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HO TurboTrain
Rapido Trains Inc. has produced 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 Power Dome Cars are equipped with a 5-pole skew-wound motor and flywheel, and sound. You can order more Intermediate Cars to make a longer train. Additional TurboCoaches and Turbo TwoPacks (TurboClub + TurboCafe) are available separately.
2010 TURBO UPDATE
Gear Boxes
We have redesiged our TurboTrain gears and motors for better slow-speed performance. We will make the new power trucks, drive trains and motors available to TurboTrain owners at our cost.
We are expecting the new gearboxes to arrive soon. If you have a Turbo and would like to sign up for the new gearboxes then click here to sign up. Please be sure to tell us which model you have.
Availability
We are currently sold out of HO scale TurboTrains at our warehouse. However, many are still available at retail stores who may also still be able to order them from our distributors. Please check with your favorite store for availability. If you don't have a favorite store, we have a few suggestions! Click here to see our Canadian, US or International dealer listings.
Some of the features of the TurboTrain include:CLICK ON A PHOTO BELOW TO ENLARGE• Accurately scaled from original production blueprints
• All prototype-specific variations included
• Fully sound equipped, sampled from some of the only surviving recordings of the train
• Works on DC and DCC layouts, and includes a remote control to operate sounds in DC mode
• Sprung single-axle trucks and full-width operating rubber diaphragms
• Flush tinted windows, full painted interior and constant interior lighting
• Operating headlights, Gyralites, and tail lights
• Additional Intermediate Cars available to make up to a 9-car train.
• Free 136 page book "TurboTrain: A Journey" included in every set.
  PDC-27 DETAIL |
 PDC-28 DETAIL |
 POWER TRUCK DETAIL |
 INTERMEDIATE TRUCK DETAIL |
 INTERMEDIATE CAR END DETAIL |
 CAB DETAIL |
 PDC-28 INTERIOR DETAIL |
 PDC-26 INTERIOR DETAIL |
 IC-29 INTERIOR DETAIL |
 IC-31 INTERIOR DETAIL |
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