Edge Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Apprently my second £250 box is waiting for me in my bin at home. And nobody is answering the phone at my house. So to anyone out there who knows my address, there’s a chance to grab a big freebie before I get there lol 😂 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Downer Posted February 5 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 5 21 minutes ago, Edge said: Apprently my second £250 box is waiting for me in my bin at home. And nobody is answering the phone at my house. So to anyone out there who knows my address, there’s a chance to grab a big freebie before I get there lol 😂 On my way. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 (edited) So, with my paranoia about the parcel getting filched and my natural inability to resist anything but temptation, I happily present to you the contents of mystery box number 2, which I returned home to in my lunch break :) : -L&MR ‘Lion’ in 1980s guise -BR Dynamometer car in 1949 livery -‘Rapido’ livery Iron Mink (am I the only person with two of these now?) -Six wheeled SR Brake van -Yellow Toad Van -2x 8 plank wagons - one grey, one brown -APT-E book, calendar, beer mats, pin badge and pens as before another fine haul where the monetary value vastly outstrips the £250 cost, and even the £400 guaranteed value. Am once again very happy @RapidoCorbs - one point - I’m assuming that the dynamometer car would have been one of the overhauled ones and isn’t subject to the lighting circuit recall? Edited February 5 by Edge 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 22 minutes ago, Edge said: So, with my paranoia about the parcel getting filched and my natural inability to resist anything but temptation, I happily present to you the contents of mystery box number 2, which I returned home to in my lunch break :) : -L&MR ‘Lion’ in 1980s guise -BR Dynamometer car in 1949 livery -‘Rapido’ livery Iron Mink (am I the only person with two of these now?) -Six wheeled SR Brake van -Yellow Toad Van -2x 8 plank wagons - one grey, one brown -APT-E book, calendar, beer mats, pin badge and pens as before another fine haul where the monetary value vastly outstrips the £250 cost, and even the £400 guaranteed value. Am once again very happy @RapidoCorbs - one point - I’m assuming that the dynamometer car would have been one of the overhauled ones and isn’t subject to the lighting circuit recall? That's quite a train - I don't think you'll find that combination in the "prototype for everything" thread! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 5 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5 Just now, Michael Hodgson said: That's quite a train - I don't think you'll find that combination in the "prototype for everything" thread! Nah - it only ran weekday nights, so no-one ever got a photo! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium RapidoCorbs Posted February 5 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 5 4 hours ago, Edge said: @RapidoCorbs - one point - I’m assuming that the dynamometer car would have been one of the overhauled ones and isn’t subject to the lighting circuit recall? All the ones in our warehouse will have been dealt with - there should be a small round sticker on the box to denote it has had the PCB replaced. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 29 minutes ago, RapidoCorbs said: All the ones in our warehouse will have been dealt with - there should be a small round sticker on the box to denote it has had the PCB replaced. Sticker located :) thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cessna152towser Posted February 6 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6 On 30/01/2024 at 12:15, RapidoCorbs said: Our £250 Mystery Boxes contain models worth over £400 and will include a Rapido Trains UK livery limited edition Iron Mink I am puzzled as to the reference on the Iron Mink to "established 2018". My first dealings with Rapido were indeed 2018 when I ordered Via Rail Budd RDC #6148 in HO. I don't normally do North American outline HO but this model represented the last RDC to run in passenger service in Vancouver Island, and on which I had a ride a few days before closure of the service in 2012. However I see from old threads on BRMWeb that others had already heard of Rapido by as early as 2013 and that the APT-E pre-dates 2018. So far my only other Rapido order had been for a Jones Goods via Rails of Sheffield, but then I got tempted when others posted their Mystery Box contents in this thread and I ordered a £250 box, which I have just been notified will arrive tomorrow. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted February 6 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6 29 minutes ago, cessna152towser said: I am puzzled as to the reference on the Iron Mink to "established 2018". My first dealings with Rapido were indeed 2018 when I ordered Via Rail Budd RDC #6148 in HO. I don't normally do North American outline HO but this model represented the last RDC to run in passenger service in Vancouver Island, and on which I had a ride a few days before closure of the service in 2012. However I see from old threads on BRMWeb that others had already heard of Rapido by as early as 2013 and that the APT-E pre-dates 2018. So far my only other Rapido order had been for a Jones Goods via Rails of Sheffield, but then I got tempted when others posted their Mystery Box contents in this thread and I ordered a £250 box, which I have just been notified will arrive tomorrow. Rapido Trains UK as a separate entity rather than a branch of the NA parent? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Josie Posted February 8 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8 Adding my voice to the list of happy customers. There’s a great selection in the £250 box. Lots of items, varied, and the value is incredible! The merch is a neat touch too without being ‘tat’. A real home-run from Rapido on this, and I hope they offer something similar again in the future (when the piggy bank is restocked…). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 On the whole pretty pleased with mine too this morning, but when running the offer again in the future it would be nice to have an option of non-diesel era items in the random selection 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium RapidoCorbs Posted February 8 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 8 On 06/02/2024 at 13:19, cessna152towser said: I am puzzled as to the reference on the Iron Mink to "established 2018". My first dealings with Rapido were indeed 2018 when I ordered Via Rail Budd RDC #6148 in HO. I don't normally do North American outline HO but this model represented the last RDC to run in passenger service in Vancouver Island, and on which I had a ride a few days before closure of the service in 2012. However I see from old threads on BRMWeb that others had already heard of Rapido by as early as 2013 and that the APT-E pre-dates 2018. So far my only other Rapido order had been for a Jones Goods via Rails of Sheffield, but then I got tempted when others posted their Mystery Box contents in this thread and I ordered a £250 box, which I have just been notified will arrive tomorrow. The UK company was started in 2018 :) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cessna152towser Posted February 8 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 8 41 minutes ago, Josie said: Adding my voice to the list of happy customers. Me too. 1 x BR Dynamometer Car (yes it has the sticker on the box to confirm new PCB) 1 x Rapido Iron Mink 2 x different SR open wagons 5 x different OAA wagons 1 x GWR toad 1 x SECR 6-wheel brake plus the Calender, APT book, coasters, pens, badge and leaflets. Absolutely delighted. Great value. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTrains Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 To add to the mystery box posts. Now, I was hesitant on this because what Rapido produce is generally not in my era (nowt wrong with that) and I model the modern day. However, I decided to take a punt anyhow because to me, putting up a mystery box is akin to a big red ‘do not push’ button! And I have to say I’m not disappointed. Contents; 1) One very heavy (I did not expect that weight!) 1980’s sound fitted Lion 2) Wisbech Tramcar (will go nicely with the lion) 3) A second Wisbech Tramcar (will also go nicely with the other one and the lion) 4) An engineers Toad 5) A mink van and 6) calendar, pin badge, pens, coffee cup coasters, APT book and some other bits n bobs. I look forward to having a play with them later on 😀 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GernBlanstonShow Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I'll admit I've been watching this topic with jealousy from across the Atlantic! I thought about why it was UK only but realized a package with a variety of items (Models, books, coasters, etc.) is probably complicated to ship and not worth shipping Internationally. Having said that let us know if you ever offer a mystery box for International customers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted February 10 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10 Phew, managed to resist long enough for them to sell out! 1 2 2 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 13 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13 I was finally united with my mystery box - and wot a corker! As well as a calendar, APT-E brochure and a couple of pens, promos for other products etc etc 3 SR 8-plank opens A GWR brakevan A modern OAA open The Company Mink And - roll of drums - a GER W&U set! I had hummed and ha'd about one of those, so really delighted. Thanks Rapido! 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted February 13 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13 On 31/01/2024 at 19:01, The Stationmaster said: The only time I went on mystery excursions was if I knew where they were going (yes - inside information, easy when I worked in an office which arranged them). And equally I'm with you when it comes to buying slow moving or surplus items look to see what's being advertised or search them out. Likewise. I used to see STNs covering everything within about 100 miles of where I lived so could work out the likely destination even if it started on a strange route. Although the sheet I originally got sometimes just described it as "Mystex to SR" few calls to friends on other areas soon got the answer. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garethp8873 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 (edited) If no one wants their LTD Rapido Iron Mink let me know :D Edited February 15 by Garethp8873 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Anybody else cleaned theirs up and resprayed it as a service vehicle ? 😈 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium RapidoCorbs Posted February 15 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15 58 minutes ago, Caledonian said: Anybody else cleaned theirs up and resprayed it as a service vehicle ? 😈 Making the limited edition even more limited! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 But more useful... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 On 13/02/2024 at 21:10, Oldddudders said: And - roll of drums - a GER W&U set! I had hummed and ha'd about one of those, so really delighted. I’m wondering if an early buyer has put the complete W&U train pack from their mystery box up on eBay already! GER W&U Train Pack To be fair, the price right now (with 16 hours left) is approximately what I paid for my two coaches - so someone may get themselves a bargain but there are 116 watchers so possibly not! On 10/02/2024 at 21:35, Bucoops said: Phew, managed to resist long enough for them to sell out! Phew, me too! 🤣 Mind, if they run the promotion again I might not show as much resistance! Steve S 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZRedBaron Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 I'm sad that they didn't/couldn't offer it outside of the UK; I never see any Rapido UK stuff, here in NZ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Update … 120 Watchers £155 bid 6 hours to go! Train Pack Could still be a bargain! 😁 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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