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Just to add that if an 'extra' account is inadvertently created, we can merge them after the fact.

In simple terms - We match the email address you ordered with at Hattons with our database - If there is a match, the order(s) get added to your existing account - If there is no match, a new account is created for you at accurascale using the details from the Hattons order You'll then be emailed an order confirmation, and the order will be visible in the usual way in your accura account.

All updated now on the website https://www.accurascale.com/collections/ruston-88ds

Rails are delivering the production run on these, and we'll have more news in the coming months about the other ex-Hattons tools that are now part of the Accura-family.

The Warwell range is packed and done, and will be in transit immediately post CNY. All other ranges / tools will come in accura boxes.

Yes the 30 Project has been coded and is currently being tested. We should have some content and video around it soon, and the chips will be in hand in time for the first batches of 31's which will be leaving the factory in the coming month or so :)

You get the working fan, stayalive, hall sensors for 169.95 as you well know Mick :) The sound version adds the accurathrash speaker and an ESU Loksound V5 with the bespoke programming :)

They are pre-painted etched parts that fit into small holes moulded in the cab fronts

On DC the fan is switchable from the blanking plate (on by default) and runs at a variable speed related to the loco speed / power applied. On DCC and sound it will run ‘intelligently’ based on speed and thrash like a real one as accuracy is in the forefront of everything we do. All for just £169.99 too :)

With the unpredictable nature of new toolings in terms of timeline we now only announce when we have EPs and production slots are scheduled. This will allow a sub 12 months delivery window.

I assume both of those are also HO?

Our 92 was probably the first dual motorised OO pantograph equipped model. It is a gimmick but as it was possible with minimal compromise it was worth doing. Likewise illuminated engine rooms or cabs or stay alives built in and lit up dash dials are gimmicky but when done without fidelity compromise it’s worth doing. 👍

At the expense of a raft of compromises in the accuracy and fidelity of the model. A bit like opening coach doors. You can have gimmicks and you can have fidelity but you can’t (yet) have both i’m afraid.

They are all coming in series, with 66, 31, 37, 55, 89, 50 all coming roughly a month apart from March onward, intermingled with the various coaches (Mk2c, Mk1 subs) and wagon projects already announced and on the way, and then of course -all- the unannounced stuff coming too :) (and thats just the D&E category()

For the sake of clarity, in the first instance, I'm not technical support, nor is this forum a point of contact for that team and I'm providing my 'understanding' in this regard :) If you want real data, the support channels you are using, can escalate the issue to ESU and provide better clarity, if it's possible (we can't be experts on third party chips, etc). Secondly, this is pretty normal behaviour for an ESU built system, and parts of the functionality are managed by IC's on the PCB working with the ESU programming. Absolutely all 'core' functions are supported by all standard chips, but we give you something 'extra' by going beyond, just that 'extra' means using the 'as designed' for chip. Not using the ESU chips will mean some of the more complex lighting modes might not be available for you, as there were simply too many options for a regular decoder to run directly. Moving all the lighting to lower AUX would then remove several functions for DC users, which are a larger customer group than those who want to run third party chips in the locos. Like all such things, providing class leading and cutting edge flexibility in lighting and operation, requires some small compromises.

Any high end chip does, the model just has 'extra' additional functions too, which are beyond the specification of DCC / NRMA and pushing the limits of what's possible. Using a third party chip doesnt impact any core function.

Aha! You're not using ESU chips? The Locos are built specifically making use of ESU functionality, with Integrated circuits built in that 'translate' ESU logic to multiple functions. If you ask the team, they can pass on the query to ESU, but using a third party chip simply won't unlock 'all ' the designed functionality.

Delighted to report the Mk2b Irish range / Northern Irish range is now in stock in Dublin, with preorders shipping at the moment ex Dublin and ex UK preorders will ship early next week. https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/mark-2-coaches/availability_in-stock If you want a taste of an Accurascale Mark 2 - now is your chance :)

There is extensive information in the manual, in the ESU lok5 manual, and available from us if needed, it's obviously also programmed to work properly out of the box ;)

The irish mk2’s are in Dublin and shipping should start tomorrow. The accurascale mk2 (and banana van) container is now due in about 8 days thanks to Berth congestion due to traffic jams caused by the Houthi issues. We’ll provide updates as always as we have them.

We've done some experimentation with induction LED lamps and various things, but the sheer variation means that for most, it's just not an important enough feature to justify the cost of doing it.

They do have excellent motors which already are a significant percentage of the overall cost of the unit with each motor specified and wound for the performance needed for the specific locomotive. It’s our intention to provide motors as accessories shortly as well of course as providing the option for low or at cost repair /replacement for anything outside the Warranty

The support team will be able to help you out (I doubt the RMweb members will be of much use in this case :) )

There’s some detaul in the launch blog https://www.accurascale.com/en-eu/blogs/news/new-accurascale-exclusive-the-zdv-wagon