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I should’ve seen the door in the middle, and it’s why I usually stay off RMWeb on Saturday evenings after some refreshments are taken on board 🤣. It does demonstrate the position of the white stripe however, and while we see some variations in NSE livery, we found in research that our position was the most consistent and in line with the coaches we have modelled. On the cantrail stripe, all our research on 2b coaches showed them on the gutter, so replicated on our models. It may have been different on 2a coaches, but for 2b as modelled it’s correct. As for a Mk2c FK in Trans-Pennine livery, all but a single example of the Mk.2c FK in Trans-Pennine livery were the earlier phase with the large toilet window. If anyone has a picture of late-phase 13532 with the small toilet window in the Provincial scheme we'd love to see it! Cheers! Fran

Hi Will, Pic of real Mark 2a we used for inspiration of livery including lower white stripe. According to actual livery diagram it is just 50mm or 0.656mm in OO. Cheers! Fran

Hi folks, We are shipping out pre-orders of these and the new Mark 2 coaches together. Both have been massively popular on preorder and we estimate it will take the coming week to get through all pre-orders and retailer stock orders. When we have further updates we will share them with you on here and elsewhere. Cheers! Fran

Hi @G-BOAF, We're doing it and our second run of Class 37s also feature this detail where appropriate. Cheers! Fran

Hi Bob, We do state in the email and blog re the SECR green in the third paragraph; "Firstly, we can confirm that the shade for the SECR green is incorrect, and was a mistake by the factory. Naturally, we will ensure that the correct shade of green will be used on the final models modellers will receive when production is complete." Cheers! Fran

Hi Richard, 001 is the original decorated sample, the production sample has been used for testing. Cheers! Fran

Hi folks, If you had a pre-order with hattons feel free to get in touch with us and we will cover the pre-order with you. In the coming days the non pre-order stock will go back on the website for sale so keep an eye out, and don’t forget our retail network too! Cheers! Fran

Hi @Michael Hodgson Funny enough our Glasgow announcement last year, the Class 66, was due to be announced on the Friday, and was leaked by an individual who was passed on the information by another manufacturer. The individual posted it onto a well known Facebook group with much glee about 30 mins before the actual announcement. The same individual has been boasting that he will pull the same trick this year, while referencing our fondness for potatoes. You know, cos we are Irish and all. So, let’s see what he leaks this year. Cheers! Fran

Hi everyone, Our next show is of course Model Rail Scotland in glorious Glasgow this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Stop by stand A37 to meet the team, pick up your free Spring 2024 Accurascale catalogue, and feast your eyes on our latest wares; including; Production Class 66 Samples Decorated Class 37 run 2 samples Decorated Class 55 run 2 Samples Decorated Class 50 run 1 samples Decorated Class 31 run 1 samples Decorated Class 89 samples Decorated Ruston 88DS O gauge samples Production Mark 2b samples Production Banana van samples decorated Mark 1 subs decorated Mark 2c samples decorated NER hopper samples Decorated Andrew Barclay tanks production Warwells in OO decorated P class decorated 16 tonners And more! We will also have tooling samples of the buckjumper, pannier and more! Look forward to seeing you there! Cheers! Fran

Hi @zr2498, When we complete testing we shall let you know! Cheers! Fran

Sounds slightly better than a banger blue growler I guess.... Putting myself on the naughty step for the rest of the day now. Cheers! Fran

Mark 1 Subs In Maroon Unveiled! Hi everyone, Great news! As our first production run of our stunning new Mark 1 Suburban coaches nears completion, and due to intensive popular demand, we have decided to follow up quickly for the missing link when it comes to liveries for these essential suburban coaches. So, it gives us great pleasure to present the maroon livery on our BR Mark 1 Subs! The Real Coaches Looking to see if you can justify some maroon Mark 1 marvels on your layout? Check out our blog, where we outline the history of our non-gangwayed stock in our latest blog. Click here to read more: https://www.accurascale.com/blogs/news/marooned-in-suburban-paradise-mark-1-subs-in-maroon-unveiled The Model Initially launched in the summer of 2022 after a long development period behind the scenes, our tooling suite of Mark 1 suburban coaches allow modellers to recreate an authentic rake of these workhorses for the first time in ready-to-run format and offered a 21st century rendition of these essential vehicles. Featuring an exquisite level of detail and an unbeatable specification including full interior lighting, fully detailed interior and a museum quality finish, they were offered in BR all-over carmine and BR all-over rail blue. Only one thing was missing from our launch range; maroon! Thankfully, with the first batch of carmine and blue coaches nearing completion at the factory and are due in stock with us in Q2 of this year, we can turn our attention to the maroon coaches almost straight away. First up, we have the Midland Region BS, C, S and SO in Maroon, without and without lining. The lined Midland vehicles typically carried their lining lower than the BR spec, to match against the lined Stanier stock. We will also be covering the Scottish Region, with a BS, C and S in Maroon, all lined, but in BR and Stanier positions. Being based on circa 1962 photos, the First Class yellow stripe has now appeared. Production of these coaches begins shortly, with the decorated samples above provided when we first received samples from the blue and carmine production run (explaining the wobbly foot boards, which will be corrected on production models to be arrow straight!) and delivery will be in Q1 2025. Price will be the same as the first production run at £64.95 each. Pre-order via your local stockist, or direct via the Accurascale website: https://www.accurascale.com/collections/mark-1-coaches/livery_br-maroon Cheers! Fran

Hi folks, Apologies for the delay in updates on these. They begin shipping from tomorrow. Cheers! Fran

Hi Dicky, 714 is arriving with Batch 2 in Q2, almost finished production! Hi @SouthernBlue80s, It is certainly a condition that is in our future. Cheers! Fran

Hi folks, Another batch will happen when we sell out of the first batch! Encourage us by buying another one currently available; https://www.accurascale.com/collections/gwr-7800-manor-class Cheers! Fran

Hi folks, Just a bit more info about the undersize wheels and scale size replacements; for those modelling finescale with our scale-sized drop-in wheelsets we will be providing an alternative bogie pivot that will make the bogie-body distance accurate, as well as different brake parts to account for the different position of the wheels and the larger wheels. We are also looking at offering full size 00 wheelsets too for those of you with much more gentle curves. Of course, an alternative bogie pivot hasn't been done before commercially (as far as I'm aware), and we are currently testing it to make sure it works on a commercial product. Of course, if it doesn't, it's not something we can proceed with and offer on a commercial basis, so please don't hold us to it. However, if we are satisfied it can work as it should then this is something that will be on the finished production models. Once we are done going through it we will present our findings and let you know, hopefully with some visual demonstration. The EE design of tucked in wheelsets with wheels and flanges above the bogie sideframe and tucked into the body side makes them the most challenging diesels to do in 00. The 37 was fine due to the body profile not interfering with them on curves of R2. The Deltic is the worst, the tapering in at the ends, coupled with the bodyside tumblehome tucking in is a nightmare, and 50 is somewhere in between. Not quite the severity of tucking in and the tumblehome of the Deltic, but not far off and certainly not as generous as the 37 But then again, we like the hardest challenges and working out ways to overcome. I hope that gives some idea on our thinking. Cheers! Fran

Hi folks, For those who did not see the update, it's available here: https://www.accurascale.com/blogs/news/black-diamond-to-technicolour-ner-20t-hopper-decorated-samples Apologies for not getting it posted on here yesterday, I was out of office. A taster... Cheers! Fran

Hi Derek, Yes indeed, both the Banana vans and the Mark 2bs are in our warehouse and we are currently prepping them for dispatch! If you want a flavour of what to expect, our Northern Ireland Railways ones have been here a few weeks now and some videos of them in action have been posted: Cheers! Fran

Hi folks, Just to offer a caveat on this; this is an early decorated sample from last year. The factory used the wrong body assembly for the sample, which as has been correctly observed, uses Mirrlees exhaust ports and features the incorrect bodyside door. Rest assured we were fully aware of this and the final models will have the correct details where they should be! Cheers! Fran

Hi @zr2498, I can confirm that there will be another run of the Mark 5s in the future, particularly the sleepers. Cheers! Fran

Hi folks, This is indeed the first member of our third production run of our Class 37s. Look out for more news on the rest in the coming months! The SRPS have been in touch and confirmed that they are "flying out the door" so we would recommend getting your order in with them soon if you fancy one. Cheers! Fran

Hi @tarifa, Some people have had issues, the same with any other model, and there are many thousands that have had nothing but enjoyment and pleasure out of them, again just like any model. Our lifetime warranty for the model will give you that piece of mind that your model will be looked after, but of course as part of your statutory rights you can always return it 30 days after delivery if you are not satisfied too for a full refund. Personally, I think you'll love it. Cheers! Fran

Hi folks, We will be unveiling the decorated samples of the AB within the next week and this will show the cab arrangements of each loco. We will also do driver and fireman packs for both the AB and P class. Cheers! Fran

Hi @Dorset33, You 5-WES gang are like a dog with a bone! Cheers! Fran

Hi Fred, This is something we will look at for future runs, and if it's physically possible to include, we would like to. When starting out a brand new model, you have a blank canvass to include these options should you so wish, and plan the tooling accordingly to facilitate space. With small locos already tooled such as these two, it's a much bigger challenge to retrofit these items, but we will certainly investigate and we always enjoy a challenge! Cheers! Fran