Bring your HO scale streets to life with the Rapido Trains GMC New Look "Fishbowl" Bus — Item 753105 painted in GO Transit's late livery as bus #1029 with MARKHAM destination. The New Look was the face of North American public transit from 1959 into the late 1980s. Rapido's Deluxe Lighted version is fully assembled, scaled from a 3D scan of the real bus, and rolls right onto your layout.
About This Bus
This is the GO Transit Late Scheme — the silver, green, and white livery used by GO Transit (Toronto's regional commuter system) on its later New Look Suburban fleet. Bus #1029 displays the MARKHAM destination, perfect for any layout depicting Toronto-area commuter routes from the late 1970s through the 1980s.
Features
- HO scale (1:87) Deluxe Lighted assembled model — no kit assembly required
- Working interior lighting with painted seats and grooved flooring
- Working headlights, taillights, and illuminated MARKHAM destination sign
- Etched-metal interior stanchions and stamped-metal handrails
- Steerable front wheels with real rubber tires
- Body tooled from a 3D scan of a real New Look bus for an accurate tubular profile
- Late 4th-generation rear engine door
- Powered by two AAA batteries (not included)
Specs
| Brand |
Rapido Trains |
| Item Number |
753105 |
| Scale |
HO (1:87) |
| Type |
Transit Bus / Vehicle |
| Prototype |
GMC New Look "Fishbowl" Suburban |
| Livery |
GO Transit Late Scheme |
| Roster Number |
#1029 |
| Destination |
MARKHAM |
| Era |
Late 1970s - 1980s |
| Construction |
Preassembled, ready-to-display |
| Skill Level |
All Levels |
| Material |
Plastic with etched/stamped metal details |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this bus motorized?
No, this is a static display model. It has working interior and exterior lights powered by two AAA batteries (not included), but the bus does not move under its own power.
What scale is this?
HO scale (1:87) — sized for HO model railroad layouts, dioramas, and urban scenes.
Does it need assembly?
None. The bus arrives fully built, painted, and ready to display or roll onto your layout.
Can I run it on my HO track?
The bus has steerable front wheels and rubber tires but is not designed to run on rails. It belongs on the road portion of your scene.
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