Rapido Trains UK
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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?
Merry Christmas from everyone at Rapido!
We are shutting the office for a few days so we can enjoy numerous well-earned mince pies and maybe watch a classic movie.
That one about the three kids who like to wave at trains sounds good!
We are shutting the office for a few days so we can enjoy numerous well-earned mince pies and maybe watch a classic movie.
That one about the three kids who like to wave at trains sounds good!
December 25, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Merry Christmas from everyone at Rapido!
We are shutting the office for a few days so we can enjoy numerous well-earned mince pies and maybe watch a classic movie.
That one about the three kids who like to wave at trains sounds good!
We are shutting the office for a few days so we can enjoy numerous well-earned mince pies and maybe watch a classic movie.
That one about the three kids who like to wave at trains sounds good!
Time's running out, and today's the last gift-buying day before Christmas.
Put a smile on your loved one's face by pre-ordering them the Rapido model they’ve been talking about all year!
You can pre-order Caledonian No.123 from our website or via any of our Official Retailers.
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Put a smile on your loved one's face by pre-ordering them the Rapido model they’ve been talking about all year!
You can pre-order Caledonian No.123 from our website or via any of our Official Retailers.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Time's running out, and today's the last gift-buying day before Christmas.
Put a smile on your loved one's face by pre-ordering them the Rapido model they’ve been talking about all year!
You can pre-order Caledonian No.123 from our website or via any of our Official Retailers.
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Put a smile on your loved one's face by pre-ordering them the Rapido model they’ve been talking about all year!
You can pre-order Caledonian No.123 from our website or via any of our Official Retailers.
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Oh blast!
Quarries did a lot of blasting to release rock and minerals, so we’ve put together this nifty little train full of workmen and explosives.
Order books are closing for the 009 range on January 5th, so get your pre-orders in now!
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Quarries did a lot of blasting to release rock and minerals, so we’ve put together this nifty little train full of workmen and explosives.
Order books are closing for the 009 range on January 5th, so get your pre-orders in now!
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December 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Oh blast!
Quarries did a lot of blasting to release rock and minerals, so we’ve put together this nifty little train full of workmen and explosives.
Order books are closing for the 009 range on January 5th, so get your pre-orders in now!
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Quarries did a lot of blasting to release rock and minerals, so we’ve put together this nifty little train full of workmen and explosives.
Order books are closing for the 009 range on January 5th, so get your pre-orders in now!
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There's only 2 weeks to go until we close the order books for the OO Gauge LNWR Dia.17B Brake Van.
Better known as the ‘Crystal Palace’ brake, this highly detailed model is a must-have for LNWR, LMS, BR and industrial modellers alike.
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Better known as the ‘Crystal Palace’ brake, this highly detailed model is a must-have for LNWR, LMS, BR and industrial modellers alike.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM
There's only 2 weeks to go until we close the order books for the OO Gauge LNWR Dia.17B Brake Van.
Better known as the ‘Crystal Palace’ brake, this highly detailed model is a must-have for LNWR, LMS, BR and industrial modellers alike.
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Better known as the ‘Crystal Palace’ brake, this highly detailed model is a must-have for LNWR, LMS, BR and industrial modellers alike.
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Christmas came early at the Rapido offices, as we received a parcel full of colourful samples.
We unwrapped this with glee and revealed colour sample after colour sample of incredible OO Gauge S160.
The new samples included some of the most memorable preserved versions.
We unwrapped this with glee and revealed colour sample after colour sample of incredible OO Gauge S160.
The new samples included some of the most memorable preserved versions.
December 21, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Christmas came early at the Rapido offices, as we received a parcel full of colourful samples.
We unwrapped this with glee and revealed colour sample after colour sample of incredible OO Gauge S160.
The new samples included some of the most memorable preserved versions.
We unwrapped this with glee and revealed colour sample after colour sample of incredible OO Gauge S160.
The new samples included some of the most memorable preserved versions.
Say goodbye to the winter blues, as we have two new 'What If' liveries to add to our range.
We have decided to add No.49 Thistle in 'What-If' Blue to the upcoming OO Gauge LNER D40 range.
ALSO - The County is now available in 'What-If' BR Express Passenger Blue!
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We have decided to add No.49 Thistle in 'What-If' Blue to the upcoming OO Gauge LNER D40 range.
ALSO - The County is now available in 'What-If' BR Express Passenger Blue!
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December 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Say goodbye to the winter blues, as we have two new 'What If' liveries to add to our range.
We have decided to add No.49 Thistle in 'What-If' Blue to the upcoming OO Gauge LNER D40 range.
ALSO - The County is now available in 'What-If' BR Express Passenger Blue!
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We have decided to add No.49 Thistle in 'What-If' Blue to the upcoming OO Gauge LNER D40 range.
ALSO - The County is now available in 'What-If' BR Express Passenger Blue!
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Since trialling it at Rapido Railex 2024, we have been inundated with emails asking for this to be available to everyone. Well, we were listening.
We are pleased to announce that the Custom Wagon Service is now live!
We are pleased to announce that the Custom Wagon Service is now live!
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December 19, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Since trialling it at Rapido Railex 2024, we have been inundated with emails asking for this to be available to everyone. Well, we were listening.
We are pleased to announce that the Custom Wagon Service is now live!
We are pleased to announce that the Custom Wagon Service is now live!
The roads are icy and the weather is setting in. You're going to need to get a grip and spread some salt!
Available in a multitude of vibrant liveries, our RCH 1907 Salt Vans will add a sprinkle of colour to your layout.
Pre-order your OO Gauge RCH 1907 salt vans now!
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Available in a multitude of vibrant liveries, our RCH 1907 Salt Vans will add a sprinkle of colour to your layout.
Pre-order your OO Gauge RCH 1907 salt vans now!
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December 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The roads are icy and the weather is setting in. You're going to need to get a grip and spread some salt!
Available in a multitude of vibrant liveries, our RCH 1907 Salt Vans will add a sprinkle of colour to your layout.
Pre-order your OO Gauge RCH 1907 salt vans now!
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Available in a multitude of vibrant liveries, our RCH 1907 Salt Vans will add a sprinkle of colour to your layout.
Pre-order your OO Gauge RCH 1907 salt vans now!
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A couple of weeks ago, the delightful Port of Par twins 'Alfred' and 'Judy' arrived.
Now they are in your hands, it would be awesome to see some shots of them on your layout.
We would love it if you could share a picture or 2 of yours in the comments.
Now they are in your hands, it would be awesome to see some shots of them on your layout.
We would love it if you could share a picture or 2 of yours in the comments.
December 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A couple of weeks ago, the delightful Port of Par twins 'Alfred' and 'Judy' arrived.
Now they are in your hands, it would be awesome to see some shots of them on your layout.
We would love it if you could share a picture or 2 of yours in the comments.
Now they are in your hands, it would be awesome to see some shots of them on your layout.
We would love it if you could share a picture or 2 of yours in the comments.
As we are marching towards the end of 2025, we thought a Rapido Recommends that focused on the famous Longmoor Military Railway was in order!
Stand at attention as we have a plethora of LMR wagons including the two ex-LMS hoppers, along with our LMR liveried Evolution Coaches and the S160.
Stand at attention as we have a plethora of LMR wagons including the two ex-LMS hoppers, along with our LMR liveried Evolution Coaches and the S160.
December 15, 2025 at 7:30 AM
As we are marching towards the end of 2025, we thought a Rapido Recommends that focused on the famous Longmoor Military Railway was in order!
Stand at attention as we have a plethora of LMR wagons including the two ex-LMS hoppers, along with our LMR liveried Evolution Coaches and the S160.
Stand at attention as we have a plethora of LMR wagons including the two ex-LMS hoppers, along with our LMR liveried Evolution Coaches and the S160.
It’s the 12th of the 12th, so here’s an update on our very own loco Number 12!
We made a fun little documentary about Marcia for the NEC show.
This went down so well, we thought those of you who didn’t manage to get to the show might like to see it too.
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We made a fun little documentary about Marcia for the NEC show.
This went down so well, we thought those of you who didn’t manage to get to the show might like to see it too.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
It’s the 12th of the 12th, so here’s an update on our very own loco Number 12!
We made a fun little documentary about Marcia for the NEC show.
This went down so well, we thought those of you who didn’t manage to get to the show might like to see it too.
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We made a fun little documentary about Marcia for the NEC show.
This went down so well, we thought those of you who didn’t manage to get to the show might like to see it too.
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An astonishing Atlantic prototype has arrived!
We got Modelu to create a 3D printed prototype of one of our LNER C12 tank engines. We chose one fitted with condensing pipes, simply because it looks cool.
Order books are open, and you can pre-order your LNER C12 now.
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We got Modelu to create a 3D printed prototype of one of our LNER C12 tank engines. We chose one fitted with condensing pipes, simply because it looks cool.
Order books are open, and you can pre-order your LNER C12 now.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
An astonishing Atlantic prototype has arrived!
We got Modelu to create a 3D printed prototype of one of our LNER C12 tank engines. We chose one fitted with condensing pipes, simply because it looks cool.
Order books are open, and you can pre-order your LNER C12 now.
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We got Modelu to create a 3D printed prototype of one of our LNER C12 tank engines. We chose one fitted with condensing pipes, simply because it looks cool.
Order books are open, and you can pre-order your LNER C12 now.
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Port of Par and Fireless Decoders.
Please note that if you are DCC-fitting the recently-released Port of Part engines or the upcoming Fireless locos, you will need an E24 decoder.
Originally these were advertised as using Next18 but that was updated in order to fit the stay-alive capacitors.
Please note that if you are DCC-fitting the recently-released Port of Part engines or the upcoming Fireless locos, you will need an E24 decoder.
Originally these were advertised as using Next18 but that was updated in order to fit the stay-alive capacitors.
December 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Port of Par and Fireless Decoders.
Please note that if you are DCC-fitting the recently-released Port of Part engines or the upcoming Fireless locos, you will need an E24 decoder.
Originally these were advertised as using Next18 but that was updated in order to fit the stay-alive capacitors.
Please note that if you are DCC-fitting the recently-released Port of Part engines or the upcoming Fireless locos, you will need an E24 decoder.
Originally these were advertised as using Next18 but that was updated in order to fit the stay-alive capacitors.
Although Diana has spent much of her life in the comforts of preservation, she worked in quarries for many years. Receiving her name while working at the Oakeley Quarry in Blaenau Ffestiniog. As you can see, she is the perfect accompaniment to your existing 009 quarry rolling stock.
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Although Diana has spent much of her life in the comforts of preservation, she worked in quarries for many years. Receiving her name while working at the Oakeley Quarry in Blaenau Ffestiniog. As you can see, she is the perfect accompaniment to your existing 009 quarry rolling stock.
These 'rejected' liveries really sleigh, don't they?
Whilst a 9-pack of locomotives in suitably festive livery may not be on the cards, this selection helps show off the various detailing options available in the 009 locomotive range.
These are still available to pre-order!
Whilst a 9-pack of locomotives in suitably festive livery may not be on the cards, this selection helps show off the various detailing options available in the 009 locomotive range.
These are still available to pre-order!
December 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
These 'rejected' liveries really sleigh, don't they?
Whilst a 9-pack of locomotives in suitably festive livery may not be on the cards, this selection helps show off the various detailing options available in the 009 locomotive range.
These are still available to pre-order!
Whilst a 9-pack of locomotives in suitably festive livery may not be on the cards, this selection helps show off the various detailing options available in the 009 locomotive range.
These are still available to pre-order!
Hoppy Christmas, everyone!
Yep, we’ve had a present that we always thoroughly enjoy unwrapping, even more painted production prototypes. This time it's for the LMS 20t Iron Ore Hoppers.
Production is being wrapped up for this project, and we are expecting them to be shipped to us in early 2026.
Yep, we’ve had a present that we always thoroughly enjoy unwrapping, even more painted production prototypes. This time it's for the LMS 20t Iron Ore Hoppers.
Production is being wrapped up for this project, and we are expecting them to be shipped to us in early 2026.
December 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Hoppy Christmas, everyone!
Yep, we’ve had a present that we always thoroughly enjoy unwrapping, even more painted production prototypes. This time it's for the LMS 20t Iron Ore Hoppers.
Production is being wrapped up for this project, and we are expecting them to be shipped to us in early 2026.
Yep, we’ve had a present that we always thoroughly enjoy unwrapping, even more painted production prototypes. This time it's for the LMS 20t Iron Ore Hoppers.
Production is being wrapped up for this project, and we are expecting them to be shipped to us in early 2026.
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?
Order books close for the OO Gauge Midland 483 and RCH 1907 PO 2025 range today. A pre-order for one of these colourful wagons, or pretty 2P locos, is the perfect gift for any railway modeller.
Order books close for the OO Gauge Midland 483 and RCH 1907 PO 2025 range today. A pre-order for one of these colourful wagons, or pretty 2P locos, is the perfect gift for any railway modeller.
December 1, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?
Order books close for the OO Gauge Midland 483 and RCH 1907 PO 2025 range today. A pre-order for one of these colourful wagons, or pretty 2P locos, is the perfect gift for any railway modeller.
Order books close for the OO Gauge Midland 483 and RCH 1907 PO 2025 range today. A pre-order for one of these colourful wagons, or pretty 2P locos, is the perfect gift for any railway modeller.
We're recruiting!
Rapido Trains UK would like another warranty engineer to join our team in Kent.
If you've got the skills, the know-how and you would like to work with us, take a look at the job description on our website:
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Rapido Trains UK would like another warranty engineer to join our team in Kent.
If you've got the skills, the know-how and you would like to work with us, take a look at the job description on our website:
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November 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We're recruiting!
Rapido Trains UK would like another warranty engineer to join our team in Kent.
If you've got the skills, the know-how and you would like to work with us, take a look at the job description on our website:
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Rapido Trains UK would like another warranty engineer to join our team in Kent.
If you've got the skills, the know-how and you would like to work with us, take a look at the job description on our website:
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There are only 4 days left until we close the order books for OO Gauge Midland 483 and RCH 1907 PO 2025 range. With lots of colourful liveries to choose from, there isn’t long to decide which ones you’d like and to get your pre-orders sorted.
November 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
There are only 4 days left until we close the order books for OO Gauge Midland 483 and RCH 1907 PO 2025 range. With lots of colourful liveries to choose from, there isn’t long to decide which ones you’d like and to get your pre-orders sorted.
We are pleased to report that the previously identified technical issues with our 'Port of Par' locomotives have now been resolved.
The team has worked tirelessly to ensure these can be in your hands for Christmas.
Shipping will commence early next week.
The team has worked tirelessly to ensure these can be in your hands for Christmas.
Shipping will commence early next week.
November 26, 2025 at 9:50 AM
We are pleased to report that the previously identified technical issues with our 'Port of Par' locomotives have now been resolved.
The team has worked tirelessly to ensure these can be in your hands for Christmas.
Shipping will commence early next week.
The team has worked tirelessly to ensure these can be in your hands for Christmas.
Shipping will commence early next week.