Accucraft UK - 7/8ths Scale Quarry Hunslet 0-4-0ST
13 February 2012, 11:39AM
In light of the growing popularity of this scale (used to represent 2' gauge on 45mm track and 18" gauge on 32mm track), Accucraft (UK) have decided to produce a 7/8ths Scale Quarry Hunslet 0-4-0ST based on the large Quarry type as illustrated by ‘Hugh Napier’ below. it will be supplied in plain, unlined red or black.
The model will be gas fired and be fitted with a water top up valve, water level check valve, miniature pressure gauge.
Product numbers have been assigned as follows:
- S78-1A Large Quarry Hunslet 0-4-0ST Red
- S78-1B Large Quarry Hunslet 0-4-0ST Black
We have commenced taking orders for the first production batch. See our Products and Pricing Page for more details.
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Accucraft UK - L&SWR B4 Tank 0-4-0T Locomotive
13 February 2012, 11:37AM
Latest picture of the "pre-production" model. There will be some minor tweaking to the height of the cab and chimney. See our Products and Pricing page.
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Accucraft UK - Four new locos in Gauge 1
13 February 2012, 11:34AM
Following the positive reception of their 1:32 scale locos at Diamondhead this year, Accucraft (UK) is developing four more Gauge 1 live steam locomotives. In addition to the A3 and B4 now in production, they are working up a family of Great Western Railway locos, a 61XX 2-6-2T, a 43XX 2-6-0 (with the later Collett 7322 variant), a 68XX 4-6-0 ‘Grange Class’ and the magnificent 47XX 2-8-0. More news to come…
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Accucraft UK - Isle of Man ‘PEVERIL’ Live Steam 2-4-0T
10 January 2012, 03:44PM
Complementing the IOM ‘Caledonia’ model released last year, Accucraft UK are launching the distinctive little Beyer Peacock 2-4-0 IOM ‘PEVERIL’ #6 as preserved in the railway museum at Port Erin carrying the Indian red livery of the post-war years. Available as manual or radio control in 1:20.3 scale on 45mm gauge. See our Products & Pricing page.
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Accucraft UK - Welshpool & Llanfair Cattle Vans
6 January 2012, 04:22PM
We are pleased to be able to show you the first CAD image of the W & L cattle van (in original form) which is now in the tooling stage. Because the Great Western rebuilt the wagons shortly after taking the line over, Accucraft are offering three versions, fully-lettered in W & L light grey and data only in light and dark grey.
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Aster Union Pacific ‘Challenger’ # 3977 type 4-6-6-4
28 December 2011, 08:18AM
Here’s the latest picture of this model in the grey UP Passenger (or Greyhound version) livery modeled after locomotive # 3977 as preserved on static display in North Platte NE. For more information and a Product Booklet go to our Aster Locomotives Product & Pricing page.
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Sierra Valley Enterprises - Wheel Sets
Updated 21 December 2011 02:26PM
Argyle is introducing a selection of the quality wheel sets produced by Sierra Valley Enterprises. See our Products & Pricing - Accessories and Parts page. Product Sheet
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Aster Hobby Co - Duchess of Atholl in blue BR livery
Updated 17 December 2011 11:34AM
Aster Hobby Co Japan has announced a re-run of the Duchess Class, this time the Duchess of Atholl in blue BR livery 4-6-2 #46231. Pre-order now for delivery during May/June 2012. Only 100 of these loco's are being produced.
Product Sheet
Alos see our Products & Pricing page.
Pilot model shown - some minor changes will be made without notice.
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Accucraft UK - ‘Lew’ Now In Black!
12 December 2011, 01:03PM
Accucraft UK has announced that they will be producing the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway 2-6-2T ‘Lew’ in black with no lettering or numbers due to a number of requests for the loco in this form. This will allow individuals to apply their own livery or maybe “Southern” in sunshine lettering or fully lined B.R. livery for those who would like to see how the railway would have looked had it been nationalized. These UK locos are due in November 2012 so be sure to place your order.
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Accucraft USA -Chesapeake & Ohio H8 Allegheny 2-6-6-6.
12 December 2011 01:01PM
Next up is the incredible Chesapeake & Ohio H8 Allegheny 2-6-6-6. The debate as to which is the largest steam locomotive ever built goes on to this day. It has always been between Union Pacific’s Big Boy and the C&O Allegheny. How can a 4-8-8-4 weigh less than a 2-6-6-6? The answer may come from the fact that the Allegheny’s boiler is a bit larger than the Big Boy’s! The listed figure of weight on the Allegheny is 724,500lbs however this figure goes as high as 778,000lbs on engines 1600-1609 for the 1941 Lima built locomotives. The general published weight on the Big Boy is 772,250lbs. Since the Allegheny produced 7,498 horsepower compared to 6,900 for the Big Boy, the race for the biggest and most powerful starts to lean toward the Allegheny. However the jury is still out on this subject and it’s safe to say that both were awesome, and represent the pinnacle of steam locomotive development in North America.
The live steam model is 1:32 scale, 45mm gauge and is butane-fired with four cylinders with slide valves, working Baker valve gear, double safety valves, an axle water pump, a hand operated water pump in the tender, water drain valve, water level glass, super-heater, pressure gauge, adjustable hydrostatic lubricator, and is R/C ready. The model is also available in electric form with 0~24 V DC, Pittman motors operating lights, working couplers, ball bearing tender wheels and much more - sound ready or with factory installed sound fitted.
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Accucraft USA -Pennsylvania Railroad’s 4-4-4-4 Class T1
12 December 2011 12:59PM
For those of you with strong display shelves, we thought we’d showcase two outstanding new 1:32 scale models due out next year that have been previously announced and are coming soon! First up is the mighty Pennsylvania T1. The Pennsylvania Railroad’s 4-4-4-4 Class T1 passenger locomotives were their last steam locos. They were not articulated, but were Duplex drive and had poppet valves. The first two, #6110 and #6111, were built by Baldwin in 1942. These locomotives were considered successful and could pull 16 cars at 100 MPH. They were also technically advanced and more efficient than previous designs. Later, 50 more of these were built in 1945-46 for a total of 52. The large tenders carried 38.6 tons of coal, 19,200 gallons of water and could travel between Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Chicago, Illinois with only one stop. The streamline design by Raymond Lowey was the inspiration for the Baldwin Lima “Shark Nose” diesels.
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Accucraft UK - Peveril - Radio Control Version
12 December 2011, 12:40PM
Having analysed the method of fitting radio control into the confined space available, Accucraft are now offering the live steam version of this loco with radio control fitted. Needless to say the part number for the R/C version of ‘Peveril’ will be S20-3RC.
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The Great Southern Steamup - 4th, 5th & 6th Nov. 2011 Emerald VIC.
12 December 2011 10:22AM
Three days of Garden Gauge (32mm and 45mm gauge) live steaming were held on this spring long weekend next to the Puffing Billy Railway in Australia's Dandenong Ranges...
Diary date for next year's event... 9, 10 and 11 November 2012 - 'The Weekend after the Melbourne Cup'
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Accucraft USA - Coal Fired K28 - Now available
17 November 2011, 10:07AM
Reservations being taken for D&RGW K-28 2-8-2 for Gauge ‘1’ (1:20.3 scale) Length: 1,016 Width:203.2 mm, Minimum Radius 1.22m.
Fully stayed silver soldered copper boiler with superheater
Grate area 62 sq. cm (60 x 104 mm), Working pressure 60 psi
Cylinder drain cocks, Pressure gauge, Water sight glass
Axle & Tender water pump.
Product Sheet
Also see our Products & Pricing page.
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Accucraft UK - 'Flying Scotsman' LNER Live Steam 4-6-2
26 October 2011, 11:29AM
Accucraft UK is currently developing a 1:32 scale live steam version of their very successful electric LNER A3 Class “Flying Scotsman”. The model will be gas-fired, the chassis is constructed from stainless steel. Boiler, cab and tender are constructed from etched brass. 2012 delivery. For details see our ‘Products & Pricing’ page.
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Accucraft UK - Lynton & Barnstaple 'Lew'
26 October 2011, 11:14AM
We are now able to provide some images of the pre-production engineering sample of ‘Lew’, however, there are many small changes still needed to ensure the final result is perfect but these shots should show what a handsome beast she’s going to be. Delivery schedule 1st Quarter 2012. Reservations now being taken. See our Products & Pricing page.
The leading and trainging wheel-sets have removable blanking plates for those with large radii curves.
The fully working Joy valve gear is, well, a 'joy' to behold!
The model features working cylinder drain cocks.
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Accucraft UK - Lynton & Barnstaple Coaches
26 October 2011, 11:12AM
For release in 2012, the coaches will be supplied with the lettering, a transfer sheet for the ‘SOUTHERN’ wording and running numbers will be included. For the full range and details see our ‘Products & Pricing’ page.
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Roundhouse Engineering - George and Mildred Loco's
27 Sept 2011, 12:27PM
Roundhouse have launched two new locomotives,
George. Taking design features from many locomotive manufacturers, this freelance model of a medium sized 0-4-0 tender engine will look at home on any garden railway. Built for hard work, it's short wheelbase allows it work on the tightest track radius without problem.
Mildred. This freelance 0-4-0 is a typical medium sized tank locomotive as built by many of the well known names of old. Built for hard work, it's short wheelbase allows it work on the tightest track radius without problem.
See our Products & Pricing page.
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Roundhouse Engineering - Leek & Manifold Loco
11 May 2011, 11:17AM
We would like to announce the latest model from Roundhouse Engineering, the Leek & Manifold 2-6-4 tank locomotive. Batches are scheduled for production from August.