Rapido Trains UK

‘OO’ Gunpowder Vans in production

Production of Rapido Trains’ all-new ‘OO’ gauge Gunpowder Vans (GPVs) is under way.

‘OO’ Hunslet 16in 0-6-0ST surfaces

Rapido Trains UK’s all-new ‘OO’ gauge Hunslet 16in 0-6-0ST is edging closer with a hand-decorated sample appearing in early December.

Exclusive Hunslet for Hardy’s Hobbies

Hardy’s Hobbies has commissioned an exclusive model of Rapido Trains UK’s newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Hunslet 16in 0-6-0ST, as Works No.1982 Ring Haw (Cat No. RT-HH01) in Nassington lined green.

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Rapido Train UK Fleetline and Guy Arab buses

Rapido Trains UK has released a brand-new model of the Birmingham based Fleetline as well as a new batch of its popular ‘New Look’ Guy Arab half-cabs for ‘OO’ gauge. MIKE WILD unleashes his bus knowledge on these new arrivals.

Rapido 'Conflat P' for 'N'

Rapido Trains UK is to produce the 'Conflat P' container wagon as its next 'N' gauge wagon project.

All-new ‘OO’ SECR wagons for Rapido Trains UK

Rapido Trains UK has unveiled plans for a selection of all-new South Eastern & Chatham Railway (SECR) open wagons for ‘OO’ gauge.

VIDEO: Model Railway News | 3.5.21

Join Richard Watson for the latest model railway news updates from around the scene including new samples from Hornby, a new production run of the APT-E, Dapol's latest production announcements and more.

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The Advanced Passenger Train Experimental

Locomotion Model’s latest commission has arrived in the shape of an unusual prototype – the APT-E. Mark Chivers asks whether a ‘full tilt’ approach has paid off.

APT-E second coming

Rapido Trains has announced a new production run for the 'OO' model of the Advanced Passenger Train Experimental (APT-E). It was originally produced as part of the National Collection in Miniature exclusively for the National Railway Museum in 2016. 

Rapido Trains UK launches Titfield Thunderbolt range

Rapido Trains UK is to release a range of ‘OO’ gauge models inspired by the classic Ealing comedy, The Titfield Thunderbolt.