Pete the Elaner Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I am pleased with this announcement even though none of the initial release are suitable for what I model. The reactions look good enough for other variants to follow in which I will be very interested. 1 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Will Accurascale consider in the future modeling any of the Preserved Class 37's in conjunction with those who own them?...just like you have with the Class 55. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Downer Posted November 20, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2019 Unless I’ve missed it, they aren’t doing the original plain green version. Maybe a special from one of the retailers. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
w124bob Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Quick question regarding the frost screens, are they an add on detail particularly relating to 37001? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted November 20, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2019 12 minutes ago, classy52 said: Will Accurascale consider in the future modeling any of the Preserved Class 37's in conjunction with those who own them?...just like you have with the Class 55. Hi there, It's possible. Cannot say too much more on it than that ATM! 2 minutes ago, w124bob said: Quick question regarding the frost screens, are they an add on detail particularly relating to 37001? Yes, they are an add on detail part! Cheers! Fran 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 19 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: Hi there, It's possible. Cannot say too much more on it than that ATM! Fran I'm sad you're not doing a 45 now, who would buy an as preserved 45015 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted November 20, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2019 1 minute ago, woodenhead said: I'm sad you're not doing a 45 now, who would buy an as preserved 45015 Minimal assembly required I suppose, but that weathering would be impossible for a factory finish! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
w124bob Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 The beauty of the class 37 is the huge oppurtunity for variation and it's longevity, something for nearly everyone and every region . Real earner for the company for many years to come , really looking forward to some Scots '80's versions and 001 can be renumbered to several suitable locos with just the addition of headcode blanks and a scotty dog . Now I'm off to look at 37039 and find my credit card! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I am actually thinking about future runs when the centre headcode welsh machines appear. What an SR/GW modeller looking at diesels!! Downsizing is coming and I have been thinking about something different that doesn't involve coaches and could exist in a couple of eras. Well it's that or I go looking for Geeps and Alcos at Model Junction. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
66738 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 2 hours ago, No Decorum said: Thank you, Fran. Initial disappointment has been mellowed by the mention that this isn’t the big announcement. I must like 37s because I have fourteen of them. It’s not an easy thing to do to sell me another 37 but I think you’ve done it. I haven’t got a 37/6. Clever stuff – well done! Another gap I’m conscious of is the 37/9. Kernow did commission one of them – one of the two with a Ruston engine and a modified roof. If I recall correctly, four had Mirrlees engines and a more heavily modified roof. Of course, it’s all very well my saying that I should like one but I recall that the Kernow commission sold slowly. I don’t like to admit it but you would probably need to think carefully before producing one or even think briefly and say no. I have a Ruston 37 with Biffo sound. It’s one of my favourites. Something that looks a bit different when looking down on it and sounds very different from the standard 37. I’d probably purchase one of both examples, but I would understand if Accurascale gave the Ruston a wide berth and would be extremely understanding if they avoided a Mirrlees example with the heavily modified roof. 66738 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer71 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 As pleased as I am to see a new Tractor coming to the market i'll be holding out for future releases that would be more suited to my layout plans 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Great choice for a model. Long life, have been over most routes in the UK, lots of potential liveries. Looking forward to later releases especially Scottish large logo 37s. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Downer said: Unless I’ve missed it, they aren’t doing the original plain green version. Maybe a special from one of the retailers. Which is why I've only ordered 37001. If an original in plain green comes to market, I'll add that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BR Blue Posted November 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2019 2 hours ago, No Decorum said: Thank you, Fran. Initial disappointment has been mellowed by the mention that this isn’t the big announcement. I must like 37s because I have fourteen of them. It’s not an easy thing to do to sell me another 37 but I think you’ve done it. I haven’t got a 37/6. Clever stuff – well done! Another gap I’m conscious of is the 37/9. Kernow did commission one of them – one of the two with a Ruston engine and a modified roof. If I recall correctly, four had Mirrlees engines and a more heavily modified roof. Of course, it’s all very well my saying that I should like one but I recall that the Kernow commission sold slowly. I don’t like to admit it but you would probably need to think carefully before producing one or even think briefly and say no. Kernow actually did both 905 and 906 initially as a twin back. I cancelled my order when it became clear that they modelled the locos in "as preserved" condition. Also the liveries choosen did not help either as they did 905 in triple grey and 906 in railfreight grey despite the fact that 906 went into triple grey first. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 9 hours ago, truffy said: No. It’ll be an APT with full rake of 14... IGMC Oh gawd, don't start that rumour again........ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 21 hours ago, KDG said: Follow it up with a class 20 at Warley?...... it wouldn't surprise me if they did...…...that or an AL1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 2 hours ago, w124bob said: The beauty of the class 37 is the huge oppurtunity for variation and it's longevity, something for nearly everyone and every region . Real earner for the company for many years to come , really looking forward to some Scots '80's versions and 001 can be renumbered to several suitable locos with just the addition of headcode blanks and a scotty dog . Now I'm off to look at 37039 and find my credit card! maybe we will see the scots ones with car headlights! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 23 hours ago, McC said: They will actually, will get that note added to the site (as well as Directional lighting on DC and DCC WIPAC light clusters where appropriate with day and night-time settings Separately switched cab lighting and illuminated, details driver’s console, auto off on movement Switchable red tail lights) thanks. one other point. Bachmanns model has very visible phosphor bronze strips behind the bogie frames which unless weathered over remain very obvious. on your pristine versions will there be any visible pick up strips or at least painted black? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted November 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2019 4 hours ago, Accurascale Fran said: Our aim will be to have the console illuminated when the cab light is off. We do no provide drivers in the locos but cab access will be straight forward. Cheers, Fran As a class 37 driver I can tell you instrument lights are barely visible from the drivers seat let alone outside. Also remember that the instrument layout on a 37/6 with rebuilt cabs is completely different to a 37/0 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted November 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2019 Also remember the marker lights on a /6 are quite dim in comparison to something like a 66. This was 5o stop the roof light reflecting on the top of the nose 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted November 20, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2019 Great info Russ, thanks for that! The lighting effects will be restrained, and we are doing the correct cabs for the different types of 37s. Cheers! Fran 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ouroborus Posted November 20, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2019 I shouldn't share this, but the warley announcement is their own take on DCC sound with the 1970s class 37 being their first project. As we've come to expect from accurascale, their attention to detail is second to none. The truly authentic 1970s sound file features: F0 - strike action F1 - engine cold, not starting F2 - engine warm, not starting F3 - driver farting (low) (playable) F4 - driver farting (high) (playable) F5 - driver saying "the trouble with this country is" F6 - mildly racist comment F7 - very racist comment F8 - (footex) breaking windows F9 - (footex) riot (small) F10 - (footex) riot (medium) F11 - (footex) riot (large) F12 - (footex) riot (Millwall) 1 28 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted November 20, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2019 Well, this is super news! ....sort of... What a barmy choice of locos for the 37/0 with just 5 prototypes and no conversion/renumbering possibilities! Just look how many people on the thread have said they want a Scottish one. I did promise myself that I'd buy another Deltic if Accurascale announced a 37, purely to support them commercially, but we're not quite there yet with the current range of models being proposed - there's nothing I can use. I'm eternally grateful to Accurascale for releasing this and saving us from trying to polish the other t**d, but come on - release some versions we can work with! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted November 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2019 Rest assured, as Fran said earlier. These 9 individuals are but the start. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
50A55B Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Hi Fran Great news, I’m really looking forward to these. I’d like to ask about the green version graphics, please. The D6702 graphic depicts a pretty rare combination of small yellow end with TOPS data panel, whereas the D6704 graphic depicts GFYE without a TOPS data panel, which locos with full yellow ends commonly had. Are these graphics based on photos of the prototypes? Also, if the 41A shedcode depiction is a representation of the paint stencilled style rather than the early cast shedplates the 41A should be on one line, not with the A below the number. There’s a nice 1969 photo of D6706 showing this combination with NB too on Rail Online. https://www.rail-online.co.uk/p251491321/e1b472425 Thanks again for producing these. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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