Rapido UK Newsletter No. 15
©2022 Rapido Trains Ltd
Dear Rapido Customer,
APRIL FOO…!

Oh, botheration, it’s after 12pm.

ANDY: That was silly of you. Looks like we’re actually going to have to make these then.

RICHARD: And let people buy them? I guess you’re right.
This is SKU924505, APT-E in InterCity grey. This four-car set is limited to 250 pieces.
APT-E: what might have been

Yes, your eyes are not deceiving you: we have produced our APT-E in two ‘what might have been’ liveries.

This project all started when Josh Anderchek, one of Rapido Inc's graphic designers, decided to apply original HST blue/grey livery to the APT-E for a laugh. This spoof artwork looked good. In fact, it looked so good that we decided to make it a reality. And while we were at it, we decided to make an InterCity grey one too.

The ‘what might have been’ livery range comprises:

SKU924503: APT-E four-car set, BR blue/grey, SOUND-fitted. RRP: £479.95
SKU924505: APT-E four-car set, InterCity grey, SOUND-fitted. RRP: £479.95
SKU924004: APT-E single trailer car, BR blue/grey. RRP: £119.95
SKU924006: APT-E single trailer car, InterCity grey. RRP: £119.95

These sets are limited to 200 pieces and only available with sound.
Trailer Cars are limited to just 90 pieces each.

They’re all available to order NOW but only on a first-come-first-served basis. If you want one, you'd better get your order in quick. You can buy from us or from your local Rapido retailer but only while stocks last.
Here's a rear 3/4 view of the BR blue/grey APT-E. This livery was designed to fit the HST but, with some careful jiggery-pokery from Bill Schneider, it matches the lines of the APT-E well.
Don't you think that InterCity grey also suits the APT-E's shape? This is our favourite.
We've also made a limited number of complementary Trailer Cars too. Here is the InterCity grey one...
...and here is the BR blue/grey one. They both look really smart, don't they? All limited edition and highly collectable. You can order direct from our website or from your local Rapido stockist.
That’s it: go back to enjoying your Friday!

Richard

Richard Foster
Sales & Marketing Manager
You can write to us at Rapido Trains UK, Unit 3, Clinton Business Centre, Lodge Road, Staplehurst, Kent TN12 0QF. Alternatively, you can call us on 03304 609496 or you can
e-mail us at customerservice@rapidotrains.co.uk