Rapido trains UK have announced they are to produce the London Brighton and South Coast (LBSC) D1 0-4-2 tanks in 00 gauge along with two exclusive versions for Kernow Model Rail Centre. William Stroudley followed his successful A1 Terrier class with the equally successful D1 0-4-2 tanks Built over thirteen years, the first, "Sydenham", appropriately … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce LBSC D1 0-4-2 tanks along with two Kernow Model Rail Centre exclusive versions in 00 Gauge
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A quartet of covered vans, D1433s from Rapido Trains UK and D1458s from Bachmann
It's been a busy few weeks on the wagon front with new SR arrivals from both Rapido Trains UK and Bachmann Europe. Firstly from Rapido Trains UK The all new tooled, announced in November 2024, LBSC D8, later SR Diagram 1433 8 ton covered vans. These have a 9’ 9” wheelbase and an overall length … Continue reading A quartet of covered vans, D1433s from Rapido Trains UK and D1458s from Bachmann
USATC S160 2-8-0 arrives from Rapidio Trains UK – a Southern allocation.
Rapido Trains UK announced their 00 Gauge USATC S160 2-8-0 back in August 2003. They have now arrived including 926004 USATC S160 No.2356 in Wartime Grey. Although technical not running on the Southern Railway during my usual 1946 to 1949 modelling period, I do sometime extend my period for and aft... The Southern Railway only … Continue reading USATC S160 2-8-0 arrives from Rapidio Trains UK – a Southern allocation.
Rapido Trains UK announce LSWR / WD 20t Brake Vans in 00 Gauge
Rapido trains UK have announced the LSWR / War Departement 20t Brake Vans. later SR Diagrams 1545 and Diagram 1549 in 00 Gauge. Thirty five new 20 ton brake vans to a design by Surrey Warner were introduced by the London & South Western Railway (LSWR) in 1907, they had an 18ft body on a … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce LSWR / WD 20t Brake Vans in 00 Gauge
Rapido Trains UK announce SER/SECR/SR O Class 0-6-0 and ‘Evolution’ Horseboxes and open carriage trucks in 00 gauge
Rapido trains UK have announced South Eastern Railway (SER) / South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR) O Class 0-6-0 and 'Evolution' Horseboxes and open carriage trucks in 00 gauge. A total of 122 of the James Stirling designed O class were built between 1878 and 1899, with versions being produced almost every year. Sharp, Stewart … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce SER/SECR/SR O Class 0-6-0 and ‘Evolution’ Horseboxes and open carriage trucks in 00 gauge
Rapido Trains UK announce – SER/SECR 10 Ton Open Wagons and a 2nd batch of SER /SECR 20t 6-Wheel Brake Vans in 00 gauge
Rapido trains UK have announced South Eastern Railway (SER) / South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR) 10 Ton Diagram 1340 and 1341 Open Wagons and a second run of SER /SECR 20t 6-Wheel Brake Vans to Diagram 1558 in 00 gauge. The SER / SECR 10 Ton 5 plank open wagon range will comprise of … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce – SER/SECR 10 Ton Open Wagons and a 2nd batch of SER /SECR 20t 6-Wheel Brake Vans in 00 gauge
Rapido Trains UK announce SR U Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge and further ‘Evolution’ coach liveries
As part of a flurry of new announcements Rapido trains UK have announced they are to produce the SR Maunsell U Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge and further 'Evolution' coach liveries. The initial batch of U Class locos was created due to a combination of the operational requirements for a semi-fast and cross-country capable loco, … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce SR U Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge and further ‘Evolution’ coach liveries
Rapido Trains UK announce LBSC Billinton 10t 4 wheel & 20T 6 wheel brake vans exclusive to Rails of Sheffield
Rapido Trains UK announce LBSC Billinton 10t 4 wheel and 20t 6 wheel brake vans exclusive to Rails of Sheffield. Around 90 Billinton 10t 4-wheel brake vans were built between 1894 and 1907, and 20 examples of the 20t 6-wheel vans were built by contractors between 1900 and 1902. Both types of designs survived into … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce LBSC Billinton 10t 4 wheel & 20T 6 wheel brake vans exclusive to Rails of Sheffield
Rapido Trains UK announce batch two of their generic ‘Evolution’ pre-grouping bogie coaches which includes LSWR livery versions.
Rapido Trains UK announced in September last year a range of 00 gauge generic pre-grouping 48' coaches. They have now announced their second generic project ‘Evolution’ production run featuring ten new liveries that includes London & South Western salmon and chocolate. Much like the liveries from Batch 1, Evolution Batch 2 will include Brake Third, … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce batch two of their generic ‘Evolution’ pre-grouping bogie coaches which includes LSWR livery versions.
Rapido Trains UK announce ex LBSC/SR 8 ton Diagram D8 (D1433) covered vans in 00 gauge
Rapido trains UK have announced they are to produce the London Brighton and South Coast (LBSC) Diagram D8, 8 ton, SR Diagram 1433 covered van in 00 Gauge. The LBSC D8, later SR Diagram 1433 8 ton covered vans with 9’ 9” wheelbase and an overall length of 18’ 4”, were built between 1878 and … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce ex LBSC/SR 8 ton Diagram D8 (D1433) covered vans in 00 gauge