Rapido Trains UK

Rapido downsizes GWR ‘Iron Mink'

Rapido Trains UK has revealed that it is to produce all-new Great Western V6 ‘Iron Mink’ vans for ‘N’ gauge.

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Rapido Wisbech & Upwell Bogie Tramcars

Modellers of the Wisbech & Upwell Tramway will be pleased that Rapido Trains’ ‘OO’ gauge models of these characterful vehicles are with retailers now, the first time they have ever been modelled in ready-to-run form.

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Titfield Thunderbolt Deluxe train pack

70 years since the film first debuted, Rapido Trains UK’s eagerly-awaited Titfield Thunderbolt train packs representing the iconic 1953 Ealing comedy have arrived.

Rapido ‘N’ gauge Class 44 heads for tooling

Rapido Trains UK has confirmed that its upcoming Class 44 for ‘N’ gauge has moved to the tooling stage.

Rapido LBSCR ‘E1’ goes for tooling

The LBSCR ‘E1’ 0-6-0T for ‘OO’ gauge by Rapido Trains has moved into the tooling phase of its development.

Rapido Trains reveals ‘44XX’ engineering samples

Rapido Trains reveals ‘44XX’ engineering samples. View the latest images here. 

Rapido GNR Stirling Single update

Rapido trains have released painted prototype samples of its GNR Stirling Single re-release for ‘OO’ gauge. View the latest images here.

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Rapido SR eight-plank opens

RAPIDO TRAINS UK (RTUK) has been busy developing an impressive array of rolling stock including these recently-released ‘OO’ gauge Southern Railway (SR) eight-plank open wagons.

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Rapido delivers LMS five-plank open

Rapido Trains UK’s all-new ‘OO’ gauge LMS 12ton five-plank open wagon touched down in the Hornby Magazine office in September.

Rapido reveals four new 'OO' locomotive projects

Rapido Trains UK has revealed its Winter release plans with four new ‘OO’ gauge locomotive projects heading the line-up.