{"title":"Rapido N Scale LRC Trains","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRapido N Scale LRC Trains \u0026amp; Passenger Cars\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover Rapido N Scale LRC trains at Fusion Scale Hobbies. Representing VIA Rail Canada's distinctive Light, Rapid, Comfortable passenger equipment, these detailed N Scale models bring an iconic era of Canadian intercity passenger service to layouts and collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCanadian LRC Passenger Trains in N Scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in the early 1980s, the LRC was developed to provide improved passenger comfort and faster intercity travel across Canada. Its distinctive low-profile coaches and streamlined locomotives became familiar sights along VIA Rail routes, particularly throughout the Quebec City–Windsor Corridor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapido's N Scale LRC models capture the appearance of this unique Canadian passenger equipment with carefully reproduced body details, paint schemes, and lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRapido N Scale VIA Rail LRC Equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection features Rapido N Scale LRC passenger equipment for modelers recreating Canadian intercity operations. LRC coaches are particularly useful for assembling realistic VIA Rail consists, whether paired with appropriate passenger locomotives or incorporated into a larger Canadian railway collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact 1:160 scale makes it possible to model longer passenger trains and sweeping mainline scenes while maintaining the distinctive appearance of the prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpand Your N Scale Passenger Fleet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapido's attention to prototype accuracy makes its passenger equipment an excellent choice for Canadian railway enthusiasts and N Scale collectors alike. Detailed finishes and recognizable VIA Rail styling help recreate the look of Canadian passenger service across multiple decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore additional models in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-trains\"\u003eRapido Trains collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trains\"\u003emodel trains\u003c\/a\u003e for more locomotives, passenger cars, and railroad equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor currently available Rapido models, visit our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-trains-in-stock\"\u003eRapido Trains In Stock\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Rapido N Scale LRC Trains\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our selection of Rapido N Scale LRC passenger equipment to build or expand your VIA Rail fleet with detailed models of Canada's recognizable intercity trains.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rap508012","title":"Rapido N Scale VIA Rail Canada LRC Coach - Canada Scheme – RAP508012","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRapido N Scale VIA Rail Canada LRC Coach – Canada Scheme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpand your Canadian passenger fleet with the \u003cstrong\u003eRapido N Scale VIA Rail Canada LRC Coach\u003c\/strong\u003e in the classic Canada Scheme. Representing the Bombardier-built Light, Rapid, Comfortable (LRC) passenger cars, this highly detailed model captures the distinctive appearance of VIA Rail's intercity passenger equipment used throughout the Quebec City–Windsor Corridor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1981, LRC coaches became a mainstay of VIA Rail passenger service, operating behind LRC locomotives and later F40PH-2D and P42DC locomotives. The Canada Scheme represents the familiar grey, blue, and yellow appearance with updated VIA Rail Canada markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate N Scale dimensions based on prototype blueprints and field measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVIA Rail Canada grey, blue, and yellow paint scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed passenger interior with accurate colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTinted windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack-powered interior lighting compatible with DC and DCC layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking marker lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched-metal stirrups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedesigned trucks for improved rolling performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 14 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrototype History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt by Bombardier, the LRC passenger cars were designed to provide improved comfort and faster intercity travel. The lightweight coaches became closely associated with VIA Rail's Corridor operations across Ontario and Quebec, remaining in passenger service for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Canada Scheme reflects the later appearance of these cars, making this model an excellent addition to VIA Rail passenger consists from the late 1990s onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore More Rapido Trains\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-n-scale-lrc-trains\"\u003eRapido N Scale LRC Trains\u003c\/a\u003e collection for additional LRC passenger equipment. 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Featuring VIA Rail Canada's green, grey, and yellow paint scheme introduced in 2013, this detailed model represents the later years of Bombardier's Light, Rapid, Comfortable (LRC) passenger cars in intercity service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapido faithfully recreates the appearance of these Canadian passenger coaches with accurate dimensions, detailed interiors, and factory-installed lighting, making them an excellent addition to VIA Rail consists operating throughout the Quebec City–Windsor Corridor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVIA Rail Renaissance Scheme with green, grey, and yellow finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate N Scale dimensions based on original blueprints and field measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed passenger interior with prototype-appropriate colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTinted windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack-powered interior lighting compatible with DC and DCC layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking marker lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched-metal stirrups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedesigned trucks for improved rolling performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested minimum radius: 14 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrototype History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1981, Bombardier's LRC passenger coaches became a mainstay of VIA Rail Canada's intercity passenger fleet. Designed for comfortable, efficient service, these lightweight cars operated extensively throughout Ontario and Quebec behind LRC, F40PH-2D, and P42DC locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning in 2010, VIA Rail undertook a refurbishment program for its LRC fleet. The Renaissance Scheme, introduced in 2013, brought a refreshed green, grey, and yellow appearance to the equipment, giving these long-serving passenger cars a distinctive modern look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpand Your VIA Rail Passenger Fleet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're modeling modern VIA Rail operations or assembling a complete Canadian passenger train, this Rapido N Scale LRC Coach is an excellent addition to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore additional passenger equipment in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-n-scale-lrc-trains\"\u003eRapido N Scale LRC Trains\u003c\/a\u003e collection, browse our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-trains\"\u003eRapido Trains\u003c\/a\u003e selection, or shop our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-trains-in-stock\"\u003eRapido Trains In Stock\u003c\/a\u003e collection. 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