Description
DESCRIPTION
We’re absolutely delighted to announce that the ‘OO’ gauge APT-E is back! Originally produced as part of the National Collection In Miniature range, the National Railway Museum has given their permission to produce this batch as a standalone Rapido Trains UK product.
The APT-Experimental was a test bed for new ideas. It incorporated lightweight construction, high power/weight ratio, good aerodynamics, improved braking and an innovative tilt system that would allow high speed operation on existing curves while maintaining both safety and customer comfort. The train consisted of four units – two power cars and two intermediate cars.
Specifications:
• Two Power Cars each with a five-pole, skew-wound motor
• Two Trailer Cars with articulated Swinging Arm Trailer Bogies
• 3D scanned exterior for accurate body contours.
• Operating tilt mechanism and close coupling system
• Operates smoothly down to Radius 2 (438mm) curves
• Full interior detail including illuminated test instrumentation.
• Working headlamps, tail lamps and interior lighting
• Conventional DC or factory fitted with ESU DCC sound decoder
• Accurate sound recorded from archival footage
• Smooth-running mechanism with dual motors and flywheels
• Designed for drop-in conversion to ‘P4’ and ‘EM’ gauges
