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We are calling time on the order books for three prominent projects, including the Caledonian Railway 'Single'.
If you want to add any of these amazing models to your collection, make sure you pre-order yours through our website or any of our Official Retailers before the end of the day.
If you want to add any of these amazing models to your collection, make sure you pre-order yours through our website or any of our Official Retailers before the end of the day.
February 2, 2026 at 9:01 AM
We are calling time on the order books for three prominent projects, including the Caledonian Railway 'Single'.
If you want to add any of these amazing models to your collection, make sure you pre-order yours through our website or any of our Official Retailers before the end of the day.
If you want to add any of these amazing models to your collection, make sure you pre-order yours through our website or any of our Official Retailers before the end of the day.
Just one more day left before we close the order books on the OO Gauge Caledonian No.123, the RCH 1907 Peaked-Roof Salt Vans, and the Metropolitan and London Transport liveried Evolution coaches.
Get your pre-orders in now!
Get your pre-orders in now!
February 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Just one more day left before we close the order books on the OO Gauge Caledonian No.123, the RCH 1907 Peaked-Roof Salt Vans, and the Metropolitan and London Transport liveried Evolution coaches.
Get your pre-orders in now!
Get your pre-orders in now!
Looking to season your goods trains with something colourful and a bit different?
The RCH 1907 Salt Vans ran in their respective company colours from the pre-grouping era right through to the end of steam.
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The RCH 1907 Salt Vans ran in their respective company colours from the pre-grouping era right through to the end of steam.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Looking to season your goods trains with something colourful and a bit different?
The RCH 1907 Salt Vans ran in their respective company colours from the pre-grouping era right through to the end of steam.
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The RCH 1907 Salt Vans ran in their respective company colours from the pre-grouping era right through to the end of steam.
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We are pleased to announce that we are greatly expanding our OO Gauge pre-grouping wagon fleet with a brand new range of Great Central Railway rolling stock!
The new range includes the Dia.17B Covered Vans, Dia. 9A / 9B 6-Plank Opens, and Dia. 6C 3-Plank Opens.
You can pre-order yours now.
The new range includes the Dia.17B Covered Vans, Dia. 9A / 9B 6-Plank Opens, and Dia. 6C 3-Plank Opens.
You can pre-order yours now.
January 30, 2026 at 12:10 PM
We are pleased to announce that we are greatly expanding our OO Gauge pre-grouping wagon fleet with a brand new range of Great Central Railway rolling stock!
The new range includes the Dia.17B Covered Vans, Dia. 9A / 9B 6-Plank Opens, and Dia. 6C 3-Plank Opens.
You can pre-order yours now.
The new range includes the Dia.17B Covered Vans, Dia. 9A / 9B 6-Plank Opens, and Dia. 6C 3-Plank Opens.
You can pre-order yours now.
The next batch of order book deadlines is rapidly approaching, and there are only 4 days to go.
If you want to guarantee yours, you can place your pre-order either directly through our website or via our Official Retailers by the 2nd of February.
If you want to guarantee yours, you can place your pre-order either directly through our website or via our Official Retailers by the 2nd of February.
January 29, 2026 at 12:05 PM
The next batch of order book deadlines is rapidly approaching, and there are only 4 days to go.
If you want to guarantee yours, you can place your pre-order either directly through our website or via our Official Retailers by the 2nd of February.
If you want to guarantee yours, you can place your pre-order either directly through our website or via our Official Retailers by the 2nd of February.
Looking to season your goods trains with something colourful and a bit different?
The RCH 1907 Salt Vans ran in their respective company colours from the pre-grouping era right through to the end of steam.
buff.ly/xo9NOQ6
The RCH 1907 Salt Vans ran in their respective company colours from the pre-grouping era right through to the end of steam.
buff.ly/xo9NOQ6
January 28, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Looking to season your goods trains with something colourful and a bit different?
The RCH 1907 Salt Vans ran in their respective company colours from the pre-grouping era right through to the end of steam.
buff.ly/xo9NOQ6
The RCH 1907 Salt Vans ran in their respective company colours from the pre-grouping era right through to the end of steam.
buff.ly/xo9NOQ6
Our factory has been at “Peak” performance, so we have some great news. The N Gauge Class 45 and 46 diesels are completed and are on the way to the UK.
Once these arrive and have passed their QC checks, we will be sending them out to all of our direct customers and Official Retailers.
Once these arrive and have passed their QC checks, we will be sending them out to all of our direct customers and Official Retailers.
January 27, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Our factory has been at “Peak” performance, so we have some great news. The N Gauge Class 45 and 46 diesels are completed and are on the way to the UK.
Once these arrive and have passed their QC checks, we will be sending them out to all of our direct customers and Official Retailers.
Once these arrive and have passed their QC checks, we will be sending them out to all of our direct customers and Official Retailers.
Happy Burns Night!
Here are a few close-ups of some of the finer details for Caley No.123. Not only do these models look astounding, but in the true spirit of Rabbie Burns, they are poetry in motion.
Here are a few close-ups of some of the finer details for Caley No.123. Not only do these models look astounding, but in the true spirit of Rabbie Burns, they are poetry in motion.
January 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Happy Burns Night!
Here are a few close-ups of some of the finer details for Caley No.123. Not only do these models look astounding, but in the true spirit of Rabbie Burns, they are poetry in motion.
Here are a few close-ups of some of the finer details for Caley No.123. Not only do these models look astounding, but in the true spirit of Rabbie Burns, they are poetry in motion.
Earlier in the week, we showed you some renders of the Met and LT liveried Evolution Coaches, with the modified tooling featuring round-topped doors and no duckets. Look at what just arrived!
Order books close for the Met and LT versions on Monday 2nd of Feb.
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Order books close for the Met and LT versions on Monday 2nd of Feb.
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January 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Earlier in the week, we showed you some renders of the Met and LT liveried Evolution Coaches, with the modified tooling featuring round-topped doors and no duckets. Look at what just arrived!
Order books close for the Met and LT versions on Monday 2nd of Feb.
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Order books close for the Met and LT versions on Monday 2nd of Feb.
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Earlier this week, we had Dan from Tunnel Lane Model Railways and Jonathan from JS Models visit the Rapido HQ.
They have been instrumental in developing the Rapido layout from a base board into a fully-fledged model railway.
We think you’ll like the recent additions to our ever-evolving layout.
They have been instrumental in developing the Rapido layout from a base board into a fully-fledged model railway.
We think you’ll like the recent additions to our ever-evolving layout.
January 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Earlier this week, we had Dan from Tunnel Lane Model Railways and Jonathan from JS Models visit the Rapido HQ.
They have been instrumental in developing the Rapido layout from a base board into a fully-fledged model railway.
We think you’ll like the recent additions to our ever-evolving layout.
They have been instrumental in developing the Rapido layout from a base board into a fully-fledged model railway.
We think you’ll like the recent additions to our ever-evolving layout.
Less than 2 weeks to go until we close the order books on our 'Batch 2.5' Evolution coaches, which feature round-topped doors.
Just like trying to get a photo of a Womble, you need to pre-orders the Metropolitan and LT-liveried Evolution stock before they go underground!
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Just like trying to get a photo of a Womble, you need to pre-orders the Metropolitan and LT-liveried Evolution stock before they go underground!
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January 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Less than 2 weeks to go until we close the order books on our 'Batch 2.5' Evolution coaches, which feature round-topped doors.
Just like trying to get a photo of a Womble, you need to pre-orders the Metropolitan and LT-liveried Evolution stock before they go underground!
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Just like trying to get a photo of a Womble, you need to pre-orders the Metropolitan and LT-liveried Evolution stock before they go underground!
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Looking to season your goods trains with something colourful and a bit different?
The RCH 1907 Salt Vans ran in their respective company colours from the pre-grouping era right through to the end of steam,.
buff.ly/xo9NOQ6
The RCH 1907 Salt Vans ran in their respective company colours from the pre-grouping era right through to the end of steam,.
buff.ly/xo9NOQ6
January 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Looking to season your goods trains with something colourful and a bit different?
The RCH 1907 Salt Vans ran in their respective company colours from the pre-grouping era right through to the end of steam,.
buff.ly/xo9NOQ6
The RCH 1907 Salt Vans ran in their respective company colours from the pre-grouping era right through to the end of steam,.
buff.ly/xo9NOQ6
Our patience has been rewarded, as colour production samples for the last remaining livery of the Batch 1 Evolution coaches have arrived, the exquisite LNWR.
We think you'll agree that these look incredible.
We think you'll agree that these look incredible.
January 19, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Our patience has been rewarded, as colour production samples for the last remaining livery of the Batch 1 Evolution coaches have arrived, the exquisite LNWR.
We think you'll agree that these look incredible.
We think you'll agree that these look incredible.
We recently received some wonderful colour production samples of the OO Gauge GNR 8-Ton Van.
Delivery of these vans is expected at some point in Q1 of this year. Keep an eye on the newsletter for more info!
Delivery of these vans is expected at some point in Q1 of this year. Keep an eye on the newsletter for more info!
January 17, 2026 at 10:11 AM
We recently received some wonderful colour production samples of the OO Gauge GNR 8-Ton Van.
Delivery of these vans is expected at some point in Q1 of this year. Keep an eye on the newsletter for more info!
Delivery of these vans is expected at some point in Q1 of this year. Keep an eye on the newsletter for more info!
Did you know that the LMS used Caledonian No. 123 for Inspectors and Directors’ trains? She even hauled services on the Dundee to Perth mainline during the 1930s.
Later this week, we will be sharing a 'How does it sound' video for this glorious loco, so keep an eye on our channels!
Later this week, we will be sharing a 'How does it sound' video for this glorious loco, so keep an eye on our channels!
January 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Did you know that the LMS used Caledonian No. 123 for Inspectors and Directors’ trains? She even hauled services on the Dundee to Perth mainline during the 1930s.
Later this week, we will be sharing a 'How does it sound' video for this glorious loco, so keep an eye on our channels!
Later this week, we will be sharing a 'How does it sound' video for this glorious loco, so keep an eye on our channels!
Work is ongoing behind the scenes on the next GWR tank locomotive project, but in the meantime here are some nice photos of 44xx No. 4404 at rest between duties.
The model has been fitted with the optional etched plates on the cabside.
The model has been fitted with the optional etched plates on the cabside.
January 12, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Work is ongoing behind the scenes on the next GWR tank locomotive project, but in the meantime here are some nice photos of 44xx No. 4404 at rest between duties.
The model has been fitted with the optional etched plates on the cabside.
The model has been fitted with the optional etched plates on the cabside.
Some of the ex-GNR C12 tank locomotives were allocated to the Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway at some point in their life, so one of our graphic artists wondered what one would look like in the distinctive colours of the M&GN....
It's this month's Rejected Livery!
It's this month's Rejected Livery!
January 9, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Some of the ex-GNR C12 tank locomotives were allocated to the Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway at some point in their life, so one of our graphic artists wondered what one would look like in the distinctive colours of the M&GN....
It's this month's Rejected Livery!
It's this month's Rejected Livery!
Thanks to David for sharing photos of 'Judy' (before she acquired her name) at work and rest on his china clay layout.
It very much looks the part!
It very much looks the part!
January 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Thanks to David for sharing photos of 'Judy' (before she acquired her name) at work and rest on his china clay layout.
It very much looks the part!
It very much looks the part!
We did say that today’s order book closures were a biggie, and we weren’t kidding.
The order books closing today are:
- OO Gauge County
- 009 Gauge Kerr, Stuart & Co. Sirdar (Long-Tank and Short-Tank)
- 009 Gauge All-Purpose Wagons
- OO Gauge LNWR 17B Brake Van
The order books closing today are:
- OO Gauge County
- 009 Gauge Kerr, Stuart & Co. Sirdar (Long-Tank and Short-Tank)
- 009 Gauge All-Purpose Wagons
- OO Gauge LNWR 17B Brake Van
January 5, 2026 at 8:15 AM
We did say that today’s order book closures were a biggie, and we weren’t kidding.
The order books closing today are:
- OO Gauge County
- 009 Gauge Kerr, Stuart & Co. Sirdar (Long-Tank and Short-Tank)
- 009 Gauge All-Purpose Wagons
- OO Gauge LNWR 17B Brake Van
The order books closing today are:
- OO Gauge County
- 009 Gauge Kerr, Stuart & Co. Sirdar (Long-Tank and Short-Tank)
- 009 Gauge All-Purpose Wagons
- OO Gauge LNWR 17B Brake Van
The year has barely got underway, and time is already ticking.
On Monday, we are wrapping up the order books for several epic projects, so make sure you get your pre-orders placed either directly through our website or via our Official Retailers while you still can!
On Monday, we are wrapping up the order books for several epic projects, so make sure you get your pre-orders placed either directly through our website or via our Official Retailers while you still can!
January 4, 2026 at 7:05 PM
The year has barely got underway, and time is already ticking.
On Monday, we are wrapping up the order books for several epic projects, so make sure you get your pre-orders placed either directly through our website or via our Official Retailers while you still can!
On Monday, we are wrapping up the order books for several epic projects, so make sure you get your pre-orders placed either directly through our website or via our Official Retailers while you still can!
We anticipate 2026 being another massive year for Rapido.
We start the year by closing the order books for some huge projects on Monday the 5th.
The rest of the year is lining up to be very exciting indeed, you are just going to have to stick around and see what we’ve got up our sleeves…
We start the year by closing the order books for some huge projects on Monday the 5th.
The rest of the year is lining up to be very exciting indeed, you are just going to have to stick around and see what we’ve got up our sleeves…
January 1, 2026 at 6:30 AM
We anticipate 2026 being another massive year for Rapido.
We start the year by closing the order books for some huge projects on Monday the 5th.
The rest of the year is lining up to be very exciting indeed, you are just going to have to stick around and see what we’ve got up our sleeves…
We start the year by closing the order books for some huge projects on Monday the 5th.
The rest of the year is lining up to be very exciting indeed, you are just going to have to stick around and see what we’ve got up our sleeves…
Auld Lang Syne!
Tomorrow is Hogmanay, and we know we’ve had a superb year of Scottish announcements.
So, here's a spectacularly Scottish lineup of the Rapido models that you have to look forward to over the next year or so.
Tomorrow is Hogmanay, and we know we’ve had a superb year of Scottish announcements.
So, here's a spectacularly Scottish lineup of the Rapido models that you have to look forward to over the next year or so.
December 30, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Auld Lang Syne!
Tomorrow is Hogmanay, and we know we’ve had a superb year of Scottish announcements.
So, here's a spectacularly Scottish lineup of the Rapido models that you have to look forward to over the next year or so.
Tomorrow is Hogmanay, and we know we’ve had a superb year of Scottish announcements.
So, here's a spectacularly Scottish lineup of the Rapido models that you have to look forward to over the next year or so.
Just one week to go until we close the order books on some huge projects, including our cute little 009 Gauge Long Tank and Short Tank Sirdar models.
Pre-order yours from our website or any of our Official Retailers today!
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Pre-order yours from our website or any of our Official Retailers today!
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December 29, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Just one week to go until we close the order books on some huge projects, including our cute little 009 Gauge Long Tank and Short Tank Sirdar models.
Pre-order yours from our website or any of our Official Retailers today!
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Pre-order yours from our website or any of our Official Retailers today!
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The big man from the North Pole isn’t the only one who can deliver lots of toys. We have had some big shipping news, too!
The Batch 1 (Stage 1) Evolution Coach liveries are on the way to the UK, with the LMS Iron Ore hoppers and GWR Open C wagons.
They are expected to arrive in Q1 2026.
The Batch 1 (Stage 1) Evolution Coach liveries are on the way to the UK, with the LMS Iron Ore hoppers and GWR Open C wagons.
They are expected to arrive in Q1 2026.
December 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The big man from the North Pole isn’t the only one who can deliver lots of toys. We have had some big shipping news, too!
The Batch 1 (Stage 1) Evolution Coach liveries are on the way to the UK, with the LMS Iron Ore hoppers and GWR Open C wagons.
They are expected to arrive in Q1 2026.
The Batch 1 (Stage 1) Evolution Coach liveries are on the way to the UK, with the LMS Iron Ore hoppers and GWR Open C wagons.
They are expected to arrive in Q1 2026.
Right, it's ‘Unboxing day’.
Time to show us what Santa delivered.
Which Rapido models did you get for Christmas this year?
Time to show us what Santa delivered.
Which Rapido models did you get for Christmas this year?
December 26, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Right, it's ‘Unboxing day’.
Time to show us what Santa delivered.
Which Rapido models did you get for Christmas this year?
Time to show us what Santa delivered.
Which Rapido models did you get for Christmas this year?