In this review, Dan takes a look at the new Amtrak Horizon coach from Rapido Trains.
Amtrak Horizon cars were built by Bombardier and entered service in 1989. The design was based on earlier Comet cars built by Pullman-Standard.
The cars came in two types, coach and dinette. Amtrak ordered a total of 104 cars, 86 of those coaches.
These cars were used in the Chicago area, and a few Horizon cars were used for a time on California’s Capitol Corridor before they were replaced by double-deck California Cars in the 1990s.
Many remain in service today.
Rapido offers the car in two different versions of Amtrak's Phase III scheme, with narrow or wide red, white, & blue stripes. Dan's coach has the narrower stripes.
This highly detailed model has lighting and a complete interior. The lighting should work on DC or DCC track power.
As usual, Dan evaluates the model's packaging, prototype accuracy, paint & detail, and how well it operates and conforms to applicable standards.
There's also a RIP Track segment where Dan talks about some of the issues found with the model, and shows how to open up the car. The interior seats look like they should be able to accommodate seated passenger figures.
If you're a fan of Amtrak or passenger trains in general, be sure to check out this review!
18 сен 2021
