The Meerkat Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 7 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: Hi Meerkat, It's a whole new sound file. Cheers! Fran Thank You Fran sorry if it had been asked before Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meerkat Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 27 minutes ago, Pmorgancym said: Has to be a triple grey collection if im right there is only 2?? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrakeCoach Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 On 09/01/2024 at 03:49, rob D2 said: It’s rather fortunate Accura took on the 66 with Hattons closing down ! Could have been lost forever I wonder if Hattons did that in advance of their closure... it makes sense now. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meerkat Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 24 minutes ago, BrakeCoach said: I wonder if Hattons did that in advance of their closure... it makes sense now. accurascale announced it round February 2023 and talks must of started at least 2022, you think back then they say we going to close and sell the 66? i cant see that 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ERIC ALLTORQUE Posted January 12 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 12 5 hours ago, BrakeCoach said: I wonder if Hattons did that in advance of their closure... it makes sense now. The main thing is its in good hands with a future now,we all win,just getting the number right so we are not knee deep in them and they hold their value 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 21 hours ago, big jim said: Looking forward to seeing the manual! They didn’t get you to write it !? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
letterspider Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 23 hours ago, vanbasher said: By eck! That EWS box is stunning! Goes back to my earlier point that the livery sat so well on everything.. even a box it would seem! Really looking forward to seeing the box for 66004 in Green now... not a 66 fan but mighty glad I've ordered one after seeing this 😀 Agreed - it looks really good. I don't know what it is about that box and the EWS logo but it reminds me of something... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted January 12 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 12 2 hours ago, rob D2 said: They didn’t get you to write it !? I might have a photo of a loco in there (if it was good enough to publish) 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetling Park Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 On 11/01/2024 at 12:59, XChris said: As someone who doesn’t have half of the Bachmann limited editions such as the TFL ones or 66720 or 66111 among others I would actually welcome AS doing these to there standard as I’d be able to get hold of them, I think the sale values on eBay show there is a demand and I like to see the bubble being burst on those trying to sell them for so much! I am in agreement with you, as despite them being done by other manufacturers before, there is still a demand for them out there, more so if the tooling is to a newer and superior standard. On 11/01/2024 at 13:37, James Makin said: Then as time passed the 66s just became a dominating part of the scene, there are very few layouts set in the last 26 years that can't justify a red & gold 66, they are still everywhere - but even now when I encounter a faded red and tatty EWS 66, I think back to the times when I saw it while new and gleaming - the nostalgia is very strong! Indeed they are still everywhere, which is why my layout needed one. I have a couple of photos taken in recent times of 66s still wearing their maroon and gold livery, possibly with the EWS logo still present (I'll have to check). Similarly, I think the Freightliner green livery will still attract nostalgia and I feel that it is synonymous with the operator's name (or maybe I'm just showing my age 😂). 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEARJAMMER Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 I'm a bit unsure about asking for this loco/livery but i would like a model of GBRfs 66711 in Aggregate Industries livery, i had a very short cab ride on it down at Isle of Grain a few years back so would like a model of it. I know Bachmann have done a model of it and it sat around on shelves for quite a while but ive never determined if that was because Bachmann over produced it or if it was genuinely unpopular, either way i cant quite bring myself to buy the Bachmann model because as stated above in various posts, it looks so dated. An Accurascale version would certainly get my wallet open. Ive also had a ride onboard... 66502 whilst in G&W Orange 66537 whilst in FL Green 66538 whilst in FL Green 66580 whilst in FL Green 66589 whilst in FL Green .......... so any of those would be nice. (but please, not all at once, even my wallet has a limit, lol) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meerkat Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 1 hour ago, GEARJAMMER said: I'm a bit unsure about asking for this loco/livery but i would like a model of GBRfs 66711 in Aggregate Industries livery, i had a very short cab ride on it down at Isle of Grain a few years back so would like a model of it. I know Bachmann have done a model of it and it sat around on shelves for quite a while but ive never determined if that was because Bachmann over produced it or if it was genuinely unpopular, either way i cant quite bring myself to buy the Bachmann model because as stated above in various posts, it looks so dated. An Accurascale version would certainly get my wallet open. Ive also had a ride onboard... 66502 whilst in G&W Orange 66537 whilst in FL Green 66538 whilst in FL Green 66580 whilst in FL Green 66589 whilst in FL Green .......... so any of those would be nice. (but please, not all at once, even my wallet has a limit, lol) i like freightliner poppy made gbrf chinook and hms argyle 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) Me and Mick still want 66044 in EWS! Edited January 13 by The Black Hat 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted January 16 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16 Hi everyone, Great news! Our hotly anticipated Class 66 locomotives are nearing completion at our factory and they have sent us production samples of the first four models to sign off! We have asked for a couple of final little tweaks before taking delivery, but nothing that will impact the timeline. They will arrive in stock, as planned in late Q1 of this year. So, that means March! In for assessment first are two EWS machines, including our "Accurascale Exclusives" model of 66001 as delivered with maroon grilles, one of our "Freds" in the attractive and now iconic Freightliner green and yellow livery, and GBRf machine 66769 in Prostate Cancer UK livery, sales of which has lead us to our £10,000 goal of a donation to this very special cause. Check out the images below, including the special presentation packaging for 66001 and 66769, and keep an eye out for more "first looks" in the coming weeks as we reveal more locos! We only have a limited amount of stock remaining, with several liveries and running numbers already sold out. So, check with your local stockist, or browse direct via our website: https://www.accurascale.com/collections/class-66/availability_pre-order If you had a pre-order with Hattons and you want to keep it, just drop us a line at sales@accurascale.com with your proof of purchase and we will set that up for you too. Cheers! Fran 9 4 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Fair Oak Junction Posted January 16 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 16 Looking fantastic! Always happy to see Freightliner green 66s. I really REALLY can't justify one, my Bachmann one will have to suffice. Definitely would if I could though 😄 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold zr2498 Posted January 16 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16 38 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: Hi everyone, Great news! Our hotly anticipated Class 66 locomotives are nearing completion at our factory and they have sent us production samples of the first four models to sign off! We have asked for a couple of final little tweaks before taking delivery, but nothing that will impact the timeline. They will arrive in stock, as planned in late Q1 of this year. So, that means March! In for assessment first are two EWS machines, including our "Accurascale Exclusives" model of 66001 as delivered with maroon grilles, one of our "Freds" in the attractive and now iconic Freightliner green and yellow livery, and GBRf machine 66769 in Prostate Cancer UK livery, sales of which has lead us to our £10,000 goal of a donation to this very special cause. Check out the images below, including the special presentation packaging for 66001 and 66769, and keep an eye out for more "first looks" in the coming weeks as we reveal more locos! We only have a limited amount of stock remaining, with several liveries and running numbers already sold out. So, check with your local stockist, or browse direct via our website: https://www.accurascale.com/collections/class-66/availability_pre-order If you had a pre-order with Hattons and you want to keep it, just drop us a line at sales@accurascale.com with your proof of purchase and we will set that up for you too. Cheers! Fran Fran Great to see these are not far away. I have a couple on order. Point of interest: I assume the speaker configuration will be the same, or similar to the class 37s. Have there been any changes to the the PC board / sound files to overcome the cutting out issues that have occurred with the 37s. That is, not having to turn the volume settings down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted January 16 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16 9 minutes ago, zr2498 said: Fran Great to see these are not far away. I have a couple on order. Point of interest: I assume the speaker configuration will be the same, or similar to the class 37s. Have there been any changes to the the PC board / sound files to overcome the cutting out issues that have occurred with the 37s. That is, not having to turn the volume settings down. Hi @zr2498, Provisions have been made to ensure that no cutting out on any of our future models will occur, beginning with these. This is helping us to find the solution for the 37s which we will report back on in due course. Naturally, this is also being implemented into our second run of Class 37s. Cheers! Fran 2 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetling Park Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 (edited) They look lovely @Accurascale Fran! Thank you for the update and I am looking forward to receiving them in due course. I am also delighted to have been able to acquire 66779 Evening Star too, as that was one of the specials on my wishlist. Edited January 16 by Sweetling Park 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meerkat Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 2 hours ago, Accurascale Fran said: Hi @zr2498, Provisions have been made to ensure that no cutting out on any of our future models will occur, beginning with these. This is helping us to find the solution for the 37s which we will report back on in due course. Naturally, this is also being implemented into our second run of Class 37s. Cheers! Fran hi fran, that good to know has i have 8 on pre order and love the 66 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieghoff Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 The Accurascale exclusive Prostate Cancer 66 looks absolutely superb. cant wait to get my mittens on this one. 😉👍👍 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted January 16 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16 Well has I’ve just ordered a twin pack of the Revolution KSA Rover cube vans in Malcom livery. How about a Accurascale class 66 in the Malcom livery to match. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekdoestrains Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 22 hours ago, Accurascale Fran said: Naturally, this is also being implemented into our second run of Class 37s. Looking forward to seeing the plan to sort the issue on the current ones 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 17 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17 23 hours ago, Accurascale Fran said: They will arrive in stock, as planned in late Q1 of this year. So, that means March! Just in time to give them a spin at York Exhibition Mar 30-Apr 1 then. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted January 17 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17 33 minutes ago, derekdoestrains said: Looking forward to seeing the plan to sort the issue on the current ones 👍 Hi Derek, Delighted to report that ESU are currently working on it with the existing models. Deep diving takes time but we will get it right. Cheers! Fran 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekdoestrains Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 34 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: Delighted to report that ESU are currently working on it with the existing models. Deep diving takes time but we will get it right ideal! For now removing the suger cube has great effect 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 When is Evening Star expected to be available? Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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