Description: RAPIDO 25503 RTL AMTRAK PHASE III LATE TURBOLINER 5 UNIT SET W/DCC/SOUND SET #2 RTL Turboliner 5-Unit Train - Sound and DCC -- Amtrak Set 2; 152, 173, 174, 175, 153 (Phase III Late, white, red, blue, bla HO SCALE LOCOMOTIVE AND 4 CARS LOCOMOTIVE IS DCC WITH SOUND CARS HAVE INTERIOR LIGHTING IN STOCK, READY TO SHIP, BRAND NEW 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 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. 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 Please pay for your order within 4 days from your purchase date . NOTE: Visa/MasterCard, Amex, Discover Credit Cards, PayPal OK PayPal , EBAY credit may also be available to you . Please use the Ebay check-out on your purchase notification from Ebay. If you are not able to pay within 4 days, please email us through EBAY to make arrangements. All international shipping is done through eBay Global Shipping. All orders are shipped within 24hrs (M-FRI) You will be notified via email with tracking number after item is shipped. THANKS FOR THE INTEREST IN OUR PRODUCTS
Price: 816.85 USD
Location: Venice, Florida
End Time: 2024-02-12T21:33:36.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Power Type: DC
Scale: HO SCALE
MPN: 25503
Control System: DCC AND SOUND
Age Level: THIS ITEM IS NOT A TOY. 14 YRS AND OLDER
Gauge: HO
Power Supply: DC
Brand: Rapido
Type: LOCOMOTIVE AND 4 CARS
Control: DCC WITH SOUND
Corporate Roadname: Amtrak
Features: SOUND EQUIPPED, DCC fitted, Light Function, Painted
Recommended Age Range: This item is not a toy. For 14 years or older.
Grading: C-10 Mint-Brand New