RMweb Gold Popular Post Accurascale Fran Posted February 23, 2022 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2022 Hi everyone, Now that our Irish Metrovick is delivered, the Deltic is very nearly finished production, the 92 is underway and with both the 37 and Manor now making great strides, it's time to unveil our next locomotive project ahead of Model Rail Scotland this weekend. Introducing what may be our most extensive tooling suite yet, the Brush Type 2/Class 30 and 31. Developed from detailed surveys of numerous examples of the real thing, as well as a 3D scan and an extensive range of works drawings, this model aims to be the definitive representation model of the classic BR mixed traffic design and covers almost every detail variant that existed throughout their 65-year life. This model is now fully tooled up with several working samples now in our possession for evaluation and testing. Our modular tooling can be adapted to represent nearly all variations of this long-lived class from their as-built appearance right through to the present day. For the discerningly detail minded, this includes three different styles of exhaust port (Mirrlees ‘pilot scheme’ or production and EE), with or without roof fan grille, original/plated boiler port and water filler, additional roof panel for the 17 locos modified in their early days with uprated 1,600hp engines, different NRN roof antenna for both main cab roof styles, as-built ‘Toffee Apple', production and refurbished bodysides, with water filler steps, plated steps and reskinned steps and standard or vertical ‘one piece’ radiator grilles. The 61 locomotives provided with trip cock gear for working on London Underground routes are also covered, while the Whitaker-style tablet catchers for use on High Dyke iron ore branch in Lincolnshire have also been moulded. The cab fronts feature a myriad of different options with disc and headcode box versions, different nose door and handrail configurations, ‘offset’ and centrally mounted sealed beam headlights, LED-style tail lights, toughened driver’s cab windows and two different ETH jumper locations. The underframe and bogies are highly detailed with numerous separately-applied parts, while the battery boxes also come in original and modified condition, the latter including the extra latches to reduce the likelihood of the doors opening while running. The specification continues our ambition to lead the hobby. As well as our standard and well regarded traction, light and sound package, our Class 31 introduces working radiator fans – driven from a separate motor – and separately switched tail lights, allowing not just the either end to be illuminated as required, but also individual tail lights or both depending on era. Utilising our standard specification of ESU PowerBank capacitors for smooth uninterrupted running, ESU Loksound 5 decoder with bespoke DCC sound package by Jamie Goodman with twin speaker set up, including ‘AccuraThrash’ bass reflex speaker it promises to catch the characterful thrash of the real locomotives. It will also include a wheel flange sensor, automatically playing flange squeal on sound fitted locomotives as they hit curved track for extra realism on factory fitted DCC sound models. Initial engineering prototype samples arrived with our production teams in mid-January, with models and their component parts assessed for fit, finesse, and finish. Improvements have been identified in areas such as the roof fan grille and other areas, but overall the models are shaping up as accurate representations of the venerable Brush Type 2s, capturing their characterful quirks such as bodyside curve, plethora of grilles and distinctive cab shape. A total of ten running numbers covering a wide period of operation of these stalwarts make up the first release, with a DC/DCC ready price of just £169.99 DC/DCC ready, and £259.99 DCC sound fitted, once again demonstrating our commitment to offering the very best quality, realistic models at realistic prices for the modeller. Pre-production samples will be available to view at the Accurascale stand at the forthcoming Model Rail Scotland (stand B44) and London Festival of Model Railway shows. Delivery is expected in Q2 2023, with pre-ordering available via our network of local stockists and direct via their website. Click here to browse and pre-order the range. Cheers! Fran 59 2 1 3 33 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted February 23, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2022 Excellent news Fran just what I've been waiting for. The last piece of very low hanging fruit Modelling 60s east anglia pre tops and GFYE will be very handy. I take it the unrefurbrished blue ones will have the central band missing on the Hornby ones 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Pleased to see a vintage loco being announced whilst attention is still being paid to the present day/recent past. I will probably go for a 31128 nearer the time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted February 23, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2022 7 minutes ago, russ p said: Excellent news Fran just what I've been waiting for. The last piece of very low hanging fruit Modelling 60s east anglia pre tops and GFYE will be very handy. I take it the unrefurbrished blue ones will have the central band missing on the Hornby ones Hi Russ, The unrefurbished blue ones will indeed have the central band. Cheers! Fran 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris56057 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Superb addition to the range, looking forward to these. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham108 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) Must be popular as according to the A/S website some variants are OOS already Must have been a time-lag - all versions now showing as orderable Edited February 23, 2022 by Graham108 Additional comment 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted February 23, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: Hi Russ, The unrefurbished blue ones will indeed have the central band. Cheers! Fran Excellent news fran . Shame it would be virtually impossible to do mirless sound. There is a very brief clip of one on a film a city and its freight it sounded a bit throatier than the EE engine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Wow , yes , good choice . Ive got three Hornby ones - what the heck do i do with em ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I appreciate Accurascale will want to do tweaks to their engineering prototype samples, but given the obviously very advanced stage (running models), I'm a bit surprised the delivery is still some 15 months away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted February 23, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2022 No green SYE? I know you can’t do all of them at once but that would seem the classic green look and Hornby versions go for a premium at the moment. 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caradoc Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Pre-TOPS 31s with full yellow ends - Perfect for me. Well done Accurascale, showing other manufacturers (again) how it should be done..... 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, MikeParkin65 said: No green SYE? I know you can’t do all of them at once but that would seem the classic green look and Hornby versions go for a premium at the moment. No doubt the most popular liveries such as green SYE and TOPs blue 31/1 will be retailer commissions. Edited February 23, 2022 by Wolf27 Spelling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted February 23, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2022 Think I’ll have to order two 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ikks Posted February 23, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2022 Oh my God, stoppit, stoppit ,stoppit...............bankruptcy looms, about to order the "as delivered one" Mike 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RozM Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Fantastic news Fran! Well done all involved in the development and announcement of this. Made my day. Will be ordering 2 or 3, just need to decide which... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouse889 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Fabulous news, another great addition to the range. Well done Accurascale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I do hope the bogie transmission isn't as awful as Hornby's, where the middle axle is driven at the same rotational frequency of the outer ones! Best thing for the middle axle would be to leave it unpowered, and give it a bit of light springing. Double-plus good. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Accurascale seem to have a fetish for English Electric diesels. Which is fine by me. Which still leaves...... 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaGrange Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, MikeParkin65 said: No green SYE? I know you can’t do all of them at once but that would seem the classic green look and Hornby versions go for a premium at the moment. In time I'm sure - like any BR diesel post 1980 theres a myriad of liveries 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestTom Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 The Underground version has my attention. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 1 minute ago, Miss Prism said: I do hope the bogie transmission isn't as awful as Hornby's, where the middle axle is driven at the same rotational frequency of the outer ones! Best thing for the middle axle would be to leave it unpowered, and give it a bit of light springing. Double-plus good. It is unpowered 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Accurascale Fran Posted February 23, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, MikeParkin65 said: No green SYE? I know you can’t do all of them at once but that would seem the classic green look and Hornby versions go for a premium at the moment. This may not be the only 31s that get announced as part of Run 1.... 4 minutes ago, Miss Prism said: I appreciate Accurascale will want to do tweaks to their engineering prototype samples, but given the obviously very advanced stage (running models), I'm a bit surprised the delivery is still some 15 months away. They are well advanced indeed, but we have been bitten badly previously in well documented circumstances so we want to set a realistic expectation. Hopefully no further derailments due to COVID and World War 3, and we also have 92s, 37s and Manors to get out the door first. Cheers! Fran 27 3 2 2 5 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, LaGrange said: In time I'm sure - like any BR diesel post 1980 theres a myriad of liveries 3TG with big T stickers. Yum. 1 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyneux Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Fantastic choice! Now where's that 'buy' button... Guy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted February 23, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 23, 2022 Hopefully a WCRC version follows in due course as 31190. Don’t think this has ever been released as a RTR model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now