railroad

Check coupler height and truck swing before putting it into regular service, especially on tighter curves.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Rapido
• Part number: 25501
• Scale: HO
• Shipping weight: 2268 g

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