Accurascale to produce 'heavy' 37714 for the Heavy Tractor Group.

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Heavy Tractor Group And Accurascale Team Up To Create A Diamond Limited Edition

 

 

The Heavy Tractor Group in partnership with Accurascale are very pleased to announce a limited-edition model of 37714.

 

This exciting release will represent 37714 in Metals Sector livery from the 1990’s and will be limited to just 504 pieces.

 

37714 was rebuilt as part of the Heavy General Repair program in the late 1980’s from as a Heavyweight locomotive from 37024 and saw service with all the Railfreight sectors.

 

In was transferred to EWS after privatisation before being sent to Spain as part of the EWS pool building a high-speed AVE line.

 

On repatriation the locomotive was acquired by Direct Rail Services and was used at the Daventry Rail Terminal as a ‘Super Shunter’, following a review of locomotives 37714 was placed into store at Barrowhill before being placed under the care of the Heavy Tractor Group on a loan basis, in 2017 37714 was purchased from DRS by the Heavy Tractor Group.

 

The locomotive is based at the Great Central Railway in Leicestershire and carries the name “Cardiff Canton”. It is also a most timely announcement, coming on the 60th anniversary of the locomotive entering BR traffic on August 20th, 1961.

 

This locomotive was one of a group of Class 37s Accurascale studied for their initial surveying ahead of their forthcoming model. 37714 was also used for one of the DCC sound recording sessions, allowing the Heavy Tractor Group and Accurascale to forge a great working relationship which has resulted in this limited-edition release.

 

The model will be available in both DCC ready and Sound fitted versions, the sound version will contain the sound file of the recording of 37714.

Nameplates and depot plaques will not be fitted but will be available separately

 

Cost will be DCC Ready £169.99 (guide price, subject to change), Sound Fitted £259.99 (guide price, subject to change). Delivery is slated for 2023.

 

 

The model will feature:

·         Highly detailed OO scale model, 1:76.2

·         Heavy die-cast metal chassis

·         Accurate tumbleholme, nose, cab roof and cantrail curves taken from 3D Laser scan and extensive surveys

·         Timeframe specific details, including but not limited to;

·         Bogies (Fabricated and three variations of Cast)

·         Fuel tanks (As built and with later smooth-sided long range fuel tank)

·         Separately applied etched metal and high fidelity plastic detail parts, including grab handles, aerials, steps, wipers, nameplates, crests and more.

·         Etched metal door kickplates (where applicable), ‘frost’ grille (where applicable) & super fine etched metal roof grille

·         Scale width wire handrails

·         Full underbody tank detail with brackets and pipework

·         Bogies feature separate footsteps, etched footsteps, brake cylinders, speed recorder, end brake rigging and very fine brake chain

·         Brake blocks on trucks (bogies) in line with wheels (can be moved for EM/P4 gauges)

·         RP25-110 profile OO gauge wheels with fine scale ‘drop in’ EM (18.2mm gauge) and P4 (18.83mm gauge) wheels available separately

·         Fully sprung metal buffers, extra-fine factory-installed pipework and screw couplings

·         Correct height mini-tension-lock couplers with NEM socket as well as a fully detailed bufferbeam

·         Provided DCC ready [21Pin MTX Socket] or Factory DCC Sound Fitted [ESU LokSound 5]

·         Every model includes PowerPack / Backup Power Capacitor Bank for up to ten seconds of power free running, flicker free lighting and continuous sound

·         DCC Sound Versions include;

·         ESU LokSound V5 DCC Chip

·         Customised Dual-Speaker Technology with;

·         Large EM2 Style Bass Speaker

·         Smaller 'iphone' style cube for higher frequencies

·         High Performance traction, to include;

·         High-quality five-pole motor with two flywheels

·         Metal Helical Gear box for maximum performance and slow speed running

·         Gearing arranged so locomotive can achieve a scale top speed of 100 mph (160 km/h)

·         DCC ready with PowerPack Super-capacitor for uninterrupted power and super low speed running

·         All wheel drive and all wheel pickup

·         Fully detailed Lighting Pack, including:

·         Directional lighting on DC and DCC

·         Fully functional Headlights per prototype

·         Engine Bay Lighting (with visible Prime Mover)

·         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

·         RP25-110 wheels OO wheels with provision for re-gauging to p4 and EM gauge

Minimum Radius 438mm (2nd Radius Set-track)

 

[Chilly]

Well I just couldn't resist so I am in for one  

[BR Blue]

On 26/08/2021 at 10:39, Chilly said:

Well I just couldn't resist so I am in for one  

Me too. My first Accurascale 37. I could not justify any of the previously announced versions. I sure there will be many more and I look forward to further variants and sub-classes. I will even have a layout in progress by the time this one arrives.

[Krieghoff]

How do we place an order ????

 

 

[Krieghoff]

On 26/08/2021 at 10:39, Chilly said:

Well I just couldn't resist so I am in for one  

How do we order one Gents. Cant seem to find anywhere to place an interest/order

 

[IRC]

8 minutes ago, Krieghoff said:

How do we order one Gents. Cant seem to find anywhere to place an interest/order

 

Hopefully this link works;

 

https://www.heavytractorgroup.org/product-page/limited-edition-37-714-accurascale-oo-gauge-model

[Dave-5-5-7]

mmm, allocated to Immingham roughly around the period of my layout. 

 

[Gremlin99]

Ok. I lasted a week. Aaaaaand succumbed after seeing the real thing at the GCR Diesel Gala today. 
 

(It was only a matter of time. I’m local to the GCR and have spent many a happy Saturday morning watching assorted locos go by at Rothley, including this beast!) 

[JN]

https://www.class37.co.uk/fleet.aspx?strnumber=37714 is a resource of information for people wanting to know a little more detail about the locomotive. I can't believe its exhaustive detail, but does give a guide to its locations, pools and the types of train it hauled.

[Courtybella]

2023 delivery, I assume it’ll be produced after the initial standard range models ? 

[Accurascale Fran]

35 minutes ago, Courtybella said:

2023 delivery, I assume it’ll be produced after the initial standard range models ? 

Hi @Courtybella,
 

Correct!

 

Cheers!

 

Fran

[Courtybella]

Might be able to afford another one then if it’s another 18 months away…

[Global]

Am I correct in assuming this will be in its current as preserved condition rather than late 80s/90s in service condition?

 

I think there are a few (minor) differences in small details between the two? The overhead warning flashes for example. 
 

Cheers. 

[PieGuyRob]

Happy to say I have one on order. Between this, the locomotion 37 and the new 31's, I think Accurascale are becoming the new custodians of my bank account.

[Hilux5972]

On 27/02/2022 at 02:57, PieGuyRob said:

I think Accurascale are becoming the new custodians of my bank account.

They certainly will be of my Bank acc when they start churning out the WCRC fleet of 37’s and sole 31 

[Bucoops]

Whoops, I did it again...

 

As I model (or attempt to!) 1939, I *really* don't need a green deltic let alone a blue one, nor do I need a green 37 let alone a trainload metals one.

 

It felt "rude" having two deltics on order but only one 37. Problem solved...

 

Wonder how many of the 504 (strange number - what's the relevance?) are left?

 

Fortunately for me, I have zero interest in 31s and 92s. The 89 on the other hand... nudge nudge wink wink!

[TomScrut]

13 minutes ago, Bucoops said:

504 (strange number - what's the relevance?)

 

Not sure, but aren't Bachmanns limited runs 504 sometimes?

[Accurascale Fran]

Hi everyone,

 

Actually, we will have news on this later this week!

 

10 hours ago, TomScrut said:

 

Not sure, but aren't Bachmanns limited runs 504 sometimes?

 

Hmmm, probably because the former CEO of Bachmann commissioned this model, being part owner of the loco and the figure stuck in his head!

 

Cheers!

 

Fran 

[Bucoops]

Ha ha guess it's his lucky number then?!

[IRC]

1 hour ago, Accurascale Fran said:

Hi everyone,

 

Actually, we will have news on this later this week!

 

 

Hmmm, probably because the former CEO of Bachmann commissioned this model, being part owner of the loco and the figure stuck in his head!

 

Cheers!

 

Fran 

Hopefully news on the second run!

[TravisM]

On 07/06/2022 at 09:18, Accurascale Fran said:

Hi everyone,

 

Actually, we will have news on this later this week!

 

 

Hmmm, probably because the former CEO of Bachmann commissioned this model, being part owner of the loco and the figure stuck in his head!

 

Cheers!

 

Fran 

 

I spoke to someone who used to work at Bachmann and the figure of 504 models was to do with the number they could get into a carton.  Nothing sinister lol.

[Krieghoff]

Just ordered a sound fitted one. Happy Days. 

[DRS Crewe On A Mission]

Hi Accurascale and The Heavy Tractor Group, 

 

I wonder if you can help me please? 
 

The model of 37714 is it being produced in 1980s/1990s condition with the old style warning flashes and any other features it had during this period or current as preserved condition as it is now operating on the Great Central Railway with modern warning flashes and any other features that suit this period? 
 

If it’s being produced in its current condition with modern warning flashes I’m considering asking if any models are available to pre-order. 
 

Thank you in advance. 
 

Kind Regards, 

 

Danny. 

[McC]

https://www.heavytractorgroup.org/product-page/limited-edition-37-714-accurascale-oo-gauge-model

[DRS Crewe On A Mission]

1 minute ago, McC said:

https://www.heavytractorgroup.org/product-page/limited-edition-37-714-accurascale-oo-gauge-model

Thank you for the reply, it’s greatly appreciated. 
 

I have just clicked on the link and looked at it and I can’t find anywhere where it says what condition it is being produced in. 
 

Any help is greatly appreciated. 
 

Thank you in advance. 
 

Kind Regards, 

 

Danny.