Railway Models UK

Rapido Trains UK has revealed a new livery for its OO gauge 48‑ft ‘Evolution’ Bogie Coaches (Batch 3). The addition is GWR Lined Crimson Lake, a design that reflects the coaching stock used by the Great Western Railway between 1912 and 1922. The models are now available for pre‑order.

The announcement comes shortly after the launch of Rapido’s GWR 45xx ‘Small Prairie’ 2-6-2T tank locomotive. The new coaches are intended to provide era‑appropriate formations for the new locomotive. Instead of waiting for a future batch, the livery has been incorporated into the existing third batch of the Evolution range.

The range consists of non‑corridor body variants in the following types:

Brake Third
Third
First
Composite
Full Brake

A triple pack is also available, comprising:

Non‑corridor Brake Third
Non‑corridor Third
Non‑corridor Composite

All GWR Lined Crimson Lake versions are generic 48‑ft bogie coaches, detailed to reflect pre‑grouping practice.

Single coaches carry alternative running numbers to their multipack counterparts. The Full Brake and First are available as individual models.

Like other models in the ‘Evolution’ range, the new GWR Lined Crimson Lake coaches include:

Internal lighting operated by a magnetic wand
Lighting adjustable via an integrated potentiometer
Numerous parts fitted separately, both internally and externally
A fully detailed guard’s van/luggage compartment interior
NEM coupling pockets
Optional close‑coupling bar included
All coaches feature a clerestory roof, except the Full Brake, which has an elliptical roof. Roofs are removable to allow the fitting of interior figures.
Interior detailing includes luggage racks, picture frames on compartment dividers and gas light fittings.

Prototype information

The GWR Lined Crimson Lake livery represents coaching stock carried by the Great Western Railway during 1912‑1922. During this period the GWR repainted its rolling stock into a number of different liveries.

The models are generic 48‑ft bogie coaches, reflecting key design features associated with pre‑grouping coaching stock of the era.

Pricing and availability

Pre‑orders for Batch 3 of the OO gauge 48‑ft ‘Evolution’ Bogie Coaches are now open, with the new GWR Lined Crimson Lake livery included.

Three‑pack sets – £199.95 RRP
Single coaches – £69.95 RRP

The models can be pre‑ordered directly from Rapido Trains UK and through authorised retailers.

Rapido adds GWR Lined Crimson Lake to ‘Evolution’ coach range

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