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RAPIDO HO SCALE
TURBO TRAIN - NORTH AMERICA'S FASTEST TRAIN

Please E-mail us at sales@modeltrains.com or telephone us toll-free at 1-877-867-7686, to order any of these models.

ORDER NOW AS THERE IS ONLY ONE PRODUCTION RUN. 
WHEN THEY ARE SOLD OUT, THEY ARE GONE FOR GOOD!

Here is the list of road names.  These models will run on curves as tight as 18" radius, but 24" or larger is recommended.  Click on the road in the table below to see all the models that are offered:

TURBOTRAIN: A JOURNEY It has been over 40 years since the TurboTrain first rocketed to its record-breaking speeds and touched the hearts of a new generation of rail fans. Part train, part jet aircraft, the TurboTrain was the latest in ground transport innovation.  But the Turbo's promise of a new era of passenger travel sadly went unfulfilled. A gas turbine powered train introduced at a time of unprecedented hostility towards passenger train travel and unprecedented high fuel prices had little chance.  Despite its obstacles, the TurboTrain was a success with the traveling public and, by the time the last trains were retired in 1982, Turbo was running at over 98 percent efficiency. This made it one of the most reliable passenger trains in North America. TurboTrain: A Journey is the first book ever to tell the story of the TurboTrain through history, stories and photographs, the majority of which have never been published before.
ITEM	DESCRIPTION	US $ PRICE	CAD $ PRICE	STATUS
RT- 102008	TURBOTRAIN: A JOURNEY  By Jason Shron  136 Pages, Full Colour	$24.95	$24.95	Stock
RT- 102020	TURBO TRAIN SHORT DIAPHRAGM	$12.95	$12.95	Available

TurboTrain.
A COMPLETE, SOUND-EQUIPPED HO SCALE PASSENGER TRAIN.
TWO POWER DOME CARS. ONE INTERMEDIATE CAR.
DCC OR DC. FULLY READY TO RUN.
 

Prototype Information
New Haven - In this first paint scheme, the TurboTrain achieved its phenomenal 170.8 MPH speed record on standard tracks in New Jersey. 1967-1969
Penn Central - Although it was a New Haven initiative, the TurboTrain entered regular service on the Penn Central on April 9, 1969. 1969-1971
Early Amtrak - In 1971, the TurboTrain was given this striking new paint scheme for a showcase tour of the USA. 1971-1973
Late Amtrak - This was a unique application of Amtrak's Phase 1 paint scheme and was very distinctive as it roared past. 1973-1979
Canadian National - CN owned the largest fleet of TurboTrains and operated them between Montreal and Toronto and Montreal and Ottawa. from 1967-1976
Via Rail Canada - In this paint scheme, the TurboTrain achieved the current Canadian rail speed record of 140.6 MPH on April 22, 1976. 1976-1982

On December 20, 1967 the United Aircraft TurboTrain rocketed to an amazing 170.8 MPH on the Pennsylvania Railroad in New Jersey. To this date, this is still the fastest speed ever achieved by a production passenger train in the United States or Canada.

On April 22, 1976 a Canadian National TurboTrain reached a speed of 140.6 MPH between Montreal and Toronto. This is still the Canadian speed record.

This year, Rapido Trains Inc. finally brings you the first ever accurate model of the TurboTrain - North America's fastest train.

Now you can relive your memories of seeing this train roar past. Both engines are sound-equipped, so your TurboTrain will roar at the front and the rear just like the real thing.

Our Ready-to-Run TurboTrain comes in a 3-car, powered set. For speed and reliability, BOTH ENGINES ARE POWERED WITH SOUND. You can order more Intermediate Cars to make a longer train. Several different Coach, Cafe and Club cars are available, depending on your choice of paint scheme.

ACCURATE
We designed our models with the help of two senior designers from the original TurboTrain.

EXPANDABLE
The TurboTrain can be expanded up to nine cars long, just like the prototype. Additional coaches are available with different car numbers for all paint schemes.

For CN and VIA trains, we offer special Turbo TwoPacks - a TurboClub and TurboCafe car together for a reduced price.

AFFORDABLE
A complete, sound-equipped train... for the same price as a steam locomotive.

TURBOTRAIN FEATURES:

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Last up-date: January 22, 2010

Canadian Model Trains reserves the right to change prices without notice.  E&OE.
Availability of any of these models is subject to prior sale.
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Last update:  March 12, 2009