Park a Bronx commuter classic on your HO layout with the Rapido Trains GMC New Look "Fishbowl" Bus — Item 753128 painted in New York Bus Service livery as bus #1485 with PELHAM BAY PARK destination. The New Look defined American transit from 1959 into the late 1980s. Rapido's Deluxe Lighted version is fully assembled and scaled from a 3D scan of the real bus.
About This Bus
New York Bus Service (NYBS) ran private express commuter routes from the Bronx into Manhattan during the late 1970s and 1980s. Bus #1485 wears the classic silver, white, blue, and red NYBS colors with the PELHAM BAY PARK destination sign — perfect for any layout depicting NYC commuter operations from that era.
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 PELHAM BAY PARK 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
- Era-correct rear engine door styling
- Powered by two AAA batteries (not included)
Specs
| Brand |
Rapido Trains |
| Item Number |
753128 |
| Scale |
HO (1:87) |
| Type |
Transit Bus / Vehicle |
| Prototype |
GMC New Look "Fishbowl" Suburban |
| Livery |
New York Bus Service (silver, white, blue, red) |
| Roster Number |
#1485 |
| Destination |
PELHAM BAY PARK |
| 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.
Can I run it on my HO track?
No — the bus has steerable front wheels and rubber tires but is designed for roads, not rails.
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