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We are pleased to report that the previously identified technical issues with our 'Port of Par' locomotives have now been resolved.
The team has worked tirelessly to ensure these can be in your hands for Christmas.
Shipping will commence early next week.
The team has worked tirelessly to ensure these can be in your hands for Christmas.
Shipping will commence early next week.
November 26, 2025 at 9:50 AM
We are pleased to report that the previously identified technical issues with our 'Port of Par' locomotives have now been resolved.
The team has worked tirelessly to ensure these can be in your hands for Christmas.
Shipping will commence early next week.
The team has worked tirelessly to ensure these can be in your hands for Christmas.
Shipping will commence early next week.
Morning.
Have you seen a lot of action?
Have you ever held your DCC controller up in the air and gone "aaaaargh!"?
Is it true that there is a wagon on your layout that if you derail it, it will blow up?
Do you want anything from the shop?
Well, then this Rapido Recommends is for you!
Have you seen a lot of action?
Have you ever held your DCC controller up in the air and gone "aaaaargh!"?
Is it true that there is a wagon on your layout that if you derail it, it will blow up?
Do you want anything from the shop?
Well, then this Rapido Recommends is for you!
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Morning.
Have you seen a lot of action?
Have you ever held your DCC controller up in the air and gone "aaaaargh!"?
Is it true that there is a wagon on your layout that if you derail it, it will blow up?
Do you want anything from the shop?
Well, then this Rapido Recommends is for you!
Have you seen a lot of action?
Have you ever held your DCC controller up in the air and gone "aaaaargh!"?
Is it true that there is a wagon on your layout that if you derail it, it will blow up?
Do you want anything from the shop?
Well, then this Rapido Recommends is for you!
This time next week we are closing 2 big order books.
The RCH 1907 PO 2025 range is perfect for trains full of coal, each laden with the only present a naughty kid can hope for in their stocking.
The second order book closing is the Midland 483.
Get your pre-orders in while you still can!
The RCH 1907 PO 2025 range is perfect for trains full of coal, each laden with the only present a naughty kid can hope for in their stocking.
The second order book closing is the Midland 483.
Get your pre-orders in while you still can!
November 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This time next week we are closing 2 big order books.
The RCH 1907 PO 2025 range is perfect for trains full of coal, each laden with the only present a naughty kid can hope for in their stocking.
The second order book closing is the Midland 483.
Get your pre-orders in while you still can!
The RCH 1907 PO 2025 range is perfect for trains full of coal, each laden with the only present a naughty kid can hope for in their stocking.
The second order book closing is the Midland 483.
Get your pre-orders in while you still can!
We’ve had something incredible arrive, and just in the nick of time before we head to the NEC. Colour production samples of the upcoming S160!
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USATC S160 from Rapido Trains UK
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November 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
We’ve had something incredible arrive, and just in the nick of time before we head to the NEC. Colour production samples of the upcoming S160!
youtube.com/shorts/HAHUo...
youtube.com/shorts/HAHUo...
We think you’ll agree that these painted production prototypes of the Midland 483 are in a class of their own.
The 483 colour samples and all of our other samples and prototypes will be on show at the NEC this weekend. Come along and check them out for yourself.
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The 483 colour samples and all of our other samples and prototypes will be on show at the NEC this weekend. Come along and check them out for yourself.
youtube.com/shorts/mkDmm...
Midland Railway 483 4-4-0 from Rapido Trains UK
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November 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
We think you’ll agree that these painted production prototypes of the Midland 483 are in a class of their own.
The 483 colour samples and all of our other samples and prototypes will be on show at the NEC this weekend. Come along and check them out for yourself.
youtube.com/shorts/mkDmm...
The 483 colour samples and all of our other samples and prototypes will be on show at the NEC this weekend. Come along and check them out for yourself.
youtube.com/shorts/mkDmm...
We have added 2 inquisitive new liveries to our OO Gauge LNWR Dia.17B Brake Van range.
One wraps up our G. Fawkes range (for the time being).
The other livery appeared out of nowhere and is perfect for those who are in dire need of assistance.
You can pre-order yours now!
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One wraps up our G. Fawkes range (for the time being).
The other livery appeared out of nowhere and is perfect for those who are in dire need of assistance.
You can pre-order yours now!
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November 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We have added 2 inquisitive new liveries to our OO Gauge LNWR Dia.17B Brake Van range.
One wraps up our G. Fawkes range (for the time being).
The other livery appeared out of nowhere and is perfect for those who are in dire need of assistance.
You can pre-order yours now!
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One wraps up our G. Fawkes range (for the time being).
The other livery appeared out of nowhere and is perfect for those who are in dire need of assistance.
You can pre-order yours now!
buff.ly/xFYZ7km
This weekend we will be heading to the National Festival of Railway Modelling in Birmingham. You’ll find us at Stand 25!
We’ll have a (U) boatload of samples and prototypes with us and be on hand to answer your questions. We can’t wait to talk to all of you about all things Rapido!
We’ll have a (U) boatload of samples and prototypes with us and be on hand to answer your questions. We can’t wait to talk to all of you about all things Rapido!
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
This weekend we will be heading to the National Festival of Railway Modelling in Birmingham. You’ll find us at Stand 25!
We’ll have a (U) boatload of samples and prototypes with us and be on hand to answer your questions. We can’t wait to talk to all of you about all things Rapido!
We’ll have a (U) boatload of samples and prototypes with us and be on hand to answer your questions. We can’t wait to talk to all of you about all things Rapido!
The S160 isn't really known for its subtlety, and for many that’s why it is so appealing. Part of that All-American attitude comes from how incredible it sounds. With its sound complete, we thought it was about time we showed you just how powerful the S160 will sound. Enjoy the video on our channel!
November 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The S160 isn't really known for its subtlety, and for many that’s why it is so appealing. Part of that All-American attitude comes from how incredible it sounds. With its sound complete, we thought it was about time we showed you just how powerful the S160 will sound. Enjoy the video on our channel!
To coincide with yesterday's announcement, we have even more exciting news for LNER and GNR fans. We have received these gorgeous colour production samples of the LNER J52/2 (GNR J13).
We are expecting these models to arrive in the UK very soon, so keep an eye on our email newsletters for more info!
We are expecting these models to arrive in the UK very soon, so keep an eye on our email newsletters for more info!
November 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM
To coincide with yesterday's announcement, we have even more exciting news for LNER and GNR fans. We have received these gorgeous colour production samples of the LNER J52/2 (GNR J13).
We are expecting these models to arrive in the UK very soon, so keep an eye on our email newsletters for more info!
We are expecting these models to arrive in the UK very soon, so keep an eye on our email newsletters for more info!
Emerging from the underground is our first-ever Atlantic Class locomotive, the LNER C12 4-4-2T.
This brand-new tank engine is the perfect model to complement our J52 and GNR Evolution coaches that will be arriving shortly.
Pre-order yours now!
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This brand-new tank engine is the perfect model to complement our J52 and GNR Evolution coaches that will be arriving shortly.
Pre-order yours now!
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November 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Emerging from the underground is our first-ever Atlantic Class locomotive, the LNER C12 4-4-2T.
This brand-new tank engine is the perfect model to complement our J52 and GNR Evolution coaches that will be arriving shortly.
Pre-order yours now!
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This brand-new tank engine is the perfect model to complement our J52 and GNR Evolution coaches that will be arriving shortly.
Pre-order yours now!
buff.ly/4zYzY5y
GWR County Cab Update
Following community feedback, we have modified the tooling to remove the numberplate surround from the cab of our GWR 10xx Class 4-6-0.
At the same time, the plastic handrail with incorrect mounting points was corrected to be a metal component with the correct 90-degree bend.
Following community feedback, we have modified the tooling to remove the numberplate surround from the cab of our GWR 10xx Class 4-6-0.
At the same time, the plastic handrail with incorrect mounting points was corrected to be a metal component with the correct 90-degree bend.
November 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
GWR County Cab Update
Following community feedback, we have modified the tooling to remove the numberplate surround from the cab of our GWR 10xx Class 4-6-0.
At the same time, the plastic handrail with incorrect mounting points was corrected to be a metal component with the correct 90-degree bend.
Following community feedback, we have modified the tooling to remove the numberplate surround from the cab of our GWR 10xx Class 4-6-0.
At the same time, the plastic handrail with incorrect mounting points was corrected to be a metal component with the correct 90-degree bend.
OPEN C UPDATE
Take a look at these fully painted and decorated GWR O19 wagon samples straight from the factory. We are really pleased with how they look so far. Hopefully it will not be too long before they can grace your layout too!
Take a look at these fully painted and decorated GWR O19 wagon samples straight from the factory. We are really pleased with how they look so far. Hopefully it will not be too long before they can grace your layout too!
November 12, 2025 at 7:10 AM
OPEN C UPDATE
Take a look at these fully painted and decorated GWR O19 wagon samples straight from the factory. We are really pleased with how they look so far. Hopefully it will not be too long before they can grace your layout too!
Take a look at these fully painted and decorated GWR O19 wagon samples straight from the factory. We are really pleased with how they look so far. Hopefully it will not be too long before they can grace your layout too!
RAPIDO RECOMMENDS - GNoSR Passenger Train
Need something to haul your gorgeous Great North of Scotland Railway 'Evolution' coaches?
There's nothing better than the upcoming GNoSR V Class No. 113 in fetching lined green livery, never before seen in ready-to-run!
Need something to haul your gorgeous Great North of Scotland Railway 'Evolution' coaches?
There's nothing better than the upcoming GNoSR V Class No. 113 in fetching lined green livery, never before seen in ready-to-run!
November 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
RAPIDO RECOMMENDS - GNoSR Passenger Train
Need something to haul your gorgeous Great North of Scotland Railway 'Evolution' coaches?
There's nothing better than the upcoming GNoSR V Class No. 113 in fetching lined green livery, never before seen in ready-to-run!
Need something to haul your gorgeous Great North of Scotland Railway 'Evolution' coaches?
There's nothing better than the upcoming GNoSR V Class No. 113 in fetching lined green livery, never before seen in ready-to-run!
Today's 'rejected' livery post is... blue!
Peckett 'Marcia' is going into a different livery this winter, so is being dismantled in Rolvenden shed. Any ideas what it's going to be?
Peckett 'Marcia' is going into a different livery this winter, so is being dismantled in Rolvenden shed. Any ideas what it's going to be?
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Today's 'rejected' livery post is... blue!
Peckett 'Marcia' is going into a different livery this winter, so is being dismantled in Rolvenden shed. Any ideas what it's going to be?
Peckett 'Marcia' is going into a different livery this winter, so is being dismantled in Rolvenden shed. Any ideas what it's going to be?
Remember, remember the Fifth of November.
That’s right, last Friday we announced not one, but two G. Fawkes Not-Quite-Minks in OO Gauge. This nefarious livery is one of our most popular, for some reason…
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That’s right, last Friday we announced not one, but two G. Fawkes Not-Quite-Minks in OO Gauge. This nefarious livery is one of our most popular, for some reason…
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November 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Remember, remember the Fifth of November.
That’s right, last Friday we announced not one, but two G. Fawkes Not-Quite-Minks in OO Gauge. This nefarious livery is one of our most popular, for some reason…
buff.ly/zEwZLSC
That’s right, last Friday we announced not one, but two G. Fawkes Not-Quite-Minks in OO Gauge. This nefarious livery is one of our most popular, for some reason…
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The infamous Mr. Fawkes must be up to something, as our friends at The Wagon Yard have a variety of wagons on the way with his name emblazoned on the side of them.
You can find out more about this dubious cargo and create your concerningly volatile train by visiting:
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You can find out more about this dubious cargo and create your concerningly volatile train by visiting:
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November 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The infamous Mr. Fawkes must be up to something, as our friends at The Wagon Yard have a variety of wagons on the way with his name emblazoned on the side of them.
You can find out more about this dubious cargo and create your concerningly volatile train by visiting:
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You can find out more about this dubious cargo and create your concerningly volatile train by visiting:
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Looking for coaches to run with the upcoming Scottish steamers?
The train now departing Rapido Station is the order book closing service for Evolution Batch 2 liveries. Get your pre-orders in now, or you’ll miss this train!
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The train now departing Rapido Station is the order book closing service for Evolution Batch 2 liveries. Get your pre-orders in now, or you’ll miss this train!
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November 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Looking for coaches to run with the upcoming Scottish steamers?
The train now departing Rapido Station is the order book closing service for Evolution Batch 2 liveries. Get your pre-orders in now, or you’ll miss this train!
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The train now departing Rapido Station is the order book closing service for Evolution Batch 2 liveries. Get your pre-orders in now, or you’ll miss this train!
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EVOLUTION UPDATE
As you may have seen in our newsletter, the Metropolitan and London Transport-liveried Evolution coaches are being modified to include the distinctive round-topped doors.
The orderbook for these two liveries will be extended, so there is still time to place your pre-order!
As you may have seen in our newsletter, the Metropolitan and London Transport-liveried Evolution coaches are being modified to include the distinctive round-topped doors.
The orderbook for these two liveries will be extended, so there is still time to place your pre-order!
November 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
EVOLUTION UPDATE
As you may have seen in our newsletter, the Metropolitan and London Transport-liveried Evolution coaches are being modified to include the distinctive round-topped doors.
The orderbook for these two liveries will be extended, so there is still time to place your pre-order!
As you may have seen in our newsletter, the Metropolitan and London Transport-liveried Evolution coaches are being modified to include the distinctive round-topped doors.
The orderbook for these two liveries will be extended, so there is still time to place your pre-order!
Trick or treat!!!!
In the spirit of the spookiest day of the year, we have a treat to offer you all, and this isn’t just to avoid our offices being covered in toilet paper.
Our brand new range of OO Gauge GWR Iron Minks, Not-Quite Minks, and 4-Plank Opens features an array of new variants!
In the spirit of the spookiest day of the year, we have a treat to offer you all, and this isn’t just to avoid our offices being covered in toilet paper.
Our brand new range of OO Gauge GWR Iron Minks, Not-Quite Minks, and 4-Plank Opens features an array of new variants!
October 31, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Trick or treat!!!!
In the spirit of the spookiest day of the year, we have a treat to offer you all, and this isn’t just to avoid our offices being covered in toilet paper.
Our brand new range of OO Gauge GWR Iron Minks, Not-Quite Minks, and 4-Plank Opens features an array of new variants!
In the spirit of the spookiest day of the year, we have a treat to offer you all, and this isn’t just to avoid our offices being covered in toilet paper.
Our brand new range of OO Gauge GWR Iron Minks, Not-Quite Minks, and 4-Plank Opens features an array of new variants!
Grab your ticket and get on board, as this weekend is your last opportunity to be guaranteed Evolution Coaches in Batch 2 liveries. We are closing the order books on Monday. So, make sure you get your orders in with now!
You can place your pre-orders via our website or any of our Official Retailers.
You can place your pre-orders via our website or any of our Official Retailers.
October 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Grab your ticket and get on board, as this weekend is your last opportunity to be guaranteed Evolution Coaches in Batch 2 liveries. We are closing the order books on Monday. So, make sure you get your orders in with now!
You can place your pre-orders via our website or any of our Official Retailers.
You can place your pre-orders via our website or any of our Official Retailers.
We have brake vans on the way for LNWR, LBSCR, GCR and CLC, plus loads more liveries. So, we guess you are going to want something equally as detailed to run with them!
Our upcoming range of RCH 1907 PO wagons features a rainbow of colourful examples that are suitable for many eras.
Our upcoming range of RCH 1907 PO wagons features a rainbow of colourful examples that are suitable for many eras.
October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We have brake vans on the way for LNWR, LBSCR, GCR and CLC, plus loads more liveries. So, we guess you are going to want something equally as detailed to run with them!
Our upcoming range of RCH 1907 PO wagons features a rainbow of colourful examples that are suitable for many eras.
Our upcoming range of RCH 1907 PO wagons features a rainbow of colourful examples that are suitable for many eras.
They aren’t Scottish Legends for no reason!
This incredible photo of Caley 123 with GNoSR No. 49 ‘Gordon Highlander’ was taken at Carstairs on the Scottish Rambler railtour.
Since we are producing models of. both of these amazing locomotives, it would be rude not to recreate the scene
This incredible photo of Caley 123 with GNoSR No. 49 ‘Gordon Highlander’ was taken at Carstairs on the Scottish Rambler railtour.
Since we are producing models of. both of these amazing locomotives, it would be rude not to recreate the scene
October 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
They aren’t Scottish Legends for no reason!
This incredible photo of Caley 123 with GNoSR No. 49 ‘Gordon Highlander’ was taken at Carstairs on the Scottish Rambler railtour.
Since we are producing models of. both of these amazing locomotives, it would be rude not to recreate the scene
This incredible photo of Caley 123 with GNoSR No. 49 ‘Gordon Highlander’ was taken at Carstairs on the Scottish Rambler railtour.
Since we are producing models of. both of these amazing locomotives, it would be rude not to recreate the scene
Your train has been delayed. Usually, this a frustrating thing to hear, isn’t it?
Well on this occasion it’s a good thing!
We have decided to give you an extra week to get your pre-orders in for Evolution Batch 2.
So, order books Evolution Batch 2 will now be on Monday November the 3rd.
Well on this occasion it’s a good thing!
We have decided to give you an extra week to get your pre-orders in for Evolution Batch 2.
So, order books Evolution Batch 2 will now be on Monday November the 3rd.
October 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Your train has been delayed. Usually, this a frustrating thing to hear, isn’t it?
Well on this occasion it’s a good thing!
We have decided to give you an extra week to get your pre-orders in for Evolution Batch 2.
So, order books Evolution Batch 2 will now be on Monday November the 3rd.
Well on this occasion it’s a good thing!
We have decided to give you an extra week to get your pre-orders in for Evolution Batch 2.
So, order books Evolution Batch 2 will now be on Monday November the 3rd.
Had an accident and need to send out the breakdown train? It’s a good job the crane is always steaming and ready to go!
For today's Rapido Recommends, we have the perfect train for those emergency situations where some further assistance is required.
For today's Rapido Recommends, we have the perfect train for those emergency situations where some further assistance is required.
October 24, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Had an accident and need to send out the breakdown train? It’s a good job the crane is always steaming and ready to go!
For today's Rapido Recommends, we have the perfect train for those emergency situations where some further assistance is required.
For today's Rapido Recommends, we have the perfect train for those emergency situations where some further assistance is required.