Rapido Trains OO 924001 APT-E 4-car Gas Turbine Experimental Advanced Passenger Test Train

Highly detailed model of the APT-E experimental Advanced Passenger Train test train from the early 1970s.
This 4-car test train was powered by gas turbines and incorporated a number of features being developed for the proposed next generation of British express passenger trains. Test runs were operated on the Great Western mainline between 1973 and 1975, with the experimental train being sent to the NRM at York for preservation in 1976.
DCC Ready model for use with analogue DC controllers.