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Current office debate is 'favourite Sesame Street character' - this guy is in the lead. Incidentally, remember to subscribe to our newsletter for updates on current and future projects: https://buff.ly/3GezP3V

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We’ve already done a few Great Central Railway wagons for OO gauge to go with the various locomotives from other manufacturers, but what do you think is missing from this picture?

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With the lovely Evolution Batch 2 Scottish liveries recently announced, we are sure you are going to want to see the Engineering Prototypes for yourself. Come and see them (and much more) at Model Rail Scotland today. You’ll find us at Stand A15.

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More samples of another pre-grouping locomotive project, the Midland 483 4-4-0, are attending Model Rail Scotland with us, come on over to see them at Stand A15! We have a variety of prototypes to show, featuring several detail differences.

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Some new toys from @rapidotrains.co.uk what a lovely bunch of wagons they have made to support Marcia peckett1631.co.uk/ when can we have a RTR Marcia? #BSMRGUK #modelRailway #trains #00gauge

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Day 1 of Model Rail Scotland is kicking off! You’ll find us and all our latest samples, including a gorgeous 3D print of CR No.123, at stand A15.

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A little engine from Wales is making his way all the way up to Glasgow this weekend... Our first Engineering Prototype of Ivor will be on display at Model Rail Scotland, along with his matching rolling stock! You can see the samples on stand A15.

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A variety of resources keep locomotives running smoothly, including sand. But have you ever wondered where it comes from? Well, the LNER dredged theirs from Yarmouth Vauxhall (now Great Yarmouth) and Lowestoft. It was moved across the network in these striking blue wagons. https://buff.ly/4gMFiOk

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Need some coaches to run with your pre-grouping Scottish locos? We’ve got you covered! Caledonian, Highland, and North British liveries all feature in the newly announced Batch 2 of Evolution coaches. Pre-order yours today! https://buff.ly/42REqF2

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Did you miss us at the Tonbridge Show yesterday? Well, we’re packing the van and heading up to Model Rail Scotland this coming weekend too. Come and see us, we’ve got loads of awesome upcoming models to talk to you about!

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Roses are red, Singles are blue, Here's a 3D-printed sample, Straight from Modelu! Get your valentines the ultimate glamorous gift, a pre-order for a Caley Single! https://buff.ly/3WWQLUA

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Come and see us this Saturday at the Tonbridge Model Railway Exhibition. We will have a bunch of our latest samples for you to feast your eyes on and several of our team will be there to answer your queries. See you there!

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East Anglia isn’t known for its coal mining industry, so the GER had to source their coal from further afield. Thankfully, they reached an agreement with the Lancashire, Derbyshire and East Coast Railway, gaining running powers to the rich coalfields they served.

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Happy custom crews-day! With the recent release of the @rapidotrains.co.uk B set coaches, we are delighted to show you our figures in a coach.

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Finally unboxed my custom Rapido wagon! Ordered at the National Festival of Railway Modelling, where I got to design it from scratch. Really happy with how it turned out—such a unique addition to my collection! @rapidotrains.co.uk #OOgauge #ModelRailway

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Did you know that many of the 483 Class locos were fitted with scoops that were used for gathering water on the move? Not all of them were though, as the S&DJR had no need for them. We have included both tender versions in the range of upcoming models. Which one has caught your eye?

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Greetings humans, picked this lil beauty up last month just after the day of getting older, and honestly @rapidotrains.co.uk as per usual have knocked it way out of the park Also, happened to pick the most different one by accident, just didn't want BR or LNER black :P

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The GWR and BR(W) sold many locomotives into industrial service, many of which ended up with the NCB. Alas, no 44xx Prairies, so whilst this colliery loco looks quite smart, it's this month's rejected livery....

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Did you guess that would be our next pre-grouping wagon would be from the LNWR? We are proud to announce we are producing the first-ever OO Gauge LNWR open wagons in ready-to-run, the D84 4-Plank Open Goods and D90 Loco Coal Wagons: https://rapidotrains.co.uk/lnwr-d84-and-d90-open-wagons/

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Today is the final day we can guarantee you pre-orders for the upcoming S160 (OO Gauge) and Iron Minks (N Gauge). Order books close tonight, so get your pre-orders in now!

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@rapidotrains.co.uk's lovely wee Y7 (NER H Class) putting in its paces. Sound on!

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Fire in the Hole! These iron-clad wagons often transported volatile or flammable goods such as gunpowder or cement powder. The charges are lit, and we have begun the countdown. Only one day to go before we close the order books on the N Gauge Iron Minks, order yours now!

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It’s D-DAY minus 2 for the USATC S160 orderbook! Like all good soldiers we like taking orders, so make sure you get yours in by Monday. Otherwise, it's latrine duty for ya’ll!

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A Legend, Reborn. Available to pre-order now.

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One day to go until the Rapido Trains UK in-store event at Rails of Sheffield. Two days of sample demos, prizes and the opportunity to chat with our team. Three exciting new announcements! Head to the Rails store this Fri and Sat and see what we have up our sleeves.

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We’ve already produced a variety of open wagon models for pre-grouping railway companies across the UK, but which company should we do next?

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Having reviewed the motive power available on shed the Region board did not detain themselves long deciding what to allocate for their Sunday afternoon inspection special. @rapidotrains.co.uk

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Rapido is heading oop North! Rails of Sheffield has kindly invited us to take over their store this Friday and Saturday. If you drop in and see us, you can look forward to seeing a bunch of our latest samples, and exciting new announcements first-hand.

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This time next week we are closing the order books on two prototypes that are intrinsically linked by their wartime history. The S160 (OO Gauge) and Iron Minks (N Gauge). https://rapidotrains.co.uk/usatc-s160-2-8-0/ https://rapidotrains.co.uk/iron-mink-n-gauge/

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Have you signed up to our newsletter yet? It's the best way to stay up-to-date with the latest product news and updates! https://rapidotrains.co.uk/newsletter/

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It's Burns Night! So, let’s celebrate the life and works of Rabbie Burns with some suitably Scottish shots. No, we aren’t talking about enjoying a dram or two! We want to see photos of your recently-arrived ‘Jones Goods’. Let's see them on your layouts.

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Seeing as we had so much fun at Model Rail Scotland last year we’ve decided to head back there this year. With just one month to go, you can find out more and order your tickets here! https://modelrail-scotland.co.uk/

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Painted production samples have arrived for the PO Wagons from Batch 2. Did you know that several of the pre-grouping companies purchased hundreds of wagons of this design before WW1? The War Department also ordered plenty, and these bolstered the fleets of the pre-grouping companies after the war

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Have you subscribed to our Newsletter? If not, you should! With light-hearted monthly updates on our current projects and all things Rapido, you’re missing out on a good read! Sign up here: https://rapidotrains.co.uk/newsletter/ may contain puns

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STOP PRESS! Just in time for today's orderbook deadline we have received the samples for the all-first and full brake 'Evolution' coaches. Last chance to place your pre-orders for batch 1 today: https://rapidotrains.co.uk/evolution-coaches/

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It's no longer just a theory, Evolution is fast becoming a reality. Orderbooks close today for the 44XX and the Evolution Coaches from Batch 1. Head to our website or any of our Retailers now and pre-order yours! https://rapidotrains.co.uk/evolution-coaches/ https://rapidotrains.co.uk/gwr-44xx/

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There's only 1 day to go before we close the order book on the Evolution Coaches from Batch 1. Some of you pre-ordered yours when we first revealed them back in September, don’t forget we added the First and Full Brake versions to each of the liveries in October, you may want to grab those too!

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The pretty little Prairie tank engine is a staple of many a GWR shed or branchline. We are closing the order books on the OO Gauge 44xx on Monday, get your pre-orders in now!

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Against all the odds we’ve managed to squeeze a stay-alive into the petite port of par Bagnalls. So, we are pleased to announce that all production versions of these models will now feature a stay-alive capacitor! youtu.be/M2n1ui2_frk

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Our N Gauge OOAs and SECR freight packs have been out for several months now, and we would love to see some pretty shots of them. So, come on then, let's see some photos of these lovely little wagons on your layout.

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Here's another handy 'how to' to help you with coupling your Jones Goods locomotive and tender: youtu.be/Du7vtnX4Odk

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Now I’ve found @rapidotrains.co.uk on here 👋 here’s a pic of 103 looking thoroughly at home on the G&SWR at ‘Kirkconnel’ on the Greenock club’s magnificent layout.

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With the Stirling Single now being enjoyed by many of you, we thought we would put a quick guide together on how to couple her up with ease. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/3Uc0BOLdLL8

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There is just one month to go until the order books close on the spectacular OO Gauge USATC S160. Get your orders in now before it is shipped off to someone else's collection! rapidotrains.co.uk/usatc-s160-2...

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Over-indulged over the last few weeks? Fear not, the LB&SCR have the perfect wagon for you. Their Weight-testing machine is perfect for those of us who want to know, without judgment, what damage that extra mince pie or two did. https://rapidotrains.co.uk/lbscr-8-ton-goods-van-dia-8/

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Have you seen these magnificent Mini-Mink samples yet? We think they look fantastic, so are going to close the order books on them shortly. Get your orders in directly through our website or through any of our Official Retailers by the 3rd of February! https://rapidotrains.co.uk/iron-mink-n-gauge/

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Following a review of the GER 5-plank wagons, we realised the artwork we had been using for LNER Loco Dept. No.0197 was an older unfinished version, and was missing a key detail. So, we’ve updated it so it now has the additional restricted movement markings. Hopefully, you like the change we’ve made

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Take a look at our YouTube channel to see some of the upcoming 'Evolution' coach samples trundling around our test track! Orderbooks for batch 1 will close on 20th Jan so get yours in now.

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This fictitious ex-LBSC van looks nice but really it's going No Where, so it's this month's rejected livery!

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