Over the Horizon
Introduced by Amtrak in April 1989, the Horizon fleet (also known as the Amfleet IIIs) were based on the Pullman-Standard Comet-series commuter cars built since 1970. The new Horizon fleet consisted predominantly of two basic car types - Coach and Dinette - with 86 and 18 cars respectively forming the 104-car order placed with Bombardier.
An Amtrak Classic
Over the years, the Horizon cars have remained largely unchanged from their as-built appearance, with the only predominant visual differences being the evolution of the Amtrak paint schemes from Phase III through Phase VI. However, two key changes that have occurred include the replacement of the original power sliding doors with manually-operated parlor doors, and the replacement of the fold-down stairs with fixed steps.
Hand-Painted Injection Samples
Hand-painted second injection sample of our Horizon Coach and Cafe cars. Some details subject to change.
Rapido's New Flexi-Flo, SW1200 and Horizon Coach Samples
Josh Anderchek and Dan Darnell take you on a tour of some of Rapido's new HO scale products - the EMD SW1200 switcher, the Amtrak Horizon coaches and dinettes, and the ACF Flexi-Flo covered hopper! And we lock Jordan in an airplane.
Super-detailed, as is Tradition
Rapido brings their experience with passenger car models to this long warranted fleet of cars used for intercity travel across America (and even into Canada). The Rapido cars will feature the same great attention to detail you’ve come to expect, including free-rolling wheels, detailed underbodies, interior lighting and more.
- Coach, Dinette and Club Dinette cars available
- Full underbody details unique to each car style
- Full multi-color interior detail with separate seats
- Folding steps or fixed stairs as appropriate
- GSI G70 trucks with free-rolling, turned-metal wheelsets
- Accurate painting and lettering
- Constant interior lighting in DC and DCC
- Working marker lights
- Separately-applied metal grab irons
Become a Master
The Horizon Cars Master Class showcases history, changes and detailing variations of this series of cars.
Pre-Order Your HO Scale Horizon Now
The order deadline has passed. Delivery in Fall 2020.
Amtrak Phase III Narrow
Amtrak Phase III Wide
Amtrak Phase IV
Amtrak Phase VI
Amtrak California
Undecorated
Includes Decal Sheet
Officially licensed by Amtrak. Amtrak is a registered service mark of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.
Product Listing
| SKU | TITLE |
| 128001 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase III Narrow #54014 |
| 128002 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase III Narrow #54032 |
| 128003 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase III Narrow #54045 |
| 128004 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase III Narrow #54081 |
| 128005 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase III Narrow No # |
| 128006 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase III Wide #54004 |
| 128007 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase III Wide #54054 |
| 128008 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase III Wide #54513 |
| 128009 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase III Wide #54561 |
| 128010 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase III Wide No # |
| 128011 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase IV #54528 |
| 128012 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase IV #54547 |
| 128013 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase IV #54562 |
| 128014 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase IV #54580 |
| 128015 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase IV No # |
| 128016 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase VI #54516 |
| 128017 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase VI #54539 |
| 128018 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase VI #54550 |
| 128019 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase VI #54573 |
| 128020 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase VI #54582 |
| 128021 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Amtrak Phase VI No # |
| 128022 | HO Scale Horizon Dinette: Amtrak Phase III Narrow #53002 |
| 128023 | HO Scale Horizon Dinette: Amtrak Phase III Narrow #53006 |
| 128024 | HO Scale Horizon Dinette: Amtrak Phase III Wide #53501 |
| 128025 | HO Scale Horizon Dinette: Amtrak Phase III Wide #53504 |
| 128026 | HO Scale Horizon Dinette: Amtrak Phase IV #53003 |
| 128027 | HO Scale Horizon Dinette: Amtrak Phase IV #53508 |
| 128028 | HO Scale Horizon Dinette: Amtrak Phase IV #53510 |
| 128029 | HO Scale Horizon Dinette: Amtrak Phase VI #53505 |
| 128030 | HO Scale Horizon Dinette: Amtrak Phase VI #53507 |
| 128031 | HO Scale Horizon Dinette: Amtrak Phase VI #53511 |
| 128032 | HO Scale Horizon Dinette: Amtrak Calif #53501 |
| 128033 | HO Scale Horizon Dinette: Amtrak Calif #53509 |
| 128034 | HO Scale Horizon Dinette: Amtrak Calif #53510 |
| 128035 | HO Scale Horizon Club-Dinette: Amtrak Phase VI #58000 |
| 128036 | HO Scale Horizon Club-Dinette: Amtrak Phase VI #58006 |
| 128037 | HO Scale Horizon Club-Dinette: Amtrak Phase VI #58104 |
| 128038 | HO Scale Horizon Club-Dinette: Amtrak Phase VI #58108 |
| 128039 | HO Scale Horizon Coach: Undecorated |
| 128040 | HO Scale Horizon Dinette: Undecorated |