Accurascale Class 55 Deltic - 4mm scale

[john new]

2 hours ago, Accurascale Fran said:

DELTIC PRODUCTION PROGRESS

 

Hi everyone,

 

Our Deltics edge ever close to completion, and here they are going through the final stages of assembly a few days ago.

As you can see, each model is essentially hand assembled, with each item of detail added separately by hand by the greatest model makers around.

 

 

Ordered yours yet? Some are already sold out fully on pre-order, with others getting closer. Order yours today for delivery in late Q1 of 2022! https://accurascale.co.uk/collections/class-55-deltic 

 

Cheers!

 

Fran 

Could almost be the production line at Binns Rd in the 1960s. Still working on a two-rail Deltic but much better proportioned, although the regressive downside is Tri-ang legacy couplings. Waiting for mine to arrive with heightening anticipation.

 

Edited January 21, 2022 by john new
Hit send too early!

[ERIC ALLTORQUE]

1 hour ago, ERIC ALLTORQUE said:

Theres an empty stool and workstation, did she assemble the purple one and is in recovery.

Heres the evidence,i must have felt a tremor in the force,purple ones in view

Edited January 21, 2022 by ERIC ALLTORQUE

[philg]

17 minutes ago, MikeParkin65 said:

Who’s to say they don’t have a professional and personalinterest in the product?  The Chinese are undergoing the sort of social and industrial revolution that we had 100 or so years ago. With that comes education and curiosity. 

I was just wondering what they make of intense interest in a SPECIFIC train from circa 50 years ago. And it’s “not even” a steam one

[tinsley-toton]

2 hours ago, Accurascale Fran said:

DELTIC PRODUCTION PROGRESS

 

Hi everyone,

 

Our Deltics edge ever close to completion, and here they are going through the final stages of assembly a few days ago.

As you can see, each model is essentially hand assembled, with each item of detail added separately by hand by the greatest model makers around.

 

 

Ordered yours yet? Some are already sold out fully on pre-order, with others getting closer. Order yours today for delivery in late Q1 of 2022! https://accurascale.co.uk/collections/class-55-deltic 

 

Cheers!

 

Fran 

Do you have any idea as to how long it takes to assemble each loco, I'm just curious.

 

Cheers

T-T

[The Black Hat]

30 minutes ago, MikeParkin65 said:

Who’s to say they don’t have a professional and personal interest in the product?  The Chinese are undergoing the sort of social and industrial revolution that we had 100 or so years ago. With that comes education and curiosity. 

The Chinese have undergone such as revolution and now easily on part with the established West. Thinking China is behind is way out of date, all they lack is experience.... 

Seeing photographs of the factories is always interesting, but do hope that the workers all are well looked after. Having discussed with some in the industry I am aware of staff in some sectors in China having good factories with nice amenities to work in. 

[Flying Pig]

35 minutes ago, ERIC ALLTORQUE said:

Heres the evidence,i must have felt a tremor in the force,purple ones in view

 

I certainly felt a tremor somewhere and will probably need a little lie down after I've washed my hands.  Thoughts and prayers with the assembly worker - presumably there's a gofundme?

[ERIC ALLTORQUE]

4 minutes ago, Flying Pig said:

 

I certainly felt a tremor somewhere and will probably need a little lie down after I've washed my hands.  Thoughts and prayers with the assembly worker - presumably there's a gofundme?

Yes this porn movie and the Cavalex 56 price conformation on the same day,its too much,we will all need a rest if it keeps up,what next.

[Accurascale Fran]

20 minutes ago, tinsley-toton said:

Do you have any idea as to how long it takes to assemble each loco, I'm just curious.

 

Cheers

T-T

 

Hi T-T

 

To be honest I don't know off hand, sorry. But it's a good bit, as we Irish say! lol

 

20 minutes ago, The Black Hat said:

The Chinese have undergone such as revolution and now easily on part with the established West. Thinking China is behind is way out of date, all they lack is experience.... 

Seeing photographs of the factories is always interesting, but do hope that the workers all are well looked after. Having discussed with some in the industry I am aware of staff in some sectors in China having good factories with nice amenities to work in. 

 

Hi @The Black Hat,

 

This factory meets ISO 9000 standards. To be honest we do not want to be associated with somewhere that does not treat their staff well and is always a key consideration in choosing who we work with. This factory is top notch. 

 

Cheers!

 

Fran 

[The Black Hat]

10 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said:

Hi @The Black Hat,

 

This factory meets ISO 9000 standards. To be honest we do not want to be associated with somewhere that does not treat their staff well and is always a key consideration in choosing who we work with. This factory is top notch. 

 

Cheers!

 

Fran 

 

That's all marvellous. You can tell given the photos that its looking a lot better than some might expect. I know that other companies have tempted staff that were trained into the model rail sector before into things such as making phones and IT. I think many would be surprised but the factories and industry is not always something that is widely discussed. 

[adb968008]

These three posts probably describe the situation…

 

2 hours ago, philg said:

I wonder what the Chinese workers imagine they’re making - and why

Deltics…

 

1 hour ago, MikeParkin65 said:

Who’s to say they don’t have a professional and personalinterest in the product?  

Absolutely…

 

1 hour ago, ERIC ALLTORQUE said:

Heres the evidence,i must have felt a tremor in the force,purple ones in view

Shes gone to question with management why theres more than 1 purple one ?

Edited January 21, 2022 by adb968008

[Bucoops]

3 hours ago, Accurascale Fran said:

 

Correct. They reckon they can pull it off, so cross your fingers and toes for us!

 

Cheers!

 

Fran 

 

 

Not sure I will be using my models correctly if the above is anything to go by 

[bazil31]

Just saw my purple one being made 

Edited January 21, 2022 by bazil31

[boxbrownie]

2 hours ago, Bucoops said:

 

 

Not sure I will be using my models correctly if the above is anything to go by 

 

20 minutes ago, bazil31 said:

Just saw my purple one being made 

So, want to confess something “bazil31” ? 

[No Decorum]

16 minutes ago, bazil31 said:

Just saw my purple one being made 

Ditto. Can’t understand the invective thrown at it. Plain blue was very unimaginative although the green was rather better with a contrasting side stripe to disguise the slab-sided nature of the beast to some extent. The purple’s grand and demonstrates that the machines were of use long after withdrawal. Besides, we are told it sold out first. Perhaps its fans are a little browbeaten. Parp paaaarp, throb, throb.

[bazil31]

In my defence it wasn't the first Accurascale Deltic I ordered, Blue ones were my first choice.

May order a green one once I've paid for some of the 37's

 

Baz

[adb968008]

58 minutes ago, No Decorum said:

Ditto. Can’t understand the invective thrown at it. Plain blue was very unimaginative although the green was rather better with a contrasting side stripe to disguise the slab-sided nature of the beast to some extent. The purple’s grand and demonstrates that the machines were of use long after withdrawal. Besides, we are told it sold out first. Perhaps its fans are a little browbeaten. Parp paaaarp, throb, throb.

To me it shows how a Deltic can be used for a washing powder advert.

I was expecting Reg Holdsworth at the window.

[andyman7]

On 19/01/2022 at 16:05, andyman7 said:

I have finally succumbed and placed an order - even allowing for sold out versions it's like a sweetie jar trying to work out which one to go for (no way can I justify a fleet). In the end I plumped for 'Meld' in TOPS blue - I suspect the window in which it was exactly in this condition is fairly short as TOPS makes it post-1973 and the ER were very early adopters of dominos in place of headcodes, preceding the 1/1/76 cessation of headcode display which prompted their replacement elsewhere.

 

I was very tempted by one of the green FYE versions as per circa 1968 but I have ETH fitted rolling stock I can pair Meld with. However I may yet weaken on that front!

 

On 20/01/2022 at 10:32, stovepipe said:

 

A good choice also

 

Condition was current from Feb '74, until Oct '75 or possibly even a bit earlier.

According to the Napier Chronicles website, 'Meld' did indeed receive TOPS numbers on 23 February 1974, and was first noted with Dominos in place of headcodes on 23 November 1974, so this version looks to be correct for Spring/Summer 1974 only - a short window in this condition as suspected 

[boxbrownie]

9 hours ago, andyman7 said:

 

According to the Napier Chronicles website, 'Meld' did indeed receive TOPS numbers on 23 February 1974, and was first noted with Dominos in place of headcodes on 23 November 1974, so this version looks to be correct for Spring/Summer 1974 only - a short window in this condition as suspected 

But as a lot of people will also be running the Titfield Thunderbolt (let alone Rocket) on their layouts a few months either way matters little 

[andyman7]

Oh indeed. my own timeline stretches across several decades. But on a personal level I like to know where my TARDIS has landed when a particular engine appears 

 

Edited January 22, 2022 by andyman7

[boxbrownie]

26 minutes ago, andyman7 said:

Oh indeed. my own timeline stretches across several decades. But on a personal level I like to know where my TARDIS has landed when a particular engine appears 

 

I lost the keys to my TARDIS after the cavemen attacked the Doctor 

[Global]

So with my Hornby boycott in full swing and any preorders of their models cancelled I decided I needed to buy something! Lol.

 

Now I’ve followed this thread with interest as I have several 37s on order and the standard looks amazing so really looking forward to the 37s.

 

As my planned layout is to be around South Yorkshire in 1986-1989 I didn’t think a Deltic would fit that period but then I found a pic of 55002 in green on a special at Doncaster in 1986. So quickly ordered my first Deltic from Locomotion! 
 

Now I’m wondering if the date is wrong on that picture as can’t seem to find any detail of what it was working or other pics?!
 

Would 55002 have been working any specials on the main line in that period? (Or any other Deltics for that matter).

It’s more intrigue now as now I’ve ordered it! It will be running specials on the layout (rule 1 isn’t it?!) and looking pretty in a display cabinet the rest of the time! 

[john new]

On 20/01/2022 at 23:26, john new said:

Not etched but a sheet of SLS Special headboards can be downloaded here - https://www.stephensonloco.org.uk/sls_headboards.htm 

 

What I don’t know, but arguably should, is was our usual headboard ever carried on a Society tour hauled by a Deltic? I will try to find out.

 

As an update to my earlier post research to date indicates that no we didn't ever charter a Deltic as the intended tour locomotive; however I have received the following information from our member who has compiled a thorough  history of past SLS Specials:-

 

Did a Deltic ever haul an SLS Special

 

Of course the Deltics would have been far from being loved on the ECML in the 1960's, replacing the beloved Pacifics. There was one instance of Deltic involvement in an SLS railtour, however.

 

This was the Flying Scotsman (Forth Flyer) Railtour of 25th May 1968, from Stockton to Inverkeithing and return to Darlington, organised by Peter Semmens. On the return journey 4472 got into difficulties, as quoted from Six Bells Junction:

 

"Terry Hutton comments: I was the fireman from Newcastle to Edinburgh and return. The Scottish STN was amended on the day and 4472 worked through from Inverkeithing (the diesel was not utilised) and there was no stop at Craigentinny. After making the climb up Cockburnspath steam was shut off until approaching Berwick when it then became apparent that there were problems. Normal boiler pressure could not be attained and it was a struggle from there to Newcastle to keep some semblance of booked time. A note was thrown out at Morpeth explaining the problem and D9007 was attached at Newcastle."

 

So Pinza piloted the last section of the tour, but I have no photographs*. I hope that this helps.

 

Regards, Ian.

 

* Does any RMweb member know of any additional photographs of the return leg of this train at, or between, Newcastle & Darlington. The one on Six Bells Junction suggests that neither loco on the by then double headed tour was carrying any headboard. In the other tour page image of 4472 on its own there is no head board visible either.

 

Edited January 24, 2022 by john new
Typos corrected and links added

[G-BOAF]

1 hour ago, Global said:

So with my Hornby boycott in full swing and any preorders of their models cancelled I decided I needed to buy something! Lol.

 

Now I’ve followed this thread with interest as I have several 37s on order and the standard looks amazing so really looking forward to the 37s.

 

As my planned layout is to be around South Yorkshire in 1986-1989 I didn’t think a Deltic would fit that period but then I found a pic of 55002 in green on a special at Doncaster in 1986. So quickly ordered my first Deltic from Locomotion! 
 

Now I’m wondering if the date is wrong on that picture as can’t seem to find any detail of what it was working or other pics?!
 

Would 55002 have been working any specials on the main line in that period? (Or any other Deltics for that matter).

It’s more intrigue now as now I’ve ordered it! It will be running specials on the layout (rule 1 isn’t it?!) and looking pretty in a display cabinet the rest of the time! 

 

I believe it wasn't until the 1990s that D9000 became the first Deltic to work under its own power hauling a passenger train on the mainline. There are indications that it might have 'powered' some trains during moves between storage locations and depot open days.

From what I understand 55002 didn't work on the mainline until the mid 2000s, after the NRM(?) picked up on a abortive repair started by DNLL at Brush. It then re-emerged in rail blue to work on both mainline and heritage lines, before being repainted in 1960s ttg in 2016. It did work on heritage lines in 1980s full yellow end TTG livery however, and was probably towed to and from the NRM on occasions.

 

wonderful film here about the return of Deltics (D9000) to the mainline:

 

 

[boxbrownie]

2 hours ago, Global said:

So with my Hornby boycott in full swing and any preorders of their models cancelled I decided I needed to buy something! Lol.

 

Now I’ve followed this thread with interest as I have several 37s on order and the standard looks amazing so really looking forward to the 37s.

 

As my planned layout is to be around South Yorkshire in 1986-1989 I didn’t think a Deltic would fit that period but then I found a pic of 55002 in green on a special at Doncaster in 1986. So quickly ordered my first Deltic from Locomotion! 
 

Now I’m wondering if the date is wrong on that picture as can’t seem to find any detail of what it was working or other pics?!
 

Would 55002 have been working any specials on the main line in that period? (Or any other Deltics for that matter).

It’s more intrigue now as now I’ve ordered it! It will be running specials on the layout (rule 1 isn’t it?!) and looking pretty in a display cabinet the rest of the time! 

Never underestimate rule one 

[SHMD]

I remember 55002 powering north out of Doncaster after the "Plant's" open day.

This was well after the class was withdrawn and with the mainline diesel ban still rigorously enforced.

 

Now that was a sight/sound/memory...

 

 

Kev.