BR 16t Minerals, By Accurascale

[Accurascale Fran]

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[Accurascale Fran]

The Beautiful Mundane – BR 16 Ton Mineral Family Next For Our “Powering Britain” Range

 

 

Hi everyone,

 

It's time to reveal the latest addition to our now extensive range of “Powering Britain” coal wagon models; the ubiquitous BR 16 ton Mineral Wagons in 00/4mm!

Replicating British Railways in model form, we've embarked on a massive programme of tooling, producing versions of the BR 16T all-steel mineral wagon never before produced in ready-to-run format. This is of course along with a new generation of 16 ton favourites which are a must for their ‘Powering Britain’ range of wagons which fuelled a nation.

 

 

With all the major British Railways’ 16T types designed and tooled, this first run follows the story of the unfitted Morton braked wagons, with 1/108, 1/109 and MCO rebodied versions being released in a variety of liveries and running gear combinations.

Models produced in this run exhibit the following variations:

 

• Three types of end door; fabricated and two types of pressed steel.
• Three types of buffer housings, including the Dowty Hydraulic Buffer.
• Welded and rivetted original bodies.
• Welded rebodies.
• BR standard and square axle journals.
• Standard and pressed steel handbrake handles.
•  Morton unfitted and double unfitted independent brakes.

 

Check out our video where @Islesy looks at the real wagons among the legendary "Windcutter" rake and explains the subtle differences among these iconic wagons.

 

 

 

Seen as very much the ‘missing link’ in the ‘Powering Britain’ range, the 16 ton mineral wagon is an essential addition to our range to tell the story of coal traffic on the railways throughout the ages. Work commenced on these stalwarts of British Railways two years ago, as the research into these extensive and varied wagons provided a great challenge. Coverage of versions never before offered in ready-to-run format as well as a new generation model of some of the old favourites of the 16 ton range were added to the tooling suite.

Separately applied bottom and top doors allows us to capture the interior detail of the wagon and give it real depth. Brake assemblies and door bangers are also separate parts to allow for flexibility in catering for various types of brake types and add extra relief to the detail. Our end doors are also separately applied to capture the detail once again, with some of the detail missing off our first samples which will be present on the finished models. Three types of buffer will also be represented on this first run, just like our first wagon, the 24.5 ton HUO hopper we released 5 years ago. Different journal boxes on the axles are also offered, with all these details specific to each wagon as studied from photographs and extensive research of the real wagons. 

 

Tooling is now complete with the first samples arriving for assessment earlier this summer. While the models are shaping up nicely feedback on fit and finish of some parts as well areas such as the wheels, which are currently missing their characteristic holes, will also be addressed.

 

Our 16t family with be sold in triple packs at a cost of £74.95 per pack, with bundle discounts available direct and via participating local stockists to allow for rake building. Delivery is anticipated for Q3 2024. With a mammoth 20 different packs to make up the first run between general releases and Accurascale Exclusive packs (announced later this year) it gives the modeller great potential to build large prototypical rakes along with a few wagons to add to a classic mixed freight operation.

 

Model Specification

 

• Die-cast metal chassis with plastic body. Weight of 37g (excluding coal load).
• Scale length of 78mm over buffers, and 34.53mm wide.
• Wheelbase of 36mm, allowing operation over a minimum radius of 371mm (1st radius set-track).
• Separately fitted side doors, top doors and end doors.
• Metal 3-hole wheels; chemically blackened 00 Gauge RP25-110 standard, set in blackened brass bearings and conforming to Accurascale standards of 14.4mm back-to-back, on 2mm axles over 26mm pinpoints.
• Eroded metal, plastic and wire detail parts, including handrails, grab handles, side-door handles, lamp brackets, brake gear, draw gear, 3-link and Instanter couplings.
• Turned metal sprung buffers

 

Browse the full range via our website and place your pre-order: https://www.accurascale.com/collections/br-16t-mineral

 

Learn about the real wagons via the 'History' section of our launch blog: https://www.accurascale.com/blogs/news/the-beautiful-mundane-br-16-ton-mineral-family-next-for-our-powering-britain-range

 

Cheers!

 

Fran 

Edited September 1, 2023 by Accurascale Fran

[Bucoops]

Phew another one not for me 😆 much debated elsewhere as to whether anyone one take it on due to previous models - but I expect will still sell very well.

[James Makin]

Going to need to launch a new weathering paint range...AccuraRust! 😂

[Southernman46]

Well that'll be another load of my scratchbuilt efforts / kits heading for the breakers .....................................

[The Stationmaster]

Ah - at last.  

 

Now we need the ultimate bits of Accurascale detail -

Wagons with a different number from the other on one side,  (or even one with different cast plates on the two sides of the underframe), and

 

Getting all those rubber 'spring'  parts on the buffer tail rod behind the headstock.

(By far the best way to remove a buffer head when it was in the way during rerailing as all you had to do was get the pin out of the end of the road and pull.   Dowty and other self-contained buffers were a nuisance as you had to get the securing nuts/bolts burnt off with a gas torch.

 

PS will you be doing them in packs of five?  That would be a very helpful idea.

[SJR]

5 minutes ago, Southernman46 said:

Well that'll be another load of my scratchbuilt efforts / kits heading for the breakers .....................................

Yes, all those unmade Parkside kits soon to appear on EBay!

😃

[Phil Bullock]

Brilliant choice of model! Have been thinking for ages these needed the Accurascale touch…

[Islesy]

Just now, SJR said:

Yes, all those unmade Parkside kits soon to appear on EBay!

😃

Parkside? It's my collection of Airfix kits that have just become landfill....

[SteamingWales]

 

I've somehow managed to get away with buying 16T wagons for my shed layout so this is just the ticket.

 

I'll need to do some homework but I think 4 packs are in order!

[Southernman46]

Ah - remember the days in late 70's when to model a 16t mineral wagon was only possible by donating an organ for a long out-of -production Airfix kit .................................................

[Flood]

Looking very nice.

 

@Accurascale Fran

Any chance of vacuum braked clasp and push braked versions in the future?

[MJI]

1 minute ago, Southernman46 said:

Ah - remember the days in late 70's when to model a 16t mineral wagon was only possible by donating an organ for a long out-of -production Airfix kit .................................................

 

I have a big pile of them, all converted to VB and no top flap. BUT still on plastic wheels!

[ERIC ALLTORQUE]

4 minutes ago, The Stationmaster said:

PS will you be doing them in packs of five

The family pack in model railway form,cheaper by the dozen........:)

[Strathwood]

Good hit, well done.

 

Kevin

[Accurascale Fran]

3 minutes ago, Flood said:

Looking very nice.

 

@Accurascale Fran

Any chance of vacuum braked clasp and push braked versions in the future?

 

Hi @Flood,

 

Run 2 will be the run for you!

 

Cheers!

 

Fran 

[The Stationmaster]

3 minutes ago, Southernman46 said:

Ah - remember the days in late 70's when to model a 16t mineral wagon was only possible by donating an organ for a long out-of -production Airfix kit .................................................

I built up a stockpile - 50 of 'em from shops (various) so all at retail prices.   So 'Mint in Box' including some in the Airfix brown paper bulk packs.   Must be worth a bomb - well they were yesterday

[Porcy Mane]

Admirably thin tyres on those wheels.

 

Will the production run models with welded end doors have bottom box section corrected? Also going off the light bleed on the pressed end door version, will these wagons have interior detailing?

 

Good to see the rebodied version being covered.

 

 

P

Edited September 1, 2023 by Porcy Mane

[Southernman46]

Dear Accurascale - now you've got this one off your chests- how about some 21t slopey side thingys ....................................

 

PS - looks like that 2nd Caribbean Island purchase might on the cards following this announcement 👍

Edited September 1, 2023 by Southernman46

[BVMR21]

A brilliant announcement, now to figure out how to fit 18 wagons into the fiddle yard....

[Islesy]

2 minutes ago, Porcy Mane said:

Admirably thin tyres on those wheels.

 

Will the production run models with welded end doors have bottom box section corrected? Also going off the light bleed on the pressed end door version, will these wagons have interior detailing?

 

Good to see the rebodied version being covered.

 

 

P

Hello @Porcy Mane I did explain in the video that the box section ends were missing from the EPs, so there'll be a photo update shortly, and the completed EPs will be those in the cabinets at the Autumn shows.

[Human8984]

2 minutes ago, Southernman46 said:

Dear Accurascale - now you've got this one off your chests- how about some 21t slopey side thingys ....................................

Some GCR 40T Bogie wagons would be nice too.

[Pre Grouping fan]

Excellent announcement!

 

As a bit of a wagon nerd. Can I see brake push rods are 2 separate pieces rather than a single piece moulding?

 

Is that a first for RTR?

[Helmdon]

there are times that I really hate modelling the GC mainline in 1950s Northants...

 

I think I'll just hoover up all the kits that are about to have a massive price drop.

[rob D2]

That ain't no class 40 bro ,

 

Boring but necessary 

 

I'm sure these will do well