{"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. You can also explore our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-trains\"\u003eRapido Trains\u003c\/a\u003e selection, shop \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-trains-in-stock\"\u003eRapido Trains In Stock\u003c\/a\u003e, or discover more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trains\"\u003emodel trains\u003c\/a\u003e at Fusion Scale Hobbies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50692971954432,"sku":"RAP508012","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/RAP508012.jpg?v=1792439705","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/rap508012","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}