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Hi @DonderBlitzen, Shopify (who provide our website software) advised us last week that they will no longer offer the partially plug in, so sadly we cannot currently offer it as a payment option. We are currently looking into alternatives. Any existing partially plan will be honoured, so no need for anyone to worry, but we cannot offer new plans for new orders at this time. Cheers! Fran

Our "Project Bulleid" has seen us deliver a plethora of humble wagon types which, while resembling their British counterparts, were uniquely Irish in both style and design. Perfect for your A, C, 121, 141, and 181 class locomotives, they recreate the iconic Irish goods trains of the 1950s, 60s, 70s, and into the 80s. Now, we are delighted to reveal the final wagon in this line-up: the Bulleid Palvans! History The triangulated underframe design pioneered by Oliver Bulleid and his draughtsman Lionel Lynes, while serving as Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the Southern Railway in England, provided the basis for an entire generation of passenger and freight rolling stock later utilised by Corás Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) after Bulleid took up the post of CME at Inchicore in 1950. Bulleid adapted the short, two-axle version of the underframe to create a standardised fleet of goods wagons—open wagons, fuel oil tanks, bulk grain wagons, and van variants. While most entered service in the early 1950s, the final iteration appeared only in 1963, five years after Bulleid’s retirement. As palletised shipments became increasingly common, CIÉ required wagons capable of handling this new type of freight. While bogie wagons suitable for sundries, bagged cement, and other traffic were already on the drawing board, an interim solution was needed. The result was the 12-ton Pallet Van, based on the standard triangulated wagon chassis. This development of the traditional van wagon featured offset sliding doors wide enough for pallet loading by forklift. The Pallet Vans quickly spread throughout the network. Often seen alongside H Vans, they carried both traditional hand-loaded freight and palletised goods. They were also used to transport tools and machinery from Inchicore to depots around the network for on-site repairs, and some were even assigned to short-distance mail workings between Dún Laoghaire and Connolly Station. In service, they frequently appeared in mixed goods trains on both main and branch lines, becoming a familiar sight in sidings and yards across the country. However, as a stop-gap measure, their working lives were destined to be relatively short. Within 10 years, block trains of continuously-braked bogie wagons began to displace them. A dwindling number soldiered on into the late 1970s and early 1980s, when CIÉ finally ceased operating unfitted goods trains. The Model Built on the Bulleid triangulated platform first introduced with our Bulleid Opens, the Palvan shares the same underframe as the prototype. We’ve also replicated detail differences—including variations in door and end designs—reflecting the material shortages faced during the original builds. With 499 Palvans constructed in reality, we have created six different packs that capture these variations, available in both grey and red oxide liveries. These vans are now in production and due in stock in Q1 2026. Priced at £109.95/€129.95, with our famous discount bundles available for multiple packs, they represent excellent value for money while delivering prototypical, accurate Irish design. Pre-order yours today, direct from the Accurascale website below! Pre-Order Your Palvans Here! View the full article

This is certainly a model long overdue for an update! Our FCA wagons have been chugging along in the background, and we’ve had decorated samples under review for a little while now. At last, we can finally reveal them to you! With so many containers, it has taken some time to produce and review all the artwork to ensure we’re happy with the livery applications. So, let’s take a look at what’s cooking so far! They look particularly smart with our range of “Binliner” refuse containers and MOD side-opening boxes, opening up two exciting new flows for your layout! We are still addressing a few issues with these wagons—namely, the fit and finish of the buffers, and ensuring that any self-coloured plastic parts are painted on the finished models you’ll receive. Naturally, these revisions will take time, and we are determined to deliver the very best models possible. With that in mind, our delivery date has moved to Q2 2026. We apologise for the slight delay, but we want these to be absolutely spot on. Pre-order your wagons today—available exclusively via the Accurascale website using the link below! Don’t forget to take advantage of our bundle discounts as you build your train. Pre-Order Your FCA Wagons Here! View the full article

It’s been a slog! It’s been a faff! It’s been a pain! But at last, there’s good news about our IRM CIE Park Royal coaches! First, let’s take a closer look at our latest samples of these wide and splendid coaches, which are set to establish a new benchmark in Irish outline models. After overcoming serious challenges in achieving the highest possible fit and finish as well as paint finish—and ensuring these coaches are the true show-stoppers they deserve to be—we’re delighted to confirm that our Park Royals are now on the production line, with completion drawing ever closer. With production in full swing, the factory has advised that these complex coaches are scheduled for completion at the end of November, with delivery to our warehouse expected in January 2026, at which point we’ll begin dispatching to customers. We sincerely apologise for the delay to the Park Royals, and we fully understand that the extended wait for these coaches—and the ICRs (more news to come in the weeks leading up to the Dublin show, so stay tuned!)—has tested confidence in our ability to deliver models promptly. However, we will never compromise on quality. From day one, our ethos has been to produce the very best models possible, and that remains unchanged. We’re confident the wait will be worth it. Both the Park Royals and the ICRs will set new standards for Irish outline model railways. Thankfully, our NIR Hunslet and 800 Class locomotives remain on schedule, with the Hunslets now in their final stages of production—proof that we’ve learned some hard lessons! A limited number of Park Royals are still available to order, so be sure to reserve yours as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. With a fully diecast chassis, a wealth of interior and exterior detail, beautifully subtle interior lighting, diagram-specific detail differences, and smooth free-running bogies, these coaches will set a new standard for 00 gauge models on both sides of the Irish Sea. Pre-order yours directly today using the link below—no deposit required and no hidden charges upon delivery to your doorstep in Ireland or the UK! Pre-Order Your Park Royal Coaches Here! View the full article

We love working with forward-thinking companies who bring fresh ideas to our wonderful hobby. From our locomotive driver packs from Modelu to our extensive DCC offerings from ESU, we enjoy great working relationships that add an extra dimension to our models. Now, we’re delighted to add another innovative business to that list, as we introduce exclusive load packs from our friends at True-To-Scale Models. Produced in the UK for Accurascale by Specialist Aggregates using long-term sustainable materials, these load packs are the perfect finishing touch for your Accurascale locomotives and wagons—or indeed, wagons and locos from other manufacturers. We’re launching with five different packs, with more to come depending on popularity. The first five packs 50g Mainline Coal The ideal finishing touch for your Accurascale steam locomotives and the Powering Britain range of coal wagons. Each pack contains enough material to fill one 4 wheeled wagon, multiple steam tank engine bunkers, or a single tender. 200g Mainline Coal This bulk pack is perfect for your Accurascale steam locomotives and the Powering Britain range of coal wagons. Each pack contains enough material to fill approximately four four wheeled wagons, multiple steam tank engine bunkers, or up to four tenders. 50g Cleveland Iron Ore A great choice for wagons used to transport iron ore. Each pack contains sufficient material to fill one 4 wheeled wagon. 200g Standard Grey Ballast Ideal for adding the finishing touch to your Accurascale MHA wagons, or any wagons used to transport ballast. Each pack contains sufficient material to fill four four wheeled wagons or approx two bogie wagons. 200g Light Grey Pennine Limestone Perfect for your Accurascale ICI Hopper wagons, ICI PO 21-ton Hopper wagons, or any wagons used to transport limestone. Each pack contains sufficient material to fill four four wheeled wagons or approx two bogie wagons. Availability These loads are in stock now and ready to dispatch. They are available exclusively through our website, and you can purchase yours via the link below: Order Your "True To Scale" Loads Here! View the full article

Autumn is here, which means winter is only around the corner! It also means a waddling of pannier tanks are now heading west. That's right! Our production of our GWR/BR 57xx and 8750 pannier tanks are now heading from the factory to our warehouse! We could go into detail of the improvements we have made since we showed the first samples, such as the shape of the dome, but we think you would much rather oogle the finished models, so check them out below! Pretty, eh? We're delighted to report that production of the Pannier tanks is now complete and they are on the way to our warehouse. We anticipate that they will arrive in stock in mid November 2025! These have sold very well on pre-order, which means our remaining stock are running quite low. Grab yours while you still can via your local stockist, or below direct, including our pair of London Transport exclusives! Pre-Order Your Panniers Here! View the full article

It’s been a project bubbling away in the background for some time, with countless adjustments, tweaks, and refinements along the way. But we’re delighted to announce the latest chapter in our Powering Britain story: the NER 20-ton hopper wagons are now complete! This extensive range of wagons was not only widespread in use but also remarkably long-lived. First produced by the North Eastern Railway as a revolutionary solution for transporting coal, they continued to serve well into the post-steam era in industrial operations for the National Coal Board, British Steel, and other powerhouses of British industry. Built with a diecast chassis to provide excellent weight and full body detail, this family includes the P6, P7, P8, and Q3 variants of these distinctive 20-ton hoppers—four types in total, each with variations depending on period. Are we nuts? Maybe—but we believe modellers deserve interesting variety, and we want to cover as many bases as possible! With all corrections and refinements long since implemented by the factory, we’re delighted to confirm that these wagons are now finished and preparing to depart the Far East for our warehouse. We expect delivery to customers by mid-November. It’s been a long time coming, but the wait is nearly over. Any layout based in the NER, LNER, or the twilight days of steam—as well as those depicting industrial operations—will be enhanced by these colourful and characterful wagons. Order your triple packs today from your local stockist, or through us directly to take advantage of our popular bundle discounts and loyalty club points! Pre-Order Your 20 Ton Coal Hoppers Here! View the full article

Hi folks, Been a long time coming (we know!) but we will FINALLY have some positive and exciting news on our Park Royal coaches next week, with news on the ICRs to follow in a couple of weeks time. We really appreciate the patience you have all shown regarding these projects, and they have challenged us for different reasons. More to be revealed next week. Cheers! Fran

Following our reveal of the Accurascale Exclusive DB Red Class 92029 as an additional fundraiser for Martin House, we are now delighted to unveil our main range Dysons — offering something for everyone! Like the real locomotives, our tooling for the Class 92s has spent a period in storage. We are thrilled to bring it back out at our equivalent of Crewe IEMD, carry out some enhancements to this already impressive model, and make it better than ever. Before we get into the improvements, let’s look at the main range and take a brief look at the history of each locomotive. Prototype History 92002 H.G. Wells – Railfreight Grey Completed by Brush Traction in December 1993 and named after the prolific English writer H.G. Wells, No. 92002 spent its early years undergoing testing: first at the Railway Technical Centre, Derby, then at the Velim test track near Prague, and finally at the Arsenal complex near Vienna, Austria. Repatriated to the UK in time for the Crewe Basford Hall Open Day in August 1995, it was officially taken into stock in October 1996 at Crewe International Electric Maintenance Depot — some two years after the Channel Tunnel’s opening. Initially, it worked trains between Dollands Moor and North London via the ‘classic’ third-rail route (once cleared by Railtrack). After English Welsh & Scottish Railway (EWS) took over Railfreight Distribution in November 1997, 92002 soon began working the full length of the West Coast Main Line between Mossend and Wembley, with East Coast Main Line services following a couple of years later. By the end of the decade, now defaced with an EWS “big beasties” sticker, 92002 was stored in December 2008. It was later reinstated after the sale to DB Schenker in November 2012, spending time hired to Direct Rail Services in 2014 before being sidelined again in November that year. Exported to Romania in April 2015 (renumbered 91 53 0472 003-9 and named Lucian Blaga), the locomotive later moved to Transagent Rail in Croatia in 2018. After several years of service, it is now stored at Dunakeszi Works in Budapest, Hungary. 92028 – GBRf (Modified Europorte) One of nine Class 92s allocated to SNCF, 92028 was named Saint Saëns on delivery in June 1995. Operated as a “common user” locomotive alongside EWS’ fleet, it was stored at Crewe IEMD in April 2006 when SNCF planned to run its own UK services. That ambition ended in June 2008, and 92028 (along with three others) was handed to Europorte 2, a Eurotunnel subsidiary. A year later, Europorte acquired GB Railfreight, and by 2011 had absorbed all 16 non-RfD Class 92s under the GBRf banner. In April 2015, 92028 was moved to Brush Traction, Loughborough, after reliability issues while leading newly-won Caledonian Sleeper workings. Emerging in May 2017 with a modified GBRf livery, it later returned for Dellner coupler upgrades in 2018. Since then, it has been a strong performer on Anglo-Scottish sleeper services across both the WCML and ECML. 92030 Ashford – RfD European Of the 30 Class 92s allocated to Railfreight Distribution, just three wore the large “billboard” RfD lettering: 92009, 92022, and 92030. Delivered new to Crewe IEMD in September 1995, 92030 was renamed Ashford in November 1996, replacing its original De Falla transfers. The name had previously been carried by Class 33/0 No. 33052. Much of its EWS career was spent on domestic freight, punctuated by storage periods. It later carried the EWS “big beasties” logo, and in 2013/14 was hired to DRS for use on the “Tesco Express.” Exported to Bulgaria in 2015, it received DB logos and the 12-digit number 91 70 0092 030-1 (later 91 52 1688 030-1), while regaining its Ashford name in sticker form. It remains in service today. 92031 The Institute of Logistics and Transport – EWS One of only two locomotives repainted into EWS maroon and gold, 92031 was unveiled at the Institute’s annual conference at the Metropole Hotel, Birmingham, in June 2001. Incredibly, the locomotive was moved by road for the naming ceremony — having originally been allocated the unused name Schiller. It settled into freight and occasional railtour work, even operating to unfamiliar destinations such as London Euston and Harwich Town. In 2010, it was used in trials proving Class 92s could take over Anglo-Scottish sleeper services — a role GBRf would later adopt in 2015. Repainted into DB Schenker red in November 2011, 92031 was stored in June 2015 and remains at Crewe, stripped for parts. 92033 Railway Heritage Trust – Caledonian Sleeper Originally named Berlioz under SNCF, 92033 spent its early years on Dollands Moor, Wembley, and Daventry services before storage in 2006. Transferred to Europorte 2 in 2011, it returned to the UK in 2014 for reliability upgrades at Brush. Released in 2015 in plain teal with Caledonian Sleeper branding, it was central to Serco’s launch of the new contract. In 2018, it returned for Dellner coupler fitment to work with CAF Mk.5 coaches. In May 2022, it was dedicated to the Railway Heritage Trust at a ceremony at London Euston, though only temporary vinyl nameplates were applied. The Model The Class 92 was our second-ever Accurascale locomotive, arriving in late 2022. Development was a major challenge, but our Dysons proved a huge success. Since then, we’ve taken on board customer feedback and implemented subtle but important improvements for this second batch: Grille detailing – The visible PCB behind the etched grilles has been replaced with added depth, creating a 3D effect and hiding electronics. Etched “Polo Mints” – These iconic embellishments are now properly etched, supplied with printed templates to aid fitting. Bogies – Additional refinements have been added for extra realism. Sound – A brand-new in-house sound project is being developed, replacing the original file kindly provided by Legomanbiffo which was developed for our friends at Revolution Trains. Priced at £229.95 DC/DCC Silent Fitted and £299.95 DCC sound fitted. Our DC/DCC Silent Fitted will have a programmed ESU Lokpilot decoder fitted as standard to operate the raising and lowering pantographs as well as the other lighting functions offered on our Class 92 from the factory. It will also operate seamlessly on DC for traditional power users. Delivery is slated for Q4 2026 and pre-orders can now be placed via your local stockist, or direct via the link below, where you can avail of flexible payment options at no extra cost, and indeed avail of your accurascale points off future direct purchases. Pre-order today! Pre-Order Your Class 92 Here! View the full article

LET'S SAVE THE LAST BUBBLE! Hi everyone, Our friends at the Downpatrick and County Down Railway have been offered the unique chance to save the last remaining cement bubble wagon, a true icon of Irish rail freight, and we want to help them! To save it they need to raise cash quickly to pay for its transportation to Downpatrick and begin its restoration. This is where we can come together and work to preserve this unique piece of Irish transport history. We pledge to donate £5 from every pack of cement bubble wagons we sell between now at the end of this month to the preservation effort. So, you get a wonderful pack of bubbles (due in stock next month!) AND play your part in saving this special wagon for future generations. Pre-order your pack here to get saving this slice of Irish built railway history. Time is running out for her: https://www.accurascale.com/collections/irish-cement-bubbles Cheers! Fran

Our Class 92s are back by popular demand! And what better way to bring them back to modellers than to introduce an Accurascale Exclusive to raise further funds for an excellent cause? As you may know, our Class 66s are on the high seas, including 66190 in DB red which is our charity fundraiser for Martin House Children's Hospice. Well, since the folks at DB Cargo were so sporting in naming 66091 "accurascale" for our charity work, we decided to see if we can raise even more money for their chosen charity! So, time to unveil 92029 in DB Red, which worked a fundraising railtour for the charity Loco History Named for Dante Alighieri, the famed Italian writer of the Divine Comedy, which tells the fictional story of the author’s journey through hell, the palindromic No. 92029 "Dante" was released from Brush at Loughborough in March 1995 for testing but would not be officially allocated to Crewe IEMD until six months later. Like most of its EWS-owned colleagues it was rarely used to its full capabilities and its first decade of action was regularly interrupted by periods of store. In October 2008, by which time it had gained the large EWS sticker, it was sidelined for longer than usual and it didn’t return to an active pool until July 2013, several years after the DB Schenker takeover. In 2013-4 it was also seconded to Direct Rail Services for several stints on the operator’s key intermodal services, while April 2015 saw it stored for its second long time out. In 2016 it had a brush with export as DB lined it up for a transfer to Eastern Europe, although this was subsequently cancelled. Three years later, re-activation work commenced but due to other priorities at its home depot this was not completed until June 2023, and was the first DB ‘92’ to receive similar interference isolation equipment as fitted to the GBRf examples to allow it to return to the WCML under its own power. Following the completion of several test runs it ran to Toton for a repaint, being released in standard DB Cargo ‘Traffic red’. Shortly after on August 27, and still in immaculate condition, it worked the Carlisle-Warrington leg of the Branch Line Society’s ‘Garsdale Growler’ railtour, the second day of a two-day event raising funds for the Martin House Children’s Hospice, complete with headboard.0 It eventually moved to Dollands Moor in the October to take up freight duties on the high speed route to London, although it is still regularly seen south of Crewe on light engine moves, and has even made the odd foray to Carlisle and back to iron out any ‘bugs’. The Model 92029 signals the return of the Class 92 to our range after a short absence, which has seen regular demands for its return. Of course, we haven't rested on our laurels after the first run either ,and have added some further enhancements to the model since run 1, including detail behind the bodyside grilles, bogie detail tweaks, and more! The main Class 92 range will be revealed later this week, but our model of 92029 will join our Accurascale Exclusives line up as we look to raise more money for worthy causes. Whilst we think our Class 66 will be more popular and should hit our target of £10,000, we're not so sure our Class 92 will hit such heady heights, but we'd love to be proved wrong. Commenting on behalf of Martin House, Ross Taylor stated - "We were delighted to team up with Accurascale for the limited edition fundraising model of 66190, as it promises to raise so much for Martin House. We are now buzzing that they've come back to us and want to work with us and DB Cargo again to raise even more money with the Class 92. This money goes a long way towards making a difference in the lives of so many children and their families who are in the midst of some unimaginable situations." Fran Burke, Accurascale Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Sales added - "We are delighted once again to be working with DB Cargo and Martin House to raise even more money for this essential cause. The work the staff at Martin House do is both inspirational and awe inspiring, looking after children who have unimaginable hardships to deal with and making what little time they have left more comfortable. We need to bring as much money as we can to this special charity, and I know our customers will work with us to help Martin House once again." So, it's over to you! What figure will our Class 92 hit for charity? £5k? £10k? More? Get behind it today and let's see what it brings in when it is delivered in Q4 2026! Priced at £229.95 DC/DCC Silent Fitted and £299.95 DCC sound fitted. Our DC/DCC Silent Fitted will have a programmed ESU Lokpilot decoder fitted as standard to operate the raising and lowering pantographs as well as the other lighting functions offered on our Class 92 from the factory. It will also operate seamlessly on DC for traditional power users! Each model will come with the etched Martin House headboard as worn by 92029 on the railtour too, and sound fitted models will feature a new generation sound file. Pre-order yours today, direct only from our website, with part of the proceeds going to a charity that provides family-led hospice care free of charge for children and young people with life-limiting illnesses. Pre-Order Your 92029 Exclusive Charity Model Here! View the full article

As teased last week with our Accurascale Exclusive model of "Lydham Manor" in Great Western lined livery, our Manors are back! We’re delighted to reveal the main range of our Manor locomotives, comprising four new models and featuring some much-requested names that were not included in our first run. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up, along with a glimpse into their operational histories. 7819 Hinton Manor BR Lined Green (late crest) The last Manor to be outshopped from Swindon in lined green (February 1960), following a decade in plain black, No. 7819 Hinton Manor spent its entire career in Wales. It later became a stalwart of the former Cambrian lines during the British Railways period. In its final five years of service, before withdrawal in November 1965, it was allocated to Oswestry, Aberystwyth, and Shrewsbury. A popular choice to haul the Cambrian Coast Express, it was kept in particularly fine condition. In August 1963, it was one of five Manors prepared to immaculate condition for Royal Train duties ahead of the visit of HM The Queen and HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, to Aberdovey. The following month it was further decorated with white-painted embellishments, including buffer heads, lamp irons, and smokebox door strapping. Fortunately, No. 7819 was one of eight members of the class to survive a trip to the scrapyard, being rescued from Woodham Brothers, Barry Island, in January 1973. Restored to action in 1977 on the Severn Valley Railway, it returned to the main line in 1985 for the Great Western 150 celebrations, later starring in British Rail’s Cardigan Bay Express services in 1987. It last steamed in 1994 and is now a static exhibit at Highley on the SVR. 7822 Foxcote Manor BR Lined Green (late crest) The most requested number/livery combination for our second run, No. 7822 Foxcote Manor was the second of the British Railways 78XX locomotives built, entering service at Oswestry in December 1950. It received lined green exactly seven years later, following a short stint in plain black at Chester, before spending most of its career on the Cambrian lines at Oswestry, Machynlleth, and Shrewsbury. Another member of the famed Royal Train quintet prepared under Oswestry shed foreman A.E. Swannick in August 1963, it regularly hauled the Cambrian Coast Express to and from Aberystwyth, as well as undertaking passenger, parcels, milk, and freight duties. Withdrawn in November 1965 during the major cull of the class, it was one of ten Manors to go that year, leaving only two in traffic. Happily, it was saved by the Foxcote Manor Society in January 1975 after nearly a decade at Barry scrapyard. Following a decade at Oswestry, restoration was completed at the Llangollen Railway, with the locomotive returning to traffic in April 1988. Withdrawn from service again in August 2023, it is now at Tyseley undergoing a major overhaul. 7825 Lechlade Manor BR Lined Black (early crest) Named after a Victorian country house in Gloucestershire near the Oxfordshire border, No. 7825 Lechlade Manor is presented in its original delivery scheme: the infamous lined black “Riddles’ Revenge” livery. This nickname reflected the irony of a Great Western-designed locomotive wearing a scheme inspired by the London & North Western Railway. Yet the lined black suited the elegantly proportioned 78XXs well and is, in some circles, regarded more highly than the later lined green. Unlike our first-run release, No. 7820 Dinmore Manor, which carried red-backed plates, No. 7825 is depicted with the more common black-backed name and number plates. Completed at Swindon in December 1950, its first allocation was Croes Newydd, Wrexham. It was the last Manor to remain in lined black, repainted only in April 1956 following a heavy general overhaul at Carmarthen. After two years at Neyland (1961–63), it spent its final months at Reading before being withdrawn in May 1964, after just 13 and a half years and around 450,000 miles of service. Sent to Birds of Risca for scrapping, it was dismantled just three months later in August 1964, with no chance of preservation. 7828 Odney Manor BR Lined Green (late crest) Another Manor that spent its BR career exclusively in Wales, No. 7828 Odney Manor is unusual in being one of two named after houses that never actually existed. While No. 7808 Cookham Manor was named after a historic estate, the supposed Odney Manor in Berkshire was in fact known as Lullebrook Manor. Entering traffic at Neath in December 1950, No. 7828 soon transferred to Shrewsbury. In December 1951, it lost its lined black for plain black following overhaul at Wolverhampton, but in July 1956 it became the very first Manor to receive lined green – a livery reminiscent of the GWR’s classic pre-war style. Later allocated to Croes Newydd and Aberystwyth, it returned to Shrewsbury in January 1965 for its final ten months before withdrawal that October. Rescued from Barry scrapyard in 1981, it was restored on the Gloucestershire–Warwickshire Railway and steamed again in 1987. Transferred to the West Somerset Railway in 1995, it briefly carried the name Norton Manor (2011–18) in honour of 40 Commando at Norton Fitzwarren. Now restored to its original name, and paired with newly rebuilt Churchward tender T2061, it continues to operate in lined green as a regular performer on the WSR. The Model Building on the success of our first run of Manor locomotives—our very first steam-outline models—we’ve listened closely to feedback from modellers and implemented further improvements. One key upgrade is the redesigned speaker system on sound-fitted versions. With a completely re-engineered sound chamber, performance and clarity are now better than ever. Delivery of the Manors will commence in Q4 2026, priced at £189.99 (DC/DCC Ready) and £289.99 (DCC Sound fitted). Pre-order your Manor directly via the link below, or through your local stockist. Pre-Order Your Manor Here! View the full article

What’s the model we’re most asked about at shows when it comes to reruns? Is it the Class 37? No. Is it the Deltics? Again, no! It’s actually the Caledonian Sleepers (more on those very soon!)—but just behind them, it’s our much-loved 78xx Manors! We’re delighted to confirm that they’re back! Our main range of Manors will be revealed next week, but first we can announce our latest “Accurascale Exclusives” model, available only direct from our website: 7827 Lydham Manor in Great Western lined livery! Locomotive History Described as the ‘flagship’ of the Dartmouth Steam Railway, ‘Manor’ 4-6-0 No. 7827 Lydham Manor was one of five members of the class to be prepared to work the Royal Train and associated empty stock duties in August 1963 as well as being the first of the ex-Barry Island 78XXs to return to steam, having only been preceded by No. 7808 Cookham Manor, which was sold to preservationists in full working order. Withdrawn in October 1965, it was just the fifth locomotive to leave Woodham Brothers’ scrapyard in South Wales. On 13 June 1970 it was moved to Newton Abbot for restoration, hauled first by Class 37 No. 6879 and then ‘Warship’ No. 856 Trojan. The British Railways-built Manor returned to steam in March 1973, making its first solo runs on the Dartmouth’s newly acquired Torbay Steam Railway (later renamed the DSR) between Paignton and Kingswear on 27 April 1973. Despite being delivered almost two years after the Great Western Railway was nationalised, No. 7827 entered preservation in the iconic pre-1934 fully lined green livery with “GREAT WESTERN” on the tender—despite the class never officially carrying this scheme. The pre-war batch had been turned out in plain green with no lining and the ‘shirtbutton’ monogram. Nevertheless, the sight delighted hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers who enjoyed haulage behind the locomotive for four decades, until it was repainted into its as-delivered lined black in 2011. Withdrawn again in 2020, it underwent a lengthy overhaul at Churston and triumphantly returned to service in 2024, resplendent in lined British Railways green as the pride of the DSR fleet. The Model Building on the success of our first run of these wonderful locomotives—our very first steam-outline models—we’ve listened closely to feedback from modellers and made further improvements. One key upgrade is the redesigned speaker system on sound-fitted versions. Thanks to a completely reengineered sound chamber, performance and clarity are now better than ever. As with all Accurascale Exclusive releases, 7827 will come with special presentation packaging and certificate. Price: £189.99 (DC/DCC Ready) or £289.99 (DCC Sound fitted) Arrival: Q4 2026 Limited production run You can pre-order today with no deposit until arrival in stock, or spread the cost over up to 12 months using our part-payment service—at no extra cost! Pre-Order Your Lydham Manor Here! View the full article

Hi folks, The unfitted H Vans have arrived and pre-orders are being prepared as we speak. Meanwhile the rest of the stock is now available to buy here: https://www.accurascale.com/en-ie/collections/irm-wagons?filter.p.m.Freight.Type=Van These were everywhere, so you really do need some! Cheers! Fran

After the massive excitement over our first run of Class 60s arriving in stock, followed by the unveiling of the exclusive models that will feature in run 2, including our charity fundraiser for Teenage Cancer Trust, we are delighted to show the four main range models which complete run 2! There are some workaday locos in there to compliment your working fleets, including the one triple grey variant missing from run 1, along with another one-off livery on 60074! Yes, that's right! We are doing two 60074s in this production run! Check out all the main range below! 60019 The nineteenth Class 60 completed was made available for collection on 19th October 1990 (along with sister locomotive 60018). However, 60019 was only the third loco allocated to general traffic, as numbers 60001–60016 were used for testing, commissioning, and training. Carrying Construction sector decals and the name “Wild Boar Fell,” the locomotive moved south to work from Hither Green Depot in southeast London. In 1995, it came under the control of Mainline Freight and had its Construction sector markings replaced with the “wheels” logo of Mainline, though it retained the triple-grey colours of BR Railfreight. When all the Class 60s passed to the new EW&S Railway company, the livery was still undecided. This is why 60022 was outshopped in undercoat. 60019 followed shortly afterwards, by which time the now-familiar maroon and gold house colours had been chosen, albeit not fully refined. As the first Class 60 to carry EW&S livery, it displayed some unique features compared with later repaints—such as gold-coloured cab vents, a split-height cantrail, and a lower reflective strip that wrapped around the ends—making it an interesting subject for modellers. In 2003, it was renamed “Pathfinder Tours” to commemorate the railtour operator’s 30th anniversary. Still in full EW&S livery, albeit increasingly workworn, it remained in service until 2011 when 60019 was selected for the DB Schenker “Super 60” programme. Emerging on 20th July 2012 in Traffic Red DB Schenker livery, it later gained its third name, “Port of Grimsby and Immingham.” During 2017, following the transition from DB Schenker to DB Cargo, the “Schenker” part of the logo was removed from the bodyside. The locomotive continued to work almost until the end of DB’s Class 60 operations but was stored at Toton in 2023, where it remains today. 60047 On 4th March 1991, the latest pair of Class 60s were collected from Brush Traction in Loughborough. Originally allocated to the coal sector, 60047 carried the name “Robert Owen”, after the Welsh textile manufacturer, philanthropist, and founder of the co-operative movement. The locomotive was initially based at Stewarts Lane in Battersea, London. When the BR sectors gave way to the shadow franchises, 60047 became part of the Transrail fleet. It didn’t remain in Transrail condition for long, as it was an early recipient of the maroon and gold EW&S livery in 1996. 60047 stayed in this condition until it was placed into secure storage at Crewe Diesel Depot in 2010. A requirement for more heavy freight locomotives saw Colas Rail purchase the locomotive in 2014. It was restored at Toton and outshopped in the striking yellow and orange house colours of Colas Railfreight. In 2018, the fleet of ten Colas 60s was transferred to GBRf, who began a programme of repaints to bring the locomotives in line with the rest of their fleet. Those awaiting repaint had their “Colas” branding removed but retained the word “Railfreight” on the bodysides. Currently, 60047 is one of the last Class 60s still running in this condition for GBRf. 60051 On 22nd March 1991, another pair of Class 60s was made ready for collection, including 60051, which carried Petroleum sector decals. The locomotive was named after the Scottish scientist “Mary Somerville.” Initially based at Cardiff Canton Depot in South Wales, 60051 was unusual in that it kept its Petroleum sector markings right through the shadow franchise period. It was later painted directly into the second variation of EWS livery in 1997. An early casualty, 60051 was stored at Toton in April 2010, where it remains to this day. 60074 60074 was outshopped from Brush Works in Loughborough on 29th October 1991. Following convention, the factory applied the nameplates from new, and in this case it carried the name “Braeriach,” after the third-highest mountain in the British Isles. Allocated to the Trainload Coal sector, denoted by the black and yellow diamonds logo on its bodyside, the locomotive was assigned to Toton Depot. However, it never carried the Cooling Towers depot plaque; instead, its allocation was shown under the driver’s window as a small sticker. Under the shadow franchises, 60074 became part of the Mainline fleet, retaining its triple-grey livery but with the Mainline logo replacing the previous sector design. This guise lasted right through the EWS era until 2005, when the EWS “beasties” sticker was applied to its now-tatty triple-grey bodyside. As part of a charity partnership between DB Schenker (then the owner) and the Teenage Cancer Trust, 60074 was selected for repainting into a striking light-blue livery, with details on the underframe and buffers picked out in white. On 1st March 2009, at the National Railway Museum in York, the locomotive was unveiled in its new colours by actor Chris Chittell and named “Teenage Spirit.” In 2011, 60074 was chosen for refurbishment under the “Super 60” programme and re-emerged in January 2012 in a refreshed light-blue livery. Notably, this version included body-coloured window frames. Sadly, in September 2014, the blue livery gave way to the DB Schenker house colours of Traffic Red with a grey band and roof, along with DB Schenker branding on the bodysides. At this time, the nameplates were removed for safekeeping. In 2018, the DB Schenker branding was simplified to just “DB Cargo.” This lasted until 2020, when 60074 received another special livery: an all-over grey with “Puma Energy” branding and the new name “Luke.” Following the full storage of DB Cargo’s Class 60 fleet, 60074 remains in warm storage at Toton, awaiting the next chapter in its operational life. The Full Range, Price And Availability With our four main-range locomotives—alongside our charity fundraising special and the Key Model World/Hornby Magazine limited edition—we’re offering a comprehensive selection of locomotives, including variants not seen for many years. Adding our undercoat "ghost" livery, Puma Energy edition, and the special DCR/Cappagh livery designed in-house, we’re also introducing Class 60 versions that have never before been available in model form. As with our exclusives announced last week, the main range price remains frozen from Run 1: starting at just £169.95 for DC/DCC-ready models and £269.95 for DCC Sound variants. All models are scheduled for release in Q4 2026. Pre-order your main-range locomotive directly through our website or via your local stockist. You can browse the full range and pre-order using the link below—with no upfront payment—or spread the cost through instalments at no extra charge. 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