64F Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) Possibly suggested before, but a depressed-centre cement/dry powder PCA would be very welcome indeed, as the Hornby (ex Lima) one has many flaws. Obviously there were quite a few variations and it would be impossible to cover them all, but overall they were built in very large numbers and operated over a very long timespan (1966 to 2022). Many modellers would want unit trains, so they could be sold in quantity like the MGR hoppers. Also there were some quite distinctive liveries as well as the ubiquitous plain grey to add a bit of variety. Edited May 31, 2022 by 64F 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Harbour Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 How about a decent pre WW2 GWR Autocoach or a GWR B-Set? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted June 3, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 3, 2022 Hi everyone, As you may know, we like to step back from this thread and let the free flow of ideas come from you all. However, as part of a teasing interjection we will have an all new OO gauge announcement on Monday, so feel free to wildly speculate on what it might be over the bank holiday weekend. Cheers! Fran 10 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 21 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: Hi everyone, As you may know, we like to step back from this thread and let the free flow of ideas come from you all. However, as part of a teasing interjection we will have an all new OO gauge announcement on Monday, so feel free to wildly speculate on what it might be over the bank holiday weekend. Cheers! Fran Steam, diesel or electric Fran? An Accurascale Stanier 8F would do nicely thank you ! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted June 3, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, Black 5 Bear said: Steam, diesel or electric Fran? An Accurascale Stanier 8F would do nicely thank you ! I never said it was a locomotive, but then again I didn't say it was not a locomotive! (I think I got away with that....) 😆 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60800 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) Wild speculation hmm? Pic unrelated 😉 Joking aside, I'd like to see another steam entry in the form of an L&Y Aspinall A class or Barton-Wright class 25. The latter could also lead on to a class 23 and there just happens to be one of each mentioned classes preserved. Cheers, 60800 Edited June 3, 2022 by 60800 Added the class 23 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northmoor MPD Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Baby Deltic 🤔😁 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: I never said it was a locomotive, but then again I didn't say it was not a locomotive! (I think I got away with that....) 😆 So does that mean it’s a 50/50 chance of being a class 50?😂😂😂 4 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRC Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 I’m excited and nervous for my bank account all at the same time! Got to be another kettle hasn’t it? Seems only fair (and saves my bank account!) 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northmoor MPD Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Barrow hill aside…Would still love a decent HST! 🙏 I’m not holding much hope for Hornby's “All New” one 🙄 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted June 3, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Accurascale Fran said: Hi everyone, As you may know, we like to step back from this thread and let the free flow of ideas come from you all. However, as part of a teasing interjection we will have an all new OO gauge announcement on Monday, so feel free to wildly speculate on what it might be over the bank holiday weekend. Cheers! Fran An 00 laser scanned Queen, joining your scanning session recently being the real reason she missed an engagement? Roy 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phatbob Posted June 3, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 3, 2022 More wild speculation with unrelated pic from me toohttps://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=452713 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamingWales Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) I would put my money on a wagon given the last 2 announcements have been a "coach" (Siphon G) and loco (Class 31) Cannot offer an opinion on what wagon though 😅😅 Edited June 3, 2022 by SteamingWales 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60800 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) A little bit left field due to a certain manufacturer having always had a monopoly on the class, but; An A4 Pacific. The Hornby model has plenty of accuracy and detail shortcomings, especially around the front end and specifically the cylinders. Given that manufacturer's recent colossal price hikes and a number of variants that have not been done for at least a decade, I reckon Accurascale could be on to a winner. Imagine this for a first run; Silver Link in *as built* condition with straight handrails, recessed front coupling and faired in tender Silver Fox in single chimney, early crest BR green as per the Elizabethan Mallard in British Railways Garter Blue as E22 Sir Nigel and Bittern in LNER Garter blue with no valances as running in the 1960's 4489 as Woodcock in photo grey / apple green Union of South Africa in full coronation fitment Kingfisher in final condition All the above (and many more) have never been done by Hornby (and only two were done by Bachmann). Coronation livery has never been done properly. The modern fitments on the preserved locos and things like like the brake pipes running down the left hand running board and brake cylinders under the leading driver etc have never been done. The valve gear has never been done accurately and we've never had cylinders or bufferbeam streamlining that correctly cuts under (which I know is not achievable in RTR for valanced locos without having alternate bits to swap out). It's an open goal for Accurascale if you ask me. Cheers, 60800 Edited June 3, 2022 by 60800 Clarification added 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
virginhst539 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Here is one I doubt would ever happen... OTP/Tamper or more realistically perhaps accuras first venture into the multi unit market? a lot of the first gen DMUS and almost all EMUS are fair game RTR 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scots region Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, 60800 said: A little bit left field due to a certain manufacturer having always had a monopoly on the class, but; An A4 Pacific. The Hornby model has plenty of accuracy and detail shortcomings, especially around the front end and specifically the cylinders. Given that manufacturer's recent colossal price hikes and a number of variants that have not been done for at least a decade, I reckon Accurascale could be on to a winner. Imagine this for a first run; Silver Link in *as built* condition with straight handrails, recessed front coupling and faired in tender Silver Fox in single chimney, early crest BR green as per the Elizabethan Mallard in British Railways Garter Blue as E22 Sir Nigel and Bittern in LNER Garter blue with no valances as running in the 1960's 4489 as Woodcock in photo grey / apple green Union of South Africa in full coronation fitment Kingfisher in final condition All the above (and many more) have never been done by Hornby (and only two were done by Bachmann). Coronation livery has never been done properly. The modern fitments on the preserved locos and things like like the brake pipes running down the left hand running board and brake cylinders under the leading driver etc have never been done. The valve gear has never been done accurately and we've never had cylinders or bufferbeam streamlining that correctly cuts under (which I know is not achievable in RTR for valanced locos without having alternate bits to swap out). It's an open goal for Accurascale if you ask me. Cheers, 60800 If you're right my wallet will be across the border inside of the hour! Failing that I want exactly one thing Edited June 3, 2022 by scots region 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 1 hour ago, 60800 said: A little bit left field due to a certain manufacturer having always had a monopoly on the class, but; An A4 Pacific. The Hornby model has plenty of accuracy and detail shortcomings, especially around the front end and specifically the cylinders. Given that manufacturer's recent colossal price hikes and a number of variants that have not been done for at least a decade, I reckon Accurascale could be on to a winner. Imagine this for a first run; Silver Link in *as built* condition with straight handrails, recessed front coupling and faired in tender Silver Fox in single chimney, early crest BR green as per the Elizabethan Mallard in British Railways Garter Blue as E22 Sir Nigel and Bittern in LNER Garter blue with no valances as running in the 1960's 4489 as Woodcock in photo grey / apple green Union of South Africa in full coronation fitment Kingfisher in final condition All the above (and many more) have never been done by Hornby (and only two were done by Bachmann). Coronation livery has never been done properly. The modern fitments on the preserved locos and things like like the brake pipes running down the left hand running board and brake cylinders under the leading driver etc have never been done. The valve gear has never been done accurately and we've never had cylinders or bufferbeam streamlining that correctly cuts under (which I know is not achievable in RTR for valanced locos without having alternate bits to swap out). It's an open goal for Accurascale if you ask me. Cheers, 60800 I wouldn't waste my time and effort as it's obvious that Hornby will be doing a new one seeing as they've just done the A1/A3. Just more unnecessary duplication when there are hundreds of locomotive classes that have never been made RTR and many of them don't even have a "modern" kit version either. Jason 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroplane Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) The model announced on Monday is "something blue" according to this forum https://www.brblue.co.uk/phpBB3/brblue/viewtopic.php?f=129&t=13546 Edited June 3, 2022 by aeroplane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60800 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, Steamport Southport said: I wouldn't waste my time and effort as it's obvious that Hornby will be doing a new one seeing as they've just done the A1/A3. Just more unnecessary duplication when there are hundreds of locomotive classes that have never been made RTR and many of them don't even have a "modern" kit version either. Jason I wish you were right, but the A1/3 has only been upgraded with flickering firebox and a new running board casting (as the old moulding was completely worn out) - The streamlined nose W1 has less detail than the old A4 and the same lower shape issues, so even if Hornby did do a new A4 it would be no better in any of the fields I have mentioned and would easily be £40-£50 more than any Accurascale offering - just look at the projected prices for the new P2 or second run W1 for example and you'll see why I think this is a good idea. Cheers, 60800 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted June 3, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 3, 2022 3 hours ago, Northmoor MPD said: Baby Deltic 🤔😁 There'll be a conversion kit for the 37. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatofludham Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 On 23/05/2022 at 23:02, Steamport Southport said: I don't know why, possibly my medication, but when I read the announcement of an announcement on Monday the HTV "theme toon" came into my head "Wibble wibble wibble wibble wibble wibble, Wibble wibble wibble wibble wibble wibble, Ta da!" (Younger viewers may need to go to YouTube to get that) To be fair, I always look forward to Accurascale's announcements. Mk2c anyone? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) Official announcement of the MK2C? If so, can I have the London Underground owned SO (ex FO) 6411 in both of its LU liveries? At Steam on the District 1990: Steam on the Met 1994 (coupled between 20227 and a 4TC) Edited June 3, 2022 by Paul.Uni 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted June 3, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 3, 2022 14 minutes ago, wombatofludham said: I don't know why, possibly my medication, but when I read the announcement of an announcement on Monday the HTV "theme toon" came into my head "Wibble wibble wibble wibble wibble wibble, Wibble wibble wibble wibble wibble wibble, Ta da!" (Younger viewers may need to go to YouTube to get that) To be fair, I always look forward to Accurascale's announcements. Mk2c anyone? Thank you - I had completely forgotten that and needed it back in my head. If you increase the dose, do you think you can retrieve any more lost gems? Meanwhile I guess track pins, because Fran didn't say it wasn't. Blue track pins of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieGuyRob Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 A class 50 or a class 60? Fingers crossed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted June 3, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 3, 2022 NPCCS is always a good bet, wandering widely in the BR era, but to some extent, even before that. There's an opening for a correctly proportioned LMS Stove R with the right-size wheels.... John 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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