Rapido Trains UK continue to build momentum in 2026 with a strong set of announcements that blend historic authenticity with practical layout appeal. This latest wave focuses on expanding core steam-era modelling with carefully researched Ironclad 0-6-0 Steam Locomotives and versatile rolling stock, offering something for both collectors and operators alike in the form of 35t Rectank Wagons.
Ironclad 0-6-0 Steam Locomotives
At the heart of the announcement is the impressive new Ironclad 0-6-0 steam locomotive family, spanning a wide range of eras and liveries, from Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway origins through to LMS and early/late British Railways examples. With multiple running numbers represented across pre-grouping, LMS and BR periods, alongside preserved variants, the range offers strong appeal to modellers recreating everything from Victorian freight operations to mid-20th-century layouts. Each version is available in both standard and factory-fitted DCC sound formats, ensuring flexibility for analogue and digital users alike while maintaining Rapido’s reputation for highly detailed, characterful steam prototypes.
For those familiar with the locomotive, you will remember it featured in the 1970s version of "The Railway Children" film, and Rapido Trains UK have announced two train packs based on the film. More information on these can be found here.
35t Rectank Wagons
Supporting the locomotive releases is a comprehensive selection of 35-ton Rectank wagons, presented in an array of authentic liveries including WD, LNWR, GWR, LNER, LMS and BR, as well as industrial and military finishes. Supplied with a variety of realistic loads such as pipes, girders, wheels and tanks, these wagons add operational interest and visual variety to freight formations across multiple eras. Together, these additions provide a well-rounded expansion that complements the Ironclad locomotives perfectly, enabling modellers to build cohesive and historically rich goods trains straight from the box.
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