It's the end of the month and that can mean only one thing - new updates from Rapido Trains UK! We have some great updates to share with you today for several of their newly tooled wagon ranges in OO Gauge - check out all of the latest news below...
LMS 12 TON VAN ENGINEERING SAMPLES
First up, Rapido have now revealed engineering samples for their newly tooled range of LMS 12 ton Goods Vans in OO Gauge. These all-new models will replicate both the Diagram 1832A and 1663 vans in all sorts of LMS and BR era liveries. In total there are a whopping 23 different models available to pre-order right now!
Rapido have also revealed engineering samples for their newly tooled OO Gauge LB&SCR Diagram 8 Goods Vans too! A plethora of different conditions are to be produced catering for LBSCR, SR, BR, Departmental and MOD liveries. There are 18 versions available to pre-order.
Hot off the press is this initial 3D printed sample for Rapido's all-new GWR 'County' Class 4-6-0, which was only announced recently! This popular locomotive is set to make a triumphant return to OO Gauge with this newly tooled model - available in all sorts of GWR & BR era liveries.
Hot off the press is this initial 3D printed sample for Rapido's all-new GWR 'County' Class 4-6-0, which was only announced recently! This popular locomotive is set to make a triumphant return to OO Gauge with this newly tooled model - available in all sorts of GWR & BR era liveries.
We have also received some additional images of the decorated samples for Rapido's forthcoming LB&SCR 'E1' Class 0-6-0T steam locomotives in OO Gauge! These highly anticipated models are due later this year and will be available in all sorts of LBSCR, SR and BR colour schemes.
There's only a few days left until the order book closes for Rapido's LNER Class J52 locomotives in OO Gauge! Stock will be limited after this date passes so place your pre-order now to avoid missing out.
Rapido have also just confirmed that these will be pre-fitted with a stay alive for use on DCC.
Pre-Order Now! - DCC Ready: from £140.20 / DCC Sound: from £237.95
The order book is also closing imminently for Rapido's diverse range of LMS iron ore hopper wagons in OO Gauge! There are 17 total models available to pre-order covering various body types in all sorts of different liveries.
The final order book closing on Monday is for the GWR 'Open C' wagons in OO Gauge! 13 different models are available to pre-order covering a plethora of GWR, BR and industrial versions.
We also recommend placing your orders for Rapido's OO Gauge GNR 8 Ton Vans as the order book is set to close at the end of April! 15 different models will be available catering for GreatNorthern, LNER and BR liveries.
Lastly, the order book is also closing at the end of April for Rapido's newly tooled N Gauge LNER Dynamometer Cars! Available for the first time ever in this scale, this iconic vehicle will be reproduced in the majority of conditions it has been seen in on the full size railways.
