RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted May 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 9, 2018 (edited) With the pre-TOPS HOP 24 / HUO production nearing completion at our factory, we are now taking pre-orders for the TOPS variant ahead of a September 2018 release.A total of 5,263 of these wagons were built by BR from 1954 for transporting coal and coke throughout Britain until their withdrawal in the mid-1980s.The model is of the 3121 (1958), 3221 (1959), 3314 (1960), 3374 (1961), 3426 (1962 - listed 1/154 pattern but the design is actually identical), and 3437 (1962) pattern. The surviving prototypes were surveyed by us at the Tanfield Railway, near Stanley, County Durham in mid-October 2017.This latest release will see the wagon in its post-1973 condition, with TOPS panel and numbering. The HUOs wore these identities throughout the mid-70s until their careers ended among the last loose coupled trains on the BR network in the mid-1980s. They were widespread across the BR network, found in Scotland, the North East, Midlands, South East and in Wales.As with our first release of these iconic wagons, which have never been done in ready-to-run form previously, the TOPS HUO will feature a high level of detail, consisting of an impressive 73 separate parts per wagon. They will be sold in packs of three wagons, with six different packs on offer. Each wagon per pack is uniquely numbered, allowing modellers to form an impressive block train of 18 differently numbered wagons for the ultimate fidelity and accuracy.The impressive specification of these wagons includes: Sprung buffers with spindle, self-contained and oleo hydraulic all being catered for, depending on prototype NEM coupling housing at correct height 110 darkened profile wheel sets Factory-fitted wire handrails Extra fine factory-fitted detail plastic parts Individual lettering and markings from real wagons for authenticity Built to scale tolerances to allow easy, drop in conversion to EM and P4 gauge These wagons are available exclusively from our website and are now on pre-pay pre-order, priced at £59.95 per pack of three, offering excellent value for such a highly detailed set of wagons. A rake bundle is also on offer, with all 18 wagons for £325.00, or £18.05 per wagon. Free shipping is available on all orders over £100 from our site to the UK and Ireland. You can place your order now: https://accurascale.co.uk/product-category/wagons/ Edited October 18, 2018 by Andy Y 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted May 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 9, 2018 A handy 'quick link' to just show the TOPS (1973-1987) Wagons https://accurascale.co.uk/product-tag/tops/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flood Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Bundle duly ordered, excellent. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted May 10, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 10, 2018 Thanks Flood! Rake bundles seem to be popular! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridwatcher Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 The deed is done, Full TOPS rake and I cannot wait. The weathering process needs to do them justice. Time will be taken and perfection will be attempted! The next discussion is whether to fit 3 links? I would expect I will. SDEG should have a late 80s Newcastle area layout on the circuit within a year and will be shown for a couple of years. The last vestiges of these wagons would sneak on?? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted May 10, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 10, 2018 The deed is done, Full TOPS rake and I cannot wait. The weathering process needs to do them justice. Time will be taken and perfection will be attempted! The next discussion is whether to fit 3 links? I would expect I will. SDEG should have a late 80s Newcastle area layout on the circuit within a year and will be shown for a couple of years. The last vestiges of these wagons would sneak on?? Many thanks for the order Gridwatcher! Soon you’ll be able to replicate trains like this! https://www.flickr.com/photos/23983516@N05/39307768651/ I’m off to mop up my drool... Cheers! Fran 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 It was an end of an era when class 56’s were working sets of HUO’s from Lynemouth to West Blyth taking house coal for shipment for Ireland! Mark Saunders 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm81 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I'll have to get at least one pack on order, don't think I can stretch to the bundle sadly! SDEG should have a late 80s Newcastle area layout on the circuit within a year and will be shown for a couple of years. Now that sounds interesting (if a little off-topic)... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridwatcher Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I'll have to get at least one pack on order, don't think I can stretch to the bundle sadly! Now that sounds interesting (if a little off-topic)... It is HUO related !!?? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted May 11, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2018 https://www.facebook.com/AccurascaleUK/videos/162080757793353/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Is payment taken in full at time of order or when delivery is imminent, please? I could not see clarification of this point on the website. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted May 11, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2018 Hi Robert, our payment system takes money up front. Cheers! Fran 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Prototype photos of many of the models here http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/brhopperhuo Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted May 18, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 18, 2018 Prototype photos of many of the models here http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/brhopperhuo Paul Thanks Paul, we simply could not have done it without your superb photos and help! Thanks, Fran 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted May 19, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 19, 2018 (edited) Prototype photos of many of the models here http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/brhopperhuo Paul I "discovered" your site the other day Paul, very useful, purchased a couple of LNER photos straight away - great resource, thank you. Edited May 19, 2018 by Bucoops 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted July 31, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2018 Hi everyone, Quick update on our TOPS HUOs. They are currently been assembled in China and will be with us in early September! They're proving to be quite popular so make sure you don't miss out. Unsurprising really when you see images such as this https://www.flickr.com/photos/23983516@N05/37641430996/in/photolist-Zmfb2A-Je96BW Here's a glimpse of the pack F deco! They're available to pre-order now on our website: https://accurascale.co.uk/product-category/wagons/24t-huo-hop24/huo-oo/ Cheers, Fran 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Here are a couple of the prototypes from pack F. B333722 https://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/brhopperhuo/e173faebb B333800 https://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/brhopperhuo/e833b38f Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim76 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Would have these operated over the Woodhead route? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted August 2, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2018 Would have these operated over the Woodhead route? Hi Jim, I have seen a picture of a solitary HUO in a mixed freight behind a 76 in later years on Flickr, but a more knowledgeable person than myself would be able to give better insight than myself. Cheers! Fran Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted August 3, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2018 (edited) A couple of these look like HUOs..behind the 76 https://www.derbysulzers.com/woodhead.html Edited August 3, 2018 by adb968008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted August 3, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2018 Would have these operated over the Woodhead route? I finally found it, there is one in this train! I would've thought more would've run over the route over the years? https://www.flickr.com/photos/66247864@N03/38710290880/in/feed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted August 3, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2018 My colleague came across this one too Hazlehead. by Keith Long, on Flickr 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim76 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Thanks for the response guys - much appreciated, Jim 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flood Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Seeing as I have just bought 3 packs of the pre-TOPS hoppers in OO I am in no rush for the TOPS version yet (I have already pre-ordered them) but I am interested as to whether you have any idea as to when the TOPS version will be arriving on these shores. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted October 5, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2018 Seeing as I have just bought 3 packs of the pre-TOPS hoppers in OO I am in no rush for the TOPS version yet (I have already pre-ordered them) but I am interested as to whether you have any idea as to when the TOPS version will be arriving on these shores. Hi Flood, I'm very happy to report that they land here next week and should be with you all early the week after, so next 10 days or so. Finally! Cheers, Fran 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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