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Hi folks, Thank you all for your support and custom on the Park Royal’s. We’re delighted with how they turned out and if truth be told a project that had been many, many years in the making, back to among our early days! To say they caused a few headaches and even became a bit infamous for delays internally before even announcing them wouldn’t be lying! Like the ICR, anything that can go wrong, went wrong in the development of these, but our team’s determination to nail it meant that the final product turned out very nice indeed and the ICR will be the same (news on that next week). We’re delighted with how they’ve gone, and thoughts must now turn to our next IRM coach project. Any suggestions? Cheers! Fran

Marks Models and @WRENNEIREmay have some left if you missed out folks, so be sure to check them out!

We're delighted with the Park Royals, even if we really had to cut the run to the bone, they've sold well. A new run would focus on the mainline variants. Cheers! Fran

The more we sell the more we can make. You’ll be doing it for the good of the hobby! Cheers! Fran

We've not had many left over in stock of these at all, and were more or less made to match orders. Some more may come up when people who have pre-orders outstanding do not pay up, but we cant guarantee it. If you want them, now is the time to grab them!

If you havent got yours yet email us with your order number, as all pre-orders are clear on the warehouse system. I was wondering why I hadn't seen any on Ballyercall.... I know there is an element of fun, but there is a lot of truth in this too. Look at how hard it is to buy NIR locos that Murphy Models has made over the years. This is HIGHLY LIKELY to be the only run of these we make... You have been warned (and same goes for the 800 too) You want sound investments? Well, look no further. Cheers! Fran

Hi folks, Hunslets now back on sale: https://www.accurascale.com/collections/nir-101-dl-class-hunslet As you can see from above, you do not want to miss out on these! Cheers! Fran

You Asked - We Delivered! Announcing our brand new run of Accurascale Class 37s - shaped entirely by the suggestions and feedback of our customers. From the earliest locomotives of the 1960s through to examples still running on today's network, this new range tells the full Class 37 story. Let's take a look at what's in store! A Very Special Accurascale Exclusive Our stand-out locomotive in the run is Accurascale Exclusive 37800 in Rail Operations Group blue - one of our most-requested Class 37s from the current scene, with one of the most complex and intricate liveries seen on the class to date. As an Accurascale Exclusive, we'll be including a certificate, and watch out for some eye-catching box artwork! Our New Main Range Class 37s Moving onto our main range, available both at Accurascale and your local stockist, the classy maroon of West Coast Railway Company features on 37516 Loch Laidon and in a refurbished Class 37/5 bodyshell with flush headcode panels and plated corridor connection doors. We welcome the return of the BR Engineers 'Dutch' livery, this time on a split-headcode box machine, 37106, representing one of many unrefurbished Class 37/0s operating in the 1990s and beyond. We jump back to the heady days of 1980s Cornwall with our very special rendition of 37185 in BR Blue livery, complete with the distinctive Cornish Railways 'lizard' logos of the period. The ideal companion to our recent Accurascale china 'clayhood' wagons! That's not all, either. Fans of classic BR Blue can also look forward to 37088 joining the range. Featuring split headcode boxes and original bufferbeam fairings, this striking locomotive is presented in plain BR Blue livery and is perfect for recreating railway scenes from the 1970s and 1980s. Finally, we're taking things right back to where it all began. Before they became the legendary Class 37s, they were English Electric Type 3s, representing the future of British Railways' modernisation plan. Built at English Electric's Vulcan Foundry in 1961, D6713 is presented as one of the original Stratford-allocated locomotives, finding its feet on the Eastern Region as steam gave way to diesel power. It's a fitting tribute to the dawn of the diesel age and the beginnings of one of Britain's most enduring locomotive classes. Don't forget, you can also order our previously announced Accurascale Exclusives alongside the main range models too! These include D6724 in mid-1960s condition, supporting the Heavy Tractor Group, BR Heritage Green 37403 Ben Cruachan supporting the Scottish Railway Preservation Society, and 37716 in modern DRS 'fade' livery, produced in partnership with Rainbow Railways. Due to arrive in Q2 2027, you can pre-order yours today to guarantee you don't miss out! Order from your favourite retailer or directly from Accurascale, with no deposit required! We've worked hard to keep prices the same as the current run - £189.95 (DC/DCC Ready) and £289.96 (DCC Sound fitted), and don't forget you'll also benefit from free UK delivery and collect Accurascale Reward Points that you can exchange for discounts on future purchases, such as decoders or ModelU crews! PRE ORDER YOUR CLASS 37s HERE Let's take a look at the new releases in detail... D6713 – BR Green Built at English Electric's Vulcan Foundry in March 1961, D6713 entered service at Stratford and quickly became a familiar sight on passenger, parcels and freight duties across East Anglia. Typical of the pioneering English Electric Type 3s, it worked prestigious services including the Harwich boat trains before later moving north. Renumbered 37013 under TOPS, it enjoyed a varied career before gaining Mainline Freight blue in 1996. Withdrawn following accident damage in 1999, it was scrapped in 2007. 37088 – BR Blue Originally delivered as D6788 in 1963, 37088 became a classic BR Blue-era Class 37, working passenger and freight services across the Eastern Region. Notable for retaining its split headcode boxes and original bufferbeam fairings longer than most classmates, it later moved to Scotland and South Wales before receiving General Grey and Dutch-style liveries. Withdrawn in 1998, it was scrapped in 2002. 37106 – Civil Engineer's Dutch Built in January 1963, 37106 spent much of its career on the Eastern Region before moving north of the border in the early 1990s. Repainted into striking Civil Engineer's Dutch livery in 1993, it became a regular performer on infrastructure, passenger and engineers' duties across Scotland. Later returning south for engineering work, it survived into the EWS era before withdrawal in 1999 and scrapping the following year. 37185 – BR Blue with Cornish Railways 'Wizzy' Logos One of the most distinctive Western Region Class 37s, 37185 carried the famous Cornish Railways 'Wizzy the Lizard' logos applied by local artist Vic Millington. Built by Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns in 1963, it became closely associated with Cornwall's china clay traffic and later enjoyed careers with Railfreight Distribution and Transrail. Its unique embellishments make it one of the most memorable BR Blue Class 37s. 37516 'Loch Laidon' – WCRC Built in 1962 as D6786, this Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns locomotive was rebuilt as Class 37/5 No. 37516 in 1987. After a long freight career, including service in Loadhaul colours, it joined West Coast Railways in 2009. Since then it has become a familiar sight on railtours, charter trains, RHTTs and infrastructure duties. Today, 'Loch Laidon' remains a key member of the Carnforth fleet. 37800 'Cassiopeia' – Rail Operations Group Blue - ACCURASCALE EXCLUSIVE One of the most striking modern Class 37s, 37800 carries Rail Operations Group's distinctive blue 'PCB' livery. Like 37716, it returned from Spanish exile in 2012 and was rebuilt for further service in Britain. Named Cassiopeia in 2018, it has become a familiar sight hauling stock transfers and locomotive movements across the network, earning a reputation as one of the most distinctive surviving Class 37s. The model will be supplied in named condition with etched nameplates included in the box. OUR SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP MODELS Alongside the main range, we've collaborated with some of our favourite preservation groups and retailers to produce some very special models, and these will arrive alongside the main range in Q2 2027. D6724 – BR Green with Small Yellow Panels ACCURASCALE EXCLUSIVE: SUPPORTING THE HEAVY TRACTOR GROUP Delivered from Vulcan Foundry in 1961, D6724 spent its early years at Stratford working passenger, freight and boat train duties across East Anglia. Later renumbered 37024, it eventually became Class 37/7 No. 37714 following refurbishment at Crewe in 1988. After careers with Railfreight, EWS and in Spain, it returned to the UK and today survives in preservation with the Heavy Tractor Group at the Great Central Railway. 37403 'Ben Cruachan' – 1990s BR Heritage Green ACCURASCALE EXCLUSIVE: SUPPORTING SCOTTISH RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY 37403 became one of Britain's most famous Class 37s when it was repainted into heritage BR green in 1994 to celebrate the centenary of the West Highland Line. Originally built as D6607 in 1965, it later became a Class 37/4 for ScotRail duties and worked extensively across Scotland. Preserved by the Scottish Railway Preservation Society, it returned to main line operation in 2016 and remains a firm enthusiast favourite. 37716 – DRS 'Fade' PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RAINBOW RAILWAYS 37716's story is one of remarkable survival. Exported to Spain in 2001 for high-speed railway construction work, it narrowly avoided scrapping before returning to Britain in 2012. Rebuilt for Direct Rail Services, it emerged in the eye-catching 'fade' livery and became a popular performer on nuclear, infrastructure, charter and test train duties. Stored in 2024, it remains operational under Swietelsky UK ownership. PRE ORDER YOUR CLASS 37s HERE View the full article

Pushing against an open door here, John! I'll keep trying to persuade the lads... Cheers! Fran

In the early days of IRM we were approached by several members of the public who laid down significant funds up front for these but have still to take delivery. So, if they ever do pop up offering their services again, you have been warned!

Few steam locomotives can match the enduring appeal of the Great Western Railway's famous Pannier Tanks, and it's time to reveal our brand new run of these plucky little engines! We've listened closely to customer feedback and curated a carefully-balanced range of the most-requested and highly-anticipated liveries and variations - let's get started! What livery sits better on a GWR Pannier Tank than Great Western livery itself? Following popular demand, we've got the return of GWR 'Shirtbutton' and Great Western liveries - this time on new variants compared to the original run. We've also responded to the strong demand for a GWR war-time black edition of the pannier tank, seen here on No. 8751 - set to be one of our most sought-after in this run. Our new run of Accurascale GWR Pannier Tanks benefits from subtle refinements to the electrical pick-up system, further enhancing the smooth and reliable performance for which these models have become renowned. The range also showcases the remarkable variety found within the Pannier Tank family, combining multiple tooling variations with an exciting selection of new liveries and identities not featured in our first production run. Delivery is targeted for Q2 2027. We love to tell the full story of a locomotive class, and mention must be made to those that went on to find a new life in industrial usage after the end of mainline steam on Britain's railways. No. 3650 was one such survivor. Withdrawn from BR service in 1963, it was sold to Stephenson Clarke Ltd, a private colliery operator at Gwaun-cae-Gurwen in South Wales. Repainted into a striking blue livery, it enjoyed a successful industrial career before entering preservation at Didcot Railway Centre. We also welcome new examples in the ever-popular British Railways Early Crest and Late Crest plain black liveries, representing the true go-anywhere mixed-traffic locomotives that became a familiar sight across the Western Region during the 1950s and 1960s. Saving perhaps the most exciting for last, we're delighted to offer a brand new Accurascale Exclusive: preserved No. 9600 in lined BR Early Crest black, as seen operating on the UK main line in the 21st century. Following an extensive overhaul completed in 1999, No. 9600 became one of the famous 'Tyseley Panniers', certified for main line running at speeds of up to 45mph. A regular companion to our previous Accurascale Exclusive, London Transport-liveried L94, the pair became one of the most recognisable pannier combinations on the preservation scene. If you've already added L94 to your fleet, then 9600 is the perfect partner! You can buy No. 9600 exclusively from Accurascale. Meet the New Fleet in detail... 8764 Great Western Built at Swindon by the GWR on 10 October 1933 as part of Lot 282, 8764 was constructed with the new larger cab design of the 8750 class while still retaining earlier features such as the original water filler caps and the absence of bunker steps. While the steps and a top feed would be added later, the original fillers remained until withdrawal. New to Old Oak Common, it spent most of its career in the London area and later carried the lined black livery of the Paddington pilots. Reallocated to Barry (88C) in 1960, it remained there until withdrawal on 21 May 1962 after just over 28 years of service. 3608 GWR 'Shirtbutton' Completed at Swindon on 2 February 1939 as part of Lot 314, 3608 was new to Oxford shed. Another member of the 8750 variant, it featured the larger cab, bunker steps and later-pattern water fillers. However, it was built before top feed became standard and this was added later in its career. Spending much of its life based at Oxford, it was not reallocated until 1958 when it moved to Slough (81B). Subsequent transfers took it to Old Oak Common (81A) and finally Southall (81C), from where it was withdrawn in June 1965. 8751 GWR Wartime Black Built at Swindon in September 1933 as part of Lot 282, 8751 was the second locomotive constructed with the new larger cab design while still retaining early details such as the original tank fillers. By the time it appeared in GWR wartime black livery it had gained bunker steps, while a top feed was added around the same period. It continued in this condition well into BR service, receiving only a smokebox numberplate. New to Old Oak Common, it was transferred to Ebbw Junction (86A) in 1960 before withdrawal in 1962. 5753 BR Early Crest Built by the GWR at Swindon in April 1929, 5753 was one of 30 locomotives constructed as part of Lot 238. Like all Swindon-built 5700s, it carried cast iron numberplates painted in an off-yellow shade to represent brass. New to Old Oak Common, it soon moved to Southall where it spent the remainder of its working life until withdrawal on 14 September 1959. Some say that after withdrawal, 5753 went on to work on an island off the coast of Cumbria, but that's another story... 7774 BR Late Crest 7774 was the last of the 5700 pannier tanks built by the North British Locomotive Company. Works No. 24062 was completed in March 1931 and allocated new to Aberbeeg shed. Aside from visits to Swindon Works, it remained a South Wales locomotive throughout its career, seeing service at Newport Pill, Tredegar (86H), Aberbeeg (86K) and Ebbw Junction (86A). It was finally withdrawn in November 1959. 3650 Stephenson Clarke Ltd Built at Swindon in 1939 as part of Lot 325, 3650 was initially allocated to Tyseley depot in Birmingham, where it remained until a transfer to Wales in 1953 via a brief two-month stay at Bristol Bath Road (82A). Following withdrawal from Neath (87A) in September 1963, it avoided scrapping when it was sold to private colliery operator Stephenson Clarke Ltd at Gwaun-cae-Gurwen in South Wales. There it was painted blue with red "Stephenson Clarke" lettering on the tanks. After its industrial career ended, it was purchased by a member of the Great Western Society and moved to Hereford before eventually transferring to Didcot Railway Centre. More restoration work was required than initially anticipated, but after a lengthy overhaul it steamed again on 23 July 2008. Initially restored in Stephenson Clarke blue, it has since been repainted into GWR shirtbutton livery. Its last boiler ticket expired in 2016 and it is currently undergoing overhaul to return it to service. 9600 BR Lined Black (Preservation) – ACCURASCALE EXCLUSIVE 9600 was the first locomotive of Lot 352, completed at Swindon in February 1945. Appropriately, its first allocation was Swindon shed. It later moved to Bristol St Philip's Marsh (82B) in 1961 before transferring to South Wales. It was withdrawn from Ebbw Junction (86B) in September 1965 but enjoyed a second career after purchase by the National Coal Board, moving to Merthyr Vale Colliery where it worked until 1973. Purchased thereafter by 7029 Clun Castle Ltd, it moved to Tyseley in Birmingham, now home to Vintage Trains. The locomotive's overhaul was completed in 1999 and it was restored to an exceptionally high standard, becoming one of the famous "Tyseley Panniers" certified for main line operation at speeds of up to 45mph. Over two boiler tickets it worked extensively on the national network, both on charter trains and as a banking locomotive. It often appeared alongside L94, creating one of the most striking pannier pairings seen on the main line in preservation. Targeted to arrive in Q2 2027, you can pre-order yours today with no deposit down! Accurascale Exclusive No. 9600 can be ordered directly from Accurascale, while our main-range models are also available via your local stockist too. We've worked hard to keep prices the same as the first run - £139.99 (DC/DCC Ready) and £239.99 (DCC Sound fitted), and don't forget you'll also benefit from free UK delivery and collect Accurascale Reward Points that you can exchange for discounts on future purchases, such as decoders or ModelU crews! PRE-ORDER YOUR MODELS TODAY View the full article

it's not in tooling yet.

running beautifully on Barrow Street....

In this video its quite visibly the coupling hook is sitting upwards and catching the pipes as a result. If you turned the coach upside down it would not occur. This will also sound harsh but the only thing hornby track is fit for is the bin. We recommend PECO track. If anyone is having an issue please email us at support@accurascale.com, preferably with a video clip showing us where the derailment is happening on your layout. Cheers! Fran

Very well done on Bachmann for that. The recent upheaval I allude to is the closure of the Kader factory for making model trains (they now have to use independent factories like the rest of us) and their recent firing of their UK MD who has since stood trial in recent weeks for possessing indecent images of minors.