Rapido Trains UK Project Updates

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Rapido Trains UK Project Updates
 

Rapido have this week provided us with plenty of updates on current forthcoming ranges, check them all out below! Plus information on current in stock models.


Rapido Trains UK have provided Engineering Sample shots of the OO Gauge Class 15XX Pannier Tank locos.

Rapido have assured us all that these are engineering samples, with changes still to be made. But we are sure you'll agree that these are looking superb so far! This range has a current expected due date of Winter 2022.

 

PRE ORDER HERE

DCC Ready - £127.50 (RRP £149.95)
DCC Sound - £212.50 (RRP £249.95)


Versions being produced:

  • 904001: BR 15xx Pannier Tank - 1506 Unlined Black No Crest
  • 904002: BR 15xx Pannier Tank - 1500 Unlined Black Early Crest
  • 904003: BR 15xx Pannier Tank - 1505 Lined Black Early Crest
  • 904004: BR 15xx Pannier Tank - 1504 Unlined Black Late Crest
  • 904005: BR 15xx Pannier Tank - 1501 Lined Black Early Crest (as preserved)
  • 904006: BR 15xx Pannier Tank - 1509 NCB Maroon




 




Further updates from Rapido with samples photos shown off for the OO Gauge range of GWR Diagram AA20 'Toad' brake vans. These wagons are at a sample stage, with estimated expected due dates to be announced in the near future.

Ten versions in production currently and can be pre ordered at £33.95 (RRP £39.95)

PRE ORDER HERE

As with all Rapido Trains UK rolling stock we are sure you'll agree that the detailing is superb!
  • 918001: No. 114765, Hereford Barton, GW grey (large)
  • 918002: No. 68777, Newton Abbot, GW grey (large)
  • 918003: No. 68784, East Depot, GW grey (large)
  • 918004: No. 17295, small GWR lettering
  • 918005: No. 68764, small GWR lettering
  • 918006: No. W68868, Leamington, WR grey with BR number.
  • 918007: No. W114751, Worcester R.U.,BR grey
  • 918008: No. W114764, Yeomil Pen Mill RU, BR grey
  • 918009: No. DW17247, WR (Departmental) grey
  • 918010: No. DW17244, Engineer’s yellow, ZXO TOPS code






 

Rapido yesterday also provided engineering prototype samples for the BR 'Open AB' OAA in OO Gauge.

Rapido have complemented the wagons abilities to go around 2nd radius curves and through tight pointwork perfectly! This range has a current expected due date of Winter 2022.

PRE ORDER HERE


Seventeen versions available to pre order, with models priced at £33.95 each (RRP £39.95)

915001: No. 100093, BR bauxite, yellow ‘ABN’ spot
915002: No. 100018, BR bauxite, yellow ‘ABN’ spot
915003: No. 100054, BR bauxite, yellow ‘ABN’ spot
915004: No. 100066, BR bauxite, yellow ‘ABN’ spot
915005: No. 100016, BR bauxite
915006: No. 100029, BR bauxite, Corpach pool lettering
915007: No. 100026, BR bauxite, Corpach pool, patched finish
915008: No. 100040, ‘repaired’ finish
915009: No. 100020, Railfreight red/grey (three red plank)
915010: No. 100004, Railfreight red/grey (three red plank)
915011: No. 100081, Railfreight red/grey (three red plank)
915012: No. 100088, Railfreight red/grey, (three red plank) patch finish
915013: No. 100095, Railfreight red/grey (two red plank)
915014: No. 100021, Railfreight red/grey (two red plank)
915015: No. 100072, Railfreight red/grey, (two red plank) patch finish
915016: No. DC1000065, Civil Link grey/yellow
915017: No. 100088, EWS maroon




 




 

Even more from Rapido Trains UK with samples for the OO Gauge range ‘Loriot Y’ Machinery Truck

With three versions in production in total these are expected to be quite limited. These wagons are at a sample stage, with estimated expected due dates to be announced in the near future. With pre order sales strong you can order at the below link:

PRE ORDER HERE

These three versions can be pre ordered for £33.95 (RRP £39.95)

917001: No. 41989, GWR livery
917002: No. 41990, GWR livery (as preserved)
917003: No. DW41990, BR Departmental livery




 



Samples provided for the Titfield Thunderbolt, check it out above! All models will be in stock by March 6 2023, the 70th anniversary of the film’s release,

To watch a special video made by Rapido showing off the sample CLICK HERE

PRE ORDER HERE

This pack contains sound-fitted Thunderbolt locomotive, 'Loriot Y’ flat wagon with Dan’s House coach body, ‘Toad’ No. W68740, scale figures and commemorative booklet.

Our Price: £339.95 (RRP: £399.95)

922002 The Titfield Thunderbolt Standard Pack
This pack contains DCC-ready/silent Thunderbolt, ‘Loriot Y’ plus Dan’s House and ‘Toad’ No. W68740 but not the figures or booklet. 

Our Price: £254.95 (RRP: £299.95)




Rapido Trains UK forthcoming model releases expected this year:

OO Gauge 16" Hunslet

Expected Autumn 2022

N Gauge Class 28
Expected Autumn 2022

N Gauge Conflat P Wagons
Expected Autumn 2022

OO Gauge Dynamometer Car
Expected Autumn 2022

OO Gauge BR 15XX Pannier Tank
Expected Winter 2022

OO Gauge SECR Dia. 1426 Van    
Expected Winter 2022

 
Expected Winter 2022

OO Gauge VIX Ferry Van
Expected Winter 2022

OO Gauge GWR Iron Mink Van
Expected Winter 2022

OO Gauge BR OAA Wagons
Expected Winter 2022

 


Current in stock Rapido Trains UK product ranges
 
 
Rapido have worked hard to bring out a number of new releases over the past year or so, check out the current ranges below:

OO Gauge Advanced Passenger Train APT-E
All versions currently in stock, packs starting at £322.95

OO Gauge 5/7 Plank Open Wagons
Many versions running low in stock, order now for £27.95 per wagon

1:76 Scale Buses
West Midlands and Birmingham "New Look" In stock, some versions sold out, order now for £46.50 each

OO Gauge Gunpowder Vans
Just 2 versions left in stock, prices starting at £27.95
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