We gather many of you like how powerful these big ol’ Yanky locos sound. Well, we do too! You’ll be pleased to hear that we have added the USATC S160 ESU DCC Sound Decoders and DCC LokPilot Decoders to our website, and you can order yours now! buff.ly/ypOmpga
That’s right, we’ve decided to add even more colourful, intriguing, and occasionally tongue-in-cheek liveries to our incredibly well-received 009 Gauge All-Purpose Wagon Range. You can pre-order your models directly from buff.ly/LaTTipP today or from any of our Official Retailers.
We are pleased to say that the OO Gauge 45xx ‘Small Prairie’ is the next Western Region loco to move through to the production stage. Order books will be closed at the end of the day today. You can place your pre-orders either via our website or any of our Official Retailers. buff.ly/NYxoWYZ
Following on nicely from Friday's new GWR wagon announcement, we are wrapping up the order books for another OO Gauge GWR project. This time it’s the highly anticipated 45xx ‘Small Prairie’. buff.ly/NYxoWYZ
We are expanding our OO Gauge GWR wagon range even further with a new range of specialist vehicles. Our new OO Gauge GWR RCH G31/ G43 MOGO, X9 MICA A and V32 TEVAN can be pre-ordered now from our website or from any of our Official Retailers. MOGO: buff.ly/VUzAyBo MICA/TEVAN: buff.ly/6DebXNZ
In 1907, the London and South Western Railway introduced a new 20t Goods Brake Van. This design was then adopted in 1917 by the War Department as their standard brake van design. The order book is open, and you can pre-order your models directly from buff.ly/MajFcvh or from any of our Retailers.
Theres not long to go before we close the order on the OO Gauge GWR 45xx ‘Small Prairie’. Only 4 days to go! With so many different GWR Rapido wagons and coaches that you can run with it, the difficult decision will be what to put with it first! buff.ly/NYxoWYZ
It’s been a couple of weeks since the 009 All-Purpose Wagons arrived. These are our first 009 models to arrive with customers, so we would love to see some photos or videos of you enjoying them. Share some shots of your All-Purpose Wagons in the comments below!
In addition to the Great War tank, the OO Gauge Rectank range includes versions with alternative loads. They are either steel girders, ingot moulds, wagon wheels, or flanged pipes. You can pre-order from our website or any of our Official Retailers buff.ly/swHe8PL
Pretty GWR branch lines are a favourite of many a modeller. By combining a handful of our upcoming ranges, you can create a delightful rural train for your idyllic branch line layout. Order books are open, and you can pre-order all three of these ranges today.
When we released the original models of our OO Gauge SECR Brake Van, they had an NEM 362 dovetail fitting that wasn’t compatible with third-party couplings such as Kadee. For our latest batch, we have updated the mounting socket to NEM 363 standards, and it can now fit these comfortably.
Great Eastern (and Eastern Region) fans, prepare yourselves for some wagon action as soon the GER 7 and 5-plank opens will arrive in the UK! Featuring multiple body styles and detail variations as well as some interesting liveries, these are looking great.
Welcome to all of the new followers who have joined us since we announced that we would be making a TT:120 loco. Make sure you stay subscribed to our newsletter for all the latest updates. buff.ly/dY6W35m
The LMS 12-ton vans in OO Gauge are nearing the end of the production process, currently on the assembly line at the factory. So hopefully not long to wait! Stay up-to-date on all our projects via the delivery schedule page: buff.ly/Kl73cVF
On this day in 1895, the very first motorcar was delivered to the UK and was taken by train to Micheldever Station in Hampshire. Our recently announced OO Gauge Evolution Open Carriage Truck is an early example of how the railways adapted to the transfer of road vehicles. buff.ly/vaVaojy
Our very first 009 models have arrived in the UK and are ready to go! We can’t wait to see what you all think of our first models in this gauge. Payment links will be going out by email to people who have pre-ordered directly through our website, and orders will be going to our Official Retailers
Additional PO wagon livery! RICHARD L. MORGAN No. 931. As a thank you to all the help their members give us, we are selling this livery directly and shall be giving the profits as a donation to the Midland Railway Society. buff.ly/oJFfBtH
Engineering Prototypes for the OO Gauge GWR 45xx ‘Small Prairie’ have popped their heads out of their burrows. Judging by these incredible prototypes, we think they are going to give our 44xx some fierce competition. You can pre-order your OO Gauge GWR 45xx now! buff.ly/RoKpg9N
Here are a couple of shots of the incredible engineering prototypes for the upcoming WD 35T Rectank in OO Gauge. The order book is still open for the Rectank and you can pre-order yours directly through our website or via any of our Official Retailers. buff.ly/8uFOAFv
Today is the final day the order book is open for the OO Gauge GCR wagon range. So, if you are modelling the GCR, the Eastern Region or just love pre-grouping wagons, then you are going to want to get your pre-orders in now!
We are very pleased to announce that our first TT:120 loco project will be the BR 1Co-Co1 Class 45 and 46. These 'Peaks' are available in a variety of liveries and conditions representing the class from their introduction all the way through to withdrawal and preservation. buff.ly/4iNvtxl
Tomorrow will be making a huge TT:120 announcement. If you want to be amongst the first people to find out about this exciting loco project, you need to sign up for our newsletter. You aren’t going to want to miss this, so sign up for our newsletter here: buff.ly/tSCjbxP
We are wrapping up the order books for a mammoth OO Gauge range of pre-grouping freight in just 5 days' time. Make sure you place your pre-orders either through our website or via any of our Official Retailers for the GCR Dia. 17B Covered Vans, Dia. 9A / 9B 6-Plank, and Dia. 6C 3-Plank Opens.
TT is on the up! We will be making our very first TT loco announcement this Friday at 12:00. To see the announcement in full, sign up for our newsletter here: rapidotrains.co.uk/newsletter/
We have had some cracking staff days out, but this was easily one of the best. A couple of weeks ago, our team were welcomed to The Richmond Light Railway. Many thanks to Jeremy and his team of dedicated volunteers for making it such a special day.
More footage of our upcoming 'Cranmore' Class Peckett 0-4-0ST in action at Narrow Gauge South: youtube.com/shorts/aFkHr...
'Cranmore' Class Peckett 0-4-0ST - Running Round at NGS 2026
YouTube video by Rapido Trains UK
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During WW1, the Ministry of Defence transported train after train of supplies across the country to aid in the war effort. Your King and Country need you! So pre-order yours today and do your part. buff.ly/PUvfIMV
Let us take you through the sounds and functions of our upcoming Great Northern Railway C2 / LNER C12 4-4-2T: youtu.be/72Y0ByeGaaA
GNR C2 / LNER C12 - How Does it Sound?
YouTube video by Rapido Trains UK
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