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If there’s one thing we’ve learned from the Electrostar project, it’s that sometimes the word “complex” doesn’t quite do justice to a project. The good news is that we’re now firmly into the final stages of development, and we wanted to give you a proper update on where things stand. So, where are we at? The Electrostar family is anything but straightforward. Different formations, liveries, interiors, equipment, lighting arrangements, underframes and all the other little details have resulted in a huge amount of electronics work and decoration plates being required. Our most experienced staff have now spent multiple months working through these, checking, correcting and refining all those little details that make the difference between a model that looks right and one that merely looks vaguely like an Electrostar after a long day. We’re now on the final details with decoration plates almost complete. Once those are complete, we can get them off to the Electrostar factory and start producing the decorated samples. But there’s a little more to it… As if the decoration wasn’t complicated enough, there’s also the small matter of the electronics. The PCB for the Electrostar is an exceptionally complex piece of development, and ESU are currently working through the final stages of getting this completed. In fact, it’s one of the most complex projects they’ve undertaken. The good news is that a lot of the technology behind it builds upon the work being carried out for our IRM ICR project, which we're also getting ready to share more details about, including the decoration and technical specification. We’re currently hoping to have the Electrostar PCB very soon, but this is one part of the project where we’re necessarily in the hands of ESU. Until that final piece of the puzzle is ready, we can’t put everything together and press the big green button marked “GO!” The Electrostar factory and the race to the samples Once the PCB is available, we'll be working closely with the Electrostar factory to get the decorated samples produced as quickly as possible. We're working closely with the Electrostar factory to get the decorated samples produced as quickly as possible. The Electrostar decorated samples are very much the culmination of the development process; with testing of elements happening before hand. It's the finishing point of the process, not the starting point. Once those samples have been produced, checked and signed off, they can move into production relatively quickly. That's good news for us — because we've lost some time waiting for the electronics, and we don't intend to waste any more than we absolutely have to! The complexity of the Electrostar means these aren't going to be samples we can knock out overnight, though. We're therefore currently aiming to have the decorated samples in early 2027. And there is a little bit of good news in the delay… With the project taking a little longer than originally planned, we've also been able to use some of that additional development time to look at some new digital features for the Electrostar. We’re not quite ready to spill the beans on those just yet — because, naturally, we’d like to have them properly finalised before we start shouting about them! However, we’ll have more news on these in the new year, when we can reveal exactly what we've been working on. So, at least there is a small silver lining to the extra time involved in getting this project over the line! So when will they arrive? Putting all of this together, we're now working towards mid-2027 for shipment of the Electrostar models. We appreciate that this is slightly later than the timescale we originally hoped for, and we're very conscious that many of you have been waiting patiently for these models. But this isn't a project where we want to cut corners simply to hit an arbitrary date. The Electrostar is an incredibly complicated model, and with so many different versions and configurations being produced, there is a lot going on behind the scenes. We'd rather spend the time getting all of those details right than discover six months later that we've missed something which was staring us in the face all along! There’s still work to do, but we’re now very much on the final lap. And after all the time, effort, spreadsheets, drawings, emails, samples, corrections and probably an unhealthy amount of coffee that has gone into this project, we're looking forward to finally seeing these things looking like and operating like Electrostars rather than an extremely complicated collection of plastic bits! Thanks, as always, for your patience and continued support. Pre-Order Your Electrostar Here! View the full article

Hi everyone, At Innotrans 2026? If so, check out the J-TREC (formerly Tokyu) stand and you may see something rather special.... Cheers! Fran

From coal hopper to nuclear flask barrier wagon — meet one of Britain's most unusual freight conversions. Britain's railways have always been good at finding new uses for old wagons. When traffic patterns change, wagons that had once been indispensable can suddenly find themselves surplus to requirements. Sometimes they were scrapped. Sometimes they were rebuilt. And occasionally, something rather more unusual happened. We've seen this in recent years with the HYA and HTA coal hoppers being made redundant due to the downturn in coal traffic, and conversion into the "cut down" hoppers for aggregate traffic. But, this is not a new thing for redundant coal wagons. In 1989, a group of redundant HEA and HBA wagons found themselves with a completely different job to do. They became RNA barrier wagons, forming part of the specialist fleet supporting nuclear flask traffic to and from Sellafield. And we're delighted to bring this fascinating and often overlooked wagon type to the Accurascale range. A very different job By the late 1980s, British Rail's Coal Sector network had a requirement for barrier vehicles to be used in connection with nuclear flask traffic serving Sellafield. The wagons needed to perform a very specific role: acting as barrier vehicles within trains conveying nuclear flasks, providing the necessary separation between the flask vehicles and the locomotives or other traffic. Rather than build an entirely new wagon, British Rail looked towards an existing and readily available source of vehicles. A total of 37 wagons were selected. Initially, these vehicles were simply taken out of normal service and recoded RNA, preventing them from being used as ordinary coal wagons. Some were also repainted into the new Coal Sector livery. But this was only the beginning. From hopper to barrier Of the 37 vehicles selected, 31 were subsequently converted by Carlisle Currock. The conversion was relatively radical. The original hopper body was removed, with the body cut away and the floor plated over to create a completely flat deck. The result was Diagram RN001A — the RNA barrier wagon. Two distinct groups of donor vehicles were used during the conversion programme, meaning that variations could be found within the fleet depending on the vehicle's origins. It was a wonderfully practical British Rail solution: take surplus rolling stock, remove the bits that were no longer required and turn it into something useful for a completely different traffic flow. Coal Sector colours The RNA fleet was closely associated with the Coal Sector operation serving Sellafield and consequently appeared in the distinctive Coal Sector livery. As the railway industry moved through the period of privatisation, the wagons subsequently received further changes in appearance. Some received Transrail branding, while others carried TLF-W markings. At least one example is also known to have received full EWS livery, providing modellers with a particularly interesting opportunity to recreate the changing appearance of the fleet through the 1990s. For a wagon with such a small fleet, there was surprisingly more variety than you might expect. A wagon with a second life The RNA is a particularly good example of the ingenuity of British Rail's wagon engineers and operating departments. A vehicle that had originally been designed for one purpose was suddenly required to perform another. Rather than simply disappear from the network, it was given a new life. The hopper body was sacrificed, the chassis was adapted and the wagon was transformed into a specialist barrier vehicle. It's an unlikely story — but that's exactly what makes it so interesting. Bringing the RNA to OO gauge With our Powering Britain range, we're not just interested in the famous wagons that appeared by the thousands. We're interested in the vehicles that tell the more unusual stories of Britain's railway too. The RNA barrier wagon certainly falls into that category. With its distinctive flat-plated body, specialist role and relatively tiny fleet, it offers something very different from the conventional freight wagons found elsewhere in the range. Whether you're recreating the Coal Sector workings of the early 1990s, the changing liveries of the privatisation era, or simply want to add one of Britain's more unusual freight vehicles to your layout, the RNA provides a fascinating piece of railway history. Building on the platform of our all new HBA and HEA hopper wagons, our RNAs include a fully diecast chassis and an accurately crafted deck along with brake rigging and a wealth of separate underframe rigging to faithfully replicate these long needed wagons in model form. Every model features: Diecast metal chassis for excellent weight Brass pinpoint bearings for exceptionally smooth running Flexible NEM coupling pockets Sprung metal buffers Scale coupling pack included Etched stainless steel brake discs Finely reproduced underframe and brake equipment Prototype-specific suspension, axleboxes and pipework Era-correct tooling and decoration variations Due with the rest of the HBA/HEA run in Q2 2027, each twin pack of barrier wagons is priced at £49.98 and available to pre-order now exclusively from our website via the link below: Pre-Order Your RNA Barrier Wagons Here! View the full article

Sometimes we make silly ones. Sometimes we make big ones. Most of the time, you can make amends with a little help from your friends. Thankfully, in this case, we can. Thanks to our friends at Key Model World and Rainbow Railways, we can fix a rather embarrassing blunder and bring you a whole new opportunity to buy a very attractive Class 66! So, do you remember the limited edition Euro Class 66 No. 66794 “Steve Hannam” we made for Hornby Magazine/Key Model World? Yes, the one limited to just 300 pieces. Well, someone at Accurascale HQ got in a muddle, and we accidentally ordered 600 from the factory. This boo-boo of epic proportions came to light upon delivery. The egg was very much on our faces. So, what do we do? As a limited-edition, one-off livery locomotive, we couldn’t repaint or reshell the models, nor could we put them on general sale. However, during production, those wonderful people at GB Railfreight did us a wonderful turn. They renumbered the locomotive to 66694 in September 2025, reflecting the locomotive’s transition to a Class 66/6. With this information in hand, and with Key Model World’s blessing, we went to our friends at Rainbow Railways, who have now hand-renumbered the surplus models for us. These locomotives now represent the locomotive as it is in its current condition. With these now in stock, they are available to buy in the standard Accurascale box, for the same great price as the rest of the range. Therefore, if you fancy a colourful, up-to-the-minute GB Class 66 with a hand-crafted twist, and one that is in converted Euro condition, we have the right model for you in both DCC Ready and DCC Sound-fitted formats! Each model is covered by our lifetime warranty too, and is now in stock. Grab yours below for £179.95 (DC/DCC Ready) and £279.95 (DCC Sound-fitted). Order Your Class 66 Here! Looking to get some custom detailing, sound fitting or printing done on your models? Check out our stockist Rainbow Railways by clicking here! View the full article

It’s been a busy few weeks for our little industrial workhorses, and we’ve got an update on the delivery of our highly anticipated Hunslet Austerity tank engines. First up, the good news: all pre-orders for the locomotives contained in the first shipment have now been dispatched to our direct customers and retailers. If you were waiting for one of these models and placed your order for a locomotive in the first container, it should now be on its way to you! However, there is a small delay affecting some of the sound-fitted versions. The ESU sound decoders required for these models were delayed in reaching us, which has pushed back the final delivery of these locomotives. We’re now expecting these models to arrive in around 10 days time, so thankfully the wait is almost over. Two containers? That’s a lot of Austerity! There’s another reason for the split delivery, and it’s a rather nice problem to have: demand for the Hunslets has been absolutely massive. The response to these diminutive but characterful locomotives has exceeded expectations, with particularly strong demand for the Longmoor Military Railway pack. In fact, there were enough models ordered to require two containers to get everything moving! Rather than hold everything back until both containers arrived, we split the shipment. That means the first batch has already landed and pre-orders from that container have been packed and dispatched, while the remaining models are now following behind. Some are still available… for now! The really important bit if you missed the pre-order: surplus stock from the locomotives already delivered is now available to purchase directly from the Accurascale website. But we really do mean limited. With the vast majority of the first shipment already allocated to pre-orders, there are only very small quantities of certain versions remaining. Once these are gone, you’ll need to wait for a future production run – and we certainly wouldn’t recommend assuming there will be plenty left sitting on the shelves! Wilbert in particular has been hugely popular, so if that’s the one you've been waiting for, now is definitely the time to act. Meanwhile, for those still waiting for their sound-fitted Hunslet, sit tight. We’re now only around 10 days away from delivery, and once they arrive, we’ll be getting them out the door as quickly as possible. Small engines, enormous demand. If you want one, don’t hang about! Order Your Austerity Tank Here! View the full article

When we launched our Powering Britain range, the aim was simple: tell the story of Britain's rail freight revolution through the iconic wagons that powered the nation. From merry-go-round hoppers to the birth of the railways, every wagon has played its part. Today we're delighted to reveal the next chapter in that story with the announcement of one of the most requested British freight wagons of recent years... The BR 32.5t HBA/HEA Domestic Coal Hopper! For over three decades these rugged wagons were a familiar sight across every corner of the British Rail network. Whether working lengthy domestic coal block trains, Speedlink services or mixed freight formations, the HEA became the standard wagon for Britain's domestic coal traffic. Yet despite a fleet approaching 2,000 wagons and a career stretching from the mid-1970s right through to the 2010s, the HEA has never truly received the high-fidelity ready-to-run treatment it deserves in OO gauge. Until now. A New Standard for Domestic Coal By the mid-1970s British Rail recognised the need to replace its ageing fleet of unfitted mineral wagons inherited from the steam era. While the HAA merry-go-round hopper had transformed power station coal traffic, it wasn't suited to the wider domestic coal network. Its automatic discharge equipment made it expensive to build and maintain, and many coal merchants simply didn't require such sophistication. Instead, BR developed a simpler, more versatile design. The prototype HBA, numbered 360000, emerged from Shildon Works in 1975. Its all-steel construction, manually operated hopper doors and air-braked running gear proved an immediate success, leading to the construction of 1,998 production wagons between 1976 and 1979. Initially finished in traditional BR Bauxite, many later received the striking Railfreight red and grey livery introduced in 1979, although weathered bauxite examples remained a common sight for decades afterwards. A Wagon That Evolved Like many successful BR wagon designs, the HEA continually evolved throughout its career. The earliest wagons featured centrally-mounted end ladders, leaf spring suspension and twin air pipes. As production continued, offset ladders became standard while improved Bruninghaus suspension increased the maximum speed from 45mph to 60mph, prompting the TOPS recoding from HBA to HEA. Safety modifications saw ladders disappear altogether during the EWS era, while underframe details evolved with changing braking and suspension equipment. These subtle - but highly visible - differences are exactly the sort of variations we love reproducing at Accurascale. More Than Just Coal As domestic coal traffic declined during the 1980s, the versatile HEA chassis found new life in an astonishing variety of roles. Some carried rock salt. Others found second careers within collieries. Hundreds became the familiar MEA box wagons, while others evolved into the MFA ballast spoil wagons that survived until as recently as 2024. Covered CEA wagons carried everything from china clay to lime and even seaweed. Perhaps most distinctive of all were the cut-down RNA nuclear flask barrier wagons, created from redundant HEAs for use on Sellafield traffic - a fascinating chapter in the wagon's long working life. The humble HEA proved remarkably adaptable, becoming one of the most influential freight wagon chassis designs of the late BR era. A Missing Link Finally Arrives Our HEA family represents one of the biggest upgrades in the modern RTR wagon scene. The new tooling finally fills that gap by faithfully recreating these workhorses with the attention to detail that you expect from us. Better still, we've gone far beyond a single version. For the first time in ready-to-run OO gauge we're producing: As-built HBA wagons with leaf spring suspension Early central ladder variants Offset ladder HEAs Later no-ladder EWS-era examples Multiple axlebox styles Single and twin air pipe variations Wagons with and without AVI transponders Correct suspension variations throughout production Every version has been researched to accurately represent the prototype during its intended era. Specification Worthy of a Workhorse As with every Accurascale freight wagon, we've focused on both appearance and operation. Every model features: Diecast metal chassis for excellent weight Brass pinpoint bearings for exceptionally smooth running Flexible NEM coupling pockets Sprung metal buffers Scale coupling pack included Etched stainless steel brake discs Finely reproduced underframe and brake equipment Prototype-specific suspension, axleboxes and pipework Era-correct tooling and decoration variations Every livery has been carefully researched to match the prototype, and our colourful first run depicts the early years of the original BR Bauxite, striking Railfreight colours and later Trainload Distribution schemes. Just the Beginning... The HEA is much more than a single wagon. It forms the foundation of an extensive family that served Britain's railways for almost fifty years. With this entirely new tooling we've created a platform capable of reproducing many members of that remarkable family - and this is only the beginning. Expect many more developments from this versatile chassis in the future. Powering Britain Rolls On From coal merchants and Speedlink trains to nuclear flask workings and engineering duties, the HEA family became one of the defining freight wagons of the late BR era. Nearly 2,000 were built, yet today only eight survive. We're proud to preserve their legacy in miniature with what we believe is the definitive OO gauge model of this classic British freight wagon. The BR HEA joins our ever-growing Powering Britain collection, bringing another essential piece of Britain's freight railway story to life. It's time to fill one of the biggest gaps in the modern freight fleet. Pre-order your models today, exclusively from Accurascale. Prices start at just £79.98 per triple-pack - and you'll get 10% Rake Builder discount when buying two packs or more. That works out from as little as £23.99 a wagon! By making these available for sale directly, we're able to pass the savings straight back to you, the modeller, helping put more money back in your pocket, and allowing you to buy longer trains! Pre-order yours with no deposit down, and a projected release date of Q2 2027. PRE-ORDER YOUR MODELS TODAY View the full article

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After several years away, one of our most popular wagon ranges is making its long-awaited return. We're delighted to confirm that our APCM Cemflo wagons are back for a brand-new production run, with manufacturing now complete and the models entering the final stages before shipping. This latest batch focuses on the iconic pre-TOPS Metro Cammell-built Cemflo wagons, complete with their distinctive Blue Circle advertising boards—a combination that has long been requested by modellers looking to recreate the cement traffic of the 1960s and early 1970s. Production Complete Over the past few weeks we've carefully inspected the decorated production samples from our factory, checking everything from decoration application and printing quality to assembly and finish. We're pleased to report that the samples have met our expectations, with only the smallest of production tweaks required before giving the factory the green light. With the decorated samples now officially signed off, full production has been completed and the wagons are preparing for their journey from China. A Classic Returns The Metro Cammell-built APCM Cemflo wagons are among the most recognisable private owner wagons of the period. Finished in their unmistakable Blue Circle Cement branding, they became a familiar sight across the British railway network, operating in block trains famously on the ECML and WCML alike as they supplied cement to depots throughout the country. Our models faithfully capture the unique characteristics of these early wagons, featuring the wealth of detail, fine tooling and high-quality decoration that customers have come to expect from the Accurascale range. Whether you're building a transition-era layout or simply expanding your fleet of vacuum-braked freight stock, these wagons are the perfect addition to any pre-TOPS scene. On Their Way With production complete, the containers will shortly depart China for the UK. Once they've completed their sea voyage, we'll begin processing deliveries through our warehouse before dispatching pre-orders to customers. We currently expect the new APCM Cemflo wagons to arrive with us in late October 2026. As always, we'll keep you updated throughout the shipping process and let you know as soon as the containers arrive and dispatch begins. If you missed out on the original run several years ago, now is your chance to add these distinctive Blue Circle Cemflo wagons to your fleet. We can't wait to see them running on layouts across the country once again! Remember, at just £69.98 per triple wagon pack, with 10% off when you order two or more packs, these represent sensational value for money in today's market when you consider the quality, finesse and fidelity of these models. You will not find better bang for your buck anywhere else! Pre-Order Your Cemflos Here! View the full article

I know self-praise is no praise, but seeing the Hunslet's on all your fantastic (and now famous on here!) layouts makes us immensely proud of them. They really turned out nice and look at home here and other layours like @NIRCLASS80 and others too. Cheers folks!

It's been a long journey through the creation of our generic line of pre-grouping delights, but we're chuffed to confirm that our universe is now complete and our Genesis coaching stock has finished production! We're pleased to share the first images of the production samples—the finished models exactly as they'll be arriving with us before making their way to layouts and collections. From the outset, Genesis has been one of our most ambitious coaching stock projects to date. Despite having the tooling already created by those talented folks at the often missed Hattons Model Railways, they still require vast research and consideration. Covering a fascinating period of railway history and a huge variety of pre-grouping companies, these coaches must meet the standards you've come to expect from us when it comes to prototypical research and creating a believable and plausible variety of coaching stock, otherwise not viable in OO gauge Ready-to-Run format. Seeing the finished production models in front of us makes all that effort worthwhile. Better still, we're delighted to confirm that production is now complete. The coaches are now preparing for the next stage of their journey, with shipping underway shortly. Allowing for transit, customs and final quality checks before dispatch, we're currently expecting delivery to modellers in mid to late October. We know these have been eagerly anticipated, and we can't wait to see what you create with them once they arrive. Projects like Genesis simply wouldn't be possible without the generosity of those who freely share their knowledge and research. We'd therefore like to offer our sincere thanks to the Cambrian Railway Society, the Great Eastern Railway Society, and the North British Railway Study Group for their invaluable support behind the scenes throughout the development of these models. Their expertise, access to reference material and willingness to answer countless questions has helped ensure these coaches are as authentic as possible, and we're hugely grateful for their assistance. Of course, while one chapter is drawing to a close, another is already well underway. With the first production run about to arrive, we're already deep into work on the next batch of Genesis coaches. There are plenty more liveries, companies and variants we'd love to bring to the range, and development is progressing nicely. We're looking forward to lifting the curtain on what's coming next, with full details planned for early 2027. Not ordered yet? Don't miss out, bag yours via the link below! Pre-Order Your Genesis Coaches Here! View the full article

Fun fact - the designer of the Bachmann Class 90 also now works for Accurascale

We're blasting our way through the long forgotten (in model form!) Mark 2B and Mark 2C coach families, and our latest production batch of these well received coaches are now complete and are now tantalisingly close to delivery! These coaches capture a fascinating transitional period in the evolution of the Mark 2. The most obvious visual difference is, of course, the larger square toilet window. These early Mark 2Cs formed the bridge between the outgoing Mark 2B and the later production Mark 2Cs, which standardised both the square toilet window and the universal fitment of Roe-Vac roof vents. One of the more interesting aspects of this first "phase" of Mark 2C production is the variety of roof vents fitted by British Rail. To accurately reflect these differences, we've tooled all three roof vent variations found on these early coaches. A handful of the earliest deliveries carried the distinctive large 'G' roof vent, while the majority were equipped with the more familiar 'GM' vent. Completing the line-up is a version fitted with the Roe-Vac roof vent, representing the small batch of Tourist Second Opens (TSOs) that uniquely combined the larger toilet window with the final style of roof ventilation. It's these subtle production differences that make the early Mark 2Cs such an interesting prototype, and we're pleased to be able to faithfully recreate each variation rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach. That is the Accurascale way after all! With the full Mark 2B and Mark 2C range now available, we've also been able to introduce one of our favourite formations—the distinctive South Wales & West trains of the late 1990s. These eye-catching rakes perfectly captured the colourful nature of Britain's privatisation era, mixing South Wales & West blue coaches with maroon vehicles from the early days of what would become West Coast Railways. The result was an unmistakable train that looked different almost every day. Power for these services was equally varied, with EWS Class 37s handling the work. From freight-liveried Class 37/0s through to Class 37/4s wearing a variety of striking EWS schemes, these trains offered endless modelling possibilities and remain a favourite with enthusiasts of the period. These coaches will begin dispatch to modellers and retailers in early September, and then it will be onto finishing the latest run in Northern Ireland Railways livery. After that? Who knows, but watch this space.... Pre-Order Your Mark 2 Coaches Here! View the full article

The wait is almost over! We're delighted to confirm that our second production run of the Accurascale Class 60 is now complete and ready, with models scheduled to begin arriving with modellers in mid-October 2026. When we launched our Class 60, the response from modellers exceeded all expectations. The model quickly established itself as the definitive OO gauge representation of Britain's heavy-haul workhorse picking up a couple of "OO Gauge Locomotive of The Year" titles along the way. But as always, we haven't stood still. As production of our second run has been completed, we've taken the opportunity to refine and enhance the model even further. While many of these changes are subtle, together they make an already highly regarded model even more accurate, more authentic and more enjoyable to operate. Here's what's new for Production Run 2. Tooling Enhancements Our engineering team has incorporated a number of detail improvements based on further research and feedback from customers. SKF axlebox engravings The distinctive SKF markings have now been added to the axlebox plates, providing another layer of prototype fidelity. We had painted these on locos from run 1, but feedback suggested moulded representations was preferred. Driver's desk ventilation Additional cab ventilation grilles have been incorporated around the driver's desk, with the Super 60 locomotives also receiving the correct roof-mounted cooling fans unique to the refurbished fleet. Improved cab side windows The cab side windows now feature corner pillar detailing, adding another subtle but important refinement to the cab area. Tinted side glazing The cab side windows are now supplied with prototype-style tinted glazing, better capturing the appearance of the real locomotives. Electrical & Sound Improvements As with all Accurascale models, we're continually refining the operating experience as well as the appearance. More realistic headlight operation Production Run 2 introduces new PCB designs that allow the lighting to operate just like the prototype. For locomotives fitted with the original style lighting, selecting a direction will automatically illuminate the main headlight. When the locomotive is parked, the headlight remains off, leaving just the appropriate single marker light illuminated—just as seen on the real locomotives. Please note that this functionality applies to the original headlight arrangement and not to locomotives fitted with later LED lighting, such as 60099, which follows the correct prototype lighting behaviour. Refined Napier turbo sound We've also made a subtle refinement to the Napier turbocharger audio on refurbished locomotives, giving the characteristic turbo whine an even more authentic tone. Decoration Updates We've taken the opportunity to refine several liveries and details across the range. 60099 corrected The decoration for 60099 has been revised to match the way the paint was ultimately applied to the prototype, following changes made during the real locomotive's repaint that differed slightly from the original artwork. Pathfinder tribute As a special addition, 60019 will include a set of Pathfinder Tours nameplates in the box. These are supplied separately for customers to fit if they wish, serving as a small tribute to the much-loved railtour operator, which announced its retirement from operations after our original Class 60 announcement. Help us raise £10,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust, with our Accurascale Exclusive charity fundraising model, 60074 Teenage Spirit. Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to providing specialised nursing care and support for young people aged 13–24 who are diagnosed with cancer - and for their loved ones. They deliver the sensitive, personalised care these young people need during the most challenging time of their lives, helping them to get through cancer, rebuild their lives, and shape their futures. Ready To Enter Traffic With production now complete, the models are currently being prepared for shipment and are on schedule for delivery from mid-October 2026. If you've secured your Class 60 as part of this production run, the wait is nearly over. If you haven't yet placed your order, now is the time to check availability before this latest batch arrives. We can't wait to see the next batch of Class 60s hauling trains on layouts across the country this autumn. Oh, and yes, there is one exclusive 60 missing from this line up. which is getting an extra special box,but we're going to let modellers find out about that ghostly wonder a little later on. Don't worry, it's as tasty as Wild Honey Pie... Pre-Order Your Class 60 Here! View the full article

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