Rapido experiences an ‘unexpected’ delay

MODELLERS awaiting their order of Rapido’s latest run of LNER Dynamometer cars were all set to receive models towards the end of October – until an unfortunate cause for delay materialised when a pallet containing 846 models accidentally fell off the back of a lorry during unloading at the firm’s Kent warehouse on October 20.

Although unaffected stocks were sent to retailers and customers, it also transpired that a third-party electrical component in some models was causing the lighting circuit to short out and, in extreme cases, damage the roof. Rapido announced a precautionary recall of the affected batches that had SKU numbers 935001-935004. If you are affected, visit rapidotrains.co.uk/recall or call 0330 4609496.

Meanwhile, in brighter news, the firm’s 0-6-0ST 16in Hunslet models took a step closer to release with first-stage decorated samples shown, including the preserved examples of the Chasewater Railway’s Holly Bank No.3 in Staffordshire-area NCB lined blue, and Nene Valley Railway’s Jacks Green in Nassington lined green livery.

Production models will be subject minor corrections, but the samples displayed are eye-catchingly striking.

Delivery is anticipated before Christmas, with limited stocks remaining of all models, which have a RRP of £129.95 for DCC-ready.