RMweb Gold Popular Post Accurascale Fran Posted February 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) Accurascale and Revolution Trains are teaming up to produce Mk5 coaches in 00 and N gauge. The two companies are co-operating on research and development and will be producing complete ranges of the Mk5s operated by Caledonian Sleeper and Trans Pennine Express's Mk5a vehicles. Both types of Mk5 are being manufactured by CAF of Spain, and they are the first loco-hauled vehicles built for Britain's rail network since the Mk4 Inter-City 225s which entered service three decades ago. Those for Caledonian Sleeper comprise Sleeper, Accessible Sleeper, Club Car and Lounge Car while TPE will operate theirs in fixed sets of five with a driving trailer, three intermediate standard cars and a first class/guard's vehicle. Although the Mk5 and Mk5a vehicles share many design features and common components, there are also significant differences - primarily the Caledonian Sleeper vehicles are slightly wider to offer more room in the side corridor. Revolution and Accurascale have CAD work on their design is now well underway. As part of this exciting new project, Accurascale will also introduce a high specification Class 92, with Revolution providing valuable research assistance. Fran Burke of Accurascale said: “It has been an amazing first year for Accurascale and we are delighted to add our first electric locomotive and coaching stock to our range. Both the 92 and the Mk5 will be done the Accurascale way - with absolute attention to detail and quality. We’re delighted to be working with Revolution Trains again on another exciting project for both companies.” Accurascale's Patrick Conboy added: "We want these models to set a new standard for the British market, and they will be the perfect accompaniment for our forthcoming Class 92 in 00." Exact specifications for the coaches are yet to be finalised, but modellers can expect switchable interior lighting, fully detailed and painted interiors and accurately modelled detail differences in the roofs, underframes and bodyshells. Both Beacon Rail, who own the TPE vehicles, and Caledonian Sleeper have been hugely helpful with drawings, CAD designs and facilitating visits to both Longsight and Polmadie depots to enable us to photograph and measure every inch of these attractive and stylish vehicles. Mike Hale of Revolution Trains said: "Revolution and Accurascale have a similar approach and when the opportunity arose to work together on the Mk5s we did not hesitate. We will be focussing on the N gauge models, as you'd expect, but we are certain that co-operating like this will benefit both 2mm and 4mm modellers." And Revolution's Ben Ando added: "We'd very much like to thank Beacon, Caledonian Sleeper and of course the makers CAF for providing such detailed and comprehensive research material. These coaches will go very well with high-end models already on the market - such as the Dapol Class 68 and Revolution's own Class 92 - so they were a logical choice for us." Caledonian Sleeper operate two trains each night from London to destinations in Scotland - the Lowlander, with 8 coaches each for Edinburgh and Glasgow, and the Highlander with six coaches for Aberdeen, six for Inverness and four for Fort William. Both companies anticipate that book sets will be offered with separate sections, allowing a complete train to be assembled. Similarly, once introduced TPE plan to operate their Mk5a vehicles in fixed formations of 5 between Liverpool, Manchester Airport, Scarborough and Middlesbrough. Again, these will be packaged as complete rakes in book sets. Development of the models is underway, with first samples in both scales expected by Autumn. For more information on the N gauge project, visit www.revolutiontrains.com and www.accurascale.co.uk for the OO models. Edited February 12, 2019 by 071 22 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackB95 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Absolutely fantastic news, and one that will compliment the Dapol TPE 68 very nicely. And after seeing what other products Rapido and Accurascale have produced over the past year or so, I feel that not only is my wallet going to get a grilling, but it's going to be a seriously decent model. Luckily I'll be (eventually) working on the Mk5A sets in real life so it'll be quite awesome. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer71 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Can we have some Class 73/9's in Caledonian Sleeper Livery next please ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig85 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Well at least we will have the appropriate coaches to go behind dapols fantastic class 68. Look forward to seeing these progress. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 The delivery runs of these coaches offer modellers in other areas the chance to run them too. ROG do the moves for the Trans Pennine stuff from Portbury docks, and Freightliner do the moves for the new sleeper carriages, I believe from one of the east coast ports Jo 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted February 11, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 11, 2019 Oh hell. That's my last excuse for not buying Dapols TPE 68 gone now! 3 4 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig1989 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Out of interest how much will these be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted February 11, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 11, 2019 Oh god. This is going to be expensive. Again. Exciting times! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2019 Interesting reflection on a conversation I had with Dapol at the Warley NEC In November last.On being asked by me if there were any plans to produce passenger rolling stock to compliment the 68,the answer was sorry but no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted February 11, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Craig1989 said: Out of interest how much will these be? Hi Craig, Since this was announced early by one of the magazines while we were still firming up details we havent got an exact retail price just yet, but once we do we will publish it and let you all know! Cheers, Fran 1 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Griffin Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Although no where near my era or sphere of operation, these will look very good. I like the look of the prototypes and these will compliment the Dapol 68's nicely. nice to see new coaches being catered for instead of waiting years. well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 The question is, will the be in service before the real ones! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted February 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2019 Oooh, didn’t see that coming! Watching with interest and funds depending once a price is known I may partake! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatofludham Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Although just outside my chosen era and geography this is good news for those who model the contemporary scene and looks like it will be an excellent project. The collaboration with RevolutioN seems to be a good move - hopefully if it works out might we see further collaboration on bringing their planned Class 321 to OO scale (hint, hint)? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2019 13 minutes ago, 071 said: Hi Craig, Since this was announced early by one of the magazines while we were still firming up details we havent got an exact retail price just yet, but once we do we will publish it and let you all know! Cheers, Fran An occurrence not unknown. The said publication has form..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted February 11, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) Hi Mk5s great news! I note that there will be ability to turn lights off and on . Appreciating you maybe at early stages of development , but can you confirm that these coaches will be suitable to run on Analogue DC ie not have DCC hardwired in like the Bachmann 2f DBSO ? I know you can run it on analogue but not if you have HF track cleaners. Edited February 11, 2019 by Legend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted February 11, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Legend said: Hi Mk5s great news! I note that there will be ability to turn lights off and on . Appreciating you maybe at early stages of development , but can you confirm that these coaches will be suitable to run on Analogue DC ie not have DCC hardwired in like the Bachmann 2f DBSO ? I know you can run it on analogue but not if you have HF track cleaners. We are making them suitable for DC operation too, but we will have more info in due course. Thanks for the positive comments everyone. We feel that this is our most ambitious project yet. Exciting times! 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted February 11, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 11, 2019 Thanks for swift response ! Brilliant . Wishing you well with this project. You've come so far in such a short time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ely_South Posted February 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2019 41 minutes ago, Legend said: Oh hell. That's my last excuse for not buying Dapols TPE 68 gone now! And that's given me the excuse I needed for why one arrived in the post for me last week :-) 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted February 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2019 Hello Fran (and Ben) Congratulations on yet another exciting announcement! The Mk5 and Mk5a Stock were entered 'new' in The 00 Wishlist Poll for 2018 and both were very High Polling, coming in around the Top 100 mark. All the best. Brian (on behalf of The 00 Poll Team) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 11, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 11, 2019 That's next year's modelling budget taking a big hit...……………... Good luck with the project guys. Cheers, Mick 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TravisM Posted February 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2019 Though I model the present day, and they don’t operate in my area I have to say that they are stunning and look forward to seeing them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
58050 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Steadfast said: The delivery runs of these coaches offer modellers in other areas the chance to run them too. ROG do the moves for the Trans Pennine stuff from Portbury docks, and Freightliner do the moves for the new sleeper carriages, I believe from one of the east coast ports Jo The sleepers are delivered at Teesport, and travel to Polmadie behind an FL 66, using some former bogie coal hoppers as brake force runners/barriers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 A brilliant choice. It will enable a fixed formation, loco hauled & propelled train of reasonable dimensions; rather as Hornby’s WAG train was. Excellent for modellers and it’s the latest thing as well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Will look great with a Dapol TPE 68 thus may have to dip my toes in now and go get it...thanks guys 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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