1061116 - Rapido Trains - HO LRC Coach: VIA Rail - The Future Is On Board Wrap: #3365
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1061116 - Rapido Trains - HO LRC Coach: VIA Rail - The Future Is On Board Wrap: #3365
Bombardier produced ten LRC-1 cars which went to Amtrak in 1980, followed by 50 LRC-2 cars delivered to VIA in 1981 and 1982. 50 more LRC-3 cars were delivered to VIA in 1984 and 1985. The LRC-1 cars were returned to VIA in the 1980s, refurbished and repainted in VIA colours for use almost exclusively on the International between Toronto and Chicago. The remaining VIA cars have been used on all trains in the Windsor-Quebec City Corridor. VIA’s LRC cars were hauled regularly by all of VIA’s HEP-equipped locomotives: LRC, F40PH-2D, and P42DC. Amtrak’s LRCs were pulled by LRC, F40PH and AEM-7 locomotives. They were even seen behind a HEP E-unit!
Each LRC coach features:
• Correct car profile based on original blueprints
• Business Class car including modern 2+1 seating
• Coaches feature correct colour scheme including brown (1981-1992), green (1992-2016), “greige” (2012+) and charcoal (2016+)
• Track-powered “Easy-Peasy” interior lighting and working marker lights operated by magnetic wand (included)
• Capacitor installed for flicker-free lighting over dirty track
• Super-detailed, free-rolling trucks and wheelsets
• Detailed diaphragms with etched-metal end gates
• Separate grab irons installed at the factory
• Improved metal couplers installed at the correct height
• Minimum radius: 18” (22” or larger recommended)
