Ajax50046 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 7 hours ago, McC said: So pleased to see this! Will you announce the next run and liveries soon? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 April is going to be an expensive month... NL 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidlandRed Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 13 hours ago, McC said: @McC are you able to post a pic of the cab side of the class 30/early 31 to wet the appetites of those of us who love pre 1970 liveried class 30/31s and are patiently awaiting their arrival 😀 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieghoff Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 (edited) Photo credit Grosmont MPD. CANT WAIT FOR THIS BABY. My local line as well. Edited February 27 by Krieghoff 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Higgs Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 On 06/02/2024 at 09:51, TomScrut said: I was concerned that making the loco prototypical would hinder traction, however if the non driven wheels wheels are lightly sprung then they wouldn't be carrying much weight anyway and therefore there would be about as much traction from 4 axles as if there were 6 driven. Given the bogie centre wheels on a real 31 are a different diameter to the outer 4, you would struggle to power all six. Gearing that would be tricky. Chris 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted February 28 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28 Counting teeth on gears is not tricky! ..but us modellers are a fickle bunch - If the prototype is A1A A1A then that's what we want, even if the performance wont be as good or we can't see what is actually powered - it's the "thought" that niggles at us. Kev. (Me? I'm not too bothered - as long as it is not tender-driven or has traction tyres!) 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 10 hours ago, SHMD said: Counting teeth on gears is not tricky! ..but us modellers are a fickle bunch - If the prototype is A1A A1A then that's what we want, even if the performance wont be as good or we can't see what is actually powered - it's the "thought" that niggles at us. Kev. (Me? I'm not too bothered - as long as it is not tender-driven or has traction tyres!) (... or has a ring field motor ) NL 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 That should make a great April fools advert. "We are proud to present our all new class 31, complete with ring field motor, traction tyres and tender drive..." 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium rprodgers Posted March 1 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 1 3 minutes ago, JSpencer said: That should make a great April fools advert. "We are proud to present our all new class 31, complete with ring field motor, traction tyres and tender drive..." No you don't need a tender for this one 😀 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 (edited) 11 minutes ago, rprodgers said: No you don't need a tender for this one 😀 Brake tender maybe???? Edited March 1 by JSpencer 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 On 27/02/2024 at 17:48, Krieghoff said: Photo credit Grosmont MPD. CANT WAIT FOR THIS BABY. My local line as well. Saw it at Toton open day in 98, you could smell the paint….ah the glory days…. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted March 13 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13 I was invoiced yesterday for 5803 - delivery should be soon! Neil 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted March 13 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13 1 minute ago, Downendian said: I was invoiced yesterday for 5803 - delivery should be soon! Neil Yes hoping we will have them for Winchcombe! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRC Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Apologies if I have missed this. I have three coming my way, are pre programmed decoders going to be available like the class 37’s? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 2 hours ago, Phil Bullock said: Yes hoping we will have them for Winchcombe! Does that mean they're arriving about the same time as the 66's? There was mention on that thread there would be a few more weeks before they arrived. Thanks, Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carefreeroz Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I think the blue ones are sometime in Q2, so anytime May-June I would imagine.... 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold StuAllen Posted March 13 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13 Looking at the project status page, still showing as in production https://www.accurascale.com/pages/projects 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nightstar.train Posted March 13 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 13 The most recent update from Accurascale (from October) says Quote So, the updated schedule is as follows; Batch 1: ACC2741-5544 ACC2742-5544DCC ACC2745-31248 ACC2746-31248DCC ACC2749-31409 ACC2750-31409DCC ACC2753-31402 ACC2754-31402DCC ACC2761-31432 ACC2762-31432DCC ACC2781-31128 ACC2782-31128DCC These will arrive in stock at our warehouse in Q1 2024. Batch 2: ACC2729-D5549 ACC2735-D5615 ACC2737-5803 ACC2738-5803DCC ACC2739-5674 ACC2740-5674DCC ACC2755-31110 ACC2756-31110DCC ACC2769-31420 ACC2770-31420DCC ACC2771-31514 ACC2772-31514DCC ACC2773-31421 ACC2774-31421DCC These models are due late Q2 2024. Our exclusives including 31407, 31466, our Network Rail pair and limited edition models for Hornby Magazine, Model Rail Magazine and Rails of Sheffield will be Q3 2024. if these dates still hold batch 1 should be on their way. Q1 only has 18 days left! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) The Class 66 was due to arrive 'end of Q1' aka late March, but is now delayed, arriving in another 6 weeks' time. The 31 'batch 1' was due to arrive after the 66, but with the 66 delayed until nearly mid Q2, is the 31 B1 similarly delayed, or will it even be in the same container - it was slated for Q2, and still mentioned as such on the A/S website. Thanks, Al. Edited April 12 by atom3624 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 On 27/02/2024 at 17:48, Krieghoff said: Photo credit Grosmont MPD. CANT WAIT FOR THIS BABY. My local line as well. That and 31128 😊 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrakeCoach Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 On 21/03/2024 at 20:14, atom3624 said: The Class 66 was due to arrive 'end of Q1' aka late March, but is now delayed, arriving in another 6 weeks' time. The 31 'batch 1' was due to arrive after the 66, but with the 66 delayed until nearly mid Q2, is the 31 B1 similarly delayed, or will it even be in the same container - it was slated for Q2, and still mentioned as such on the A/S website. Thanks, Al. Seems like they are indeed to be delivered Q2 2024. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 It does appear that despite the huge amount of 'new activity' (new / pending models) A/S are keeping their website live and relevant! So many I find update once, then leave it! Thank you Fran, McC and the hugely enthusiastic group at A/S !! Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted April 13 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13 9 hours ago, BrakeCoach said: Seems like they are indeed to be delivered Q2 2024. Well all they’ve done is take out the Q1 from the website from what I can see. Has it says Q2,Q3 now,it could be anytime between today and end of September. Which is 6 months. Someone from Accurascale did say watch out for an update about the 31s at the end of this week. can’t remember if it was on one of the topics on this site or FB. But nothing has been mentioned from what I can find. Could get interesting by the end of the month if the 31s are not on a big boat by then or beginning of may. Has the Bachmann ones will be in the race to see who’s arrive first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted April 13 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 13 Accurascale have said on several occasions that they use more than one factory, so a delay to one model does not necessarily impact delivery of another. Have they said the 66 and 31 are being manufactured in the same factory? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted April 13 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13 9 minutes ago, brushman47544 said: Accurascale have said on several occasions that they use more than one factory, so a delay to one model does not necessarily impact delivery of another. Have they said the 66 and 31 are being manufactured in the same factory? I Never said they did, what I said was simple facts. The website said Q1/Q2/Q3, they have since removed Q1. Leaving a six month time frame. Now for whatever reason they originally started 3 quarters it doesn’t matter and would still be on time even if it turns up in September. So there’s no reason to say anything unless the delivery doesn’t meet their deadline. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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