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As you may know, we work very closely with our friends at ESU to bring you the latest DCC technology in your digital sound locomotives. All our DCC sound engines use ESU Loksound 5, and we offer suitably programmed LokPilot decoders to all you to enjoy your Accurascale model to its full potential. Therefore, it makes complete sense to begin offering the complete suite of DCC programming technology and controllers, as well as other helpful accessories such as their locomotive cradle to allow you to add a decoder and service your locomotive with ease. We will grow our range of ESU offerings in time and in line with demand, but for now you can browse what we have in stock, right now, ready to ship to your door via the link below! And yes, you can of course use your Accurascale loyalty points against your purchase, and accumulate them with each ESU purchase too! From lokprogrammers to the full fat ESU ECOS DCC control system, you can pick up the very best quality digital equipment via the link below. Browse the ESU DCC Range Here! View the full article

ICR TESTING UNDERWAY! Thank you to everyone who came to visit us at the South Dublin Model Railway Club exhibition last weekend and saw our latest ICR sample. As we stated in our recent update and at the show, the real testing now begins and we began with acceptance runs on the wonderful “Barrow Street” layout which you can see here. Doesn’t it look right at home as he heads for the sunny south east? Lots more testing to do, but early signs are positive. We have a second unit joining us in the coming weeks and once that is assessed too we will be able to give a firm delivery update! Watch this space… Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BxCGAnhYb/?mibextid=wwXIfr Pre-Order here; https://www.accurascale.com/en-ie/collections/railcar-class-22000-icr-1

When the mighty Bredin Class B1a 800 Maeḋḃ first emerged from Inchicore Works in April 1939, few could have predicted the visual legacy it would leave behind. At first glance, its overall grey livery seemed nothing out of the ordinary—after all, both the Great Southern & Western Railway (GSWR) and its successor, the Great Southern Railway (GSR), had long favoured an unlined mid-grey finish for their locomotives. Yet Maeḋḃ was no ordinary machine. As the new flagship 4-6-0 locomotive, representing the pinnacle of Irish steam design, Inchicore gave 800 the full Works’ Photographic Grey treatment—complete with delicate lining and highlighting. When the locomotive rolled out for its press photographs in that elegant, monochrome splendour, it immediately set a new aesthetic benchmark. This was not simply a prototype in grey; it was a vision of Irish locomotive pride. By the time of the official demonstration run on July 17, 1939, the photographic grey had given way to the newly adopted GSR green livery—a scheme that would go on to define not only Maeḋḃ and her two sisters but also their later service with Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ). Still, the striking appearance of the Works’ Photographic Grey remains iconic, representing the transition from industrial utility to refined presentation. Our new presentation model seeks to capture that original look as faithfully as possible. Every contour, every detail of the Photographic Grey has been carefully recreated. In keeping with the exclusivity and museum-grade craftsmanship of this extremely exclusive nature, the model includes alternative etched nameplates, cab plates, and tender plates for the unbuilt 803 and 804, which were rumoured to have carried the names Aífe (Aoife), Derdriu (Deirdre), and Gráinne. These names appear in the GSR tender lists, alongside two ‘spare’ numbers—83 and 84—suggesting that, at least on paper, the continuation of the class was once a real possibility. For enthusiasts of Irish railway heritage, we’ve also included separate headboards for the Enterprise service, paying tribute to one of the most distinguished duties ever undertaken by these locomotives. Each model will be presented in a hand-crafted wooden presentation box, befitting the prestige and historical importance of Maeḋḃ—the queen of Irish steam, remembered forever in that singular shade of grey. Each model will come with a exclusive edition certificate and will only be available via the Accurascale IRM website. Due to the exclusive nature and added features of this model, it is priced at £329.95/€367.95 for DC/DCC Ready and £429.95/€484.95 DCC sound fitted. Delivery will be with the rest of the 800 models which is on course for Q3 2026. Pre-order below! Pre-Order Your Grey GSR 800 Here! View the full article

Recently we promised and delivered an in-depth update on our Park Royal coaches, which are happily now motoring through the production process after a much longer than ideal development process. We promised the same on the ICR too at that time. As you are aware, it's been the long suffering and problem child project for us here at Accurascale IRM. We set a deadline of providing an update ahead of the annual Dublin model railway exhibition which takes place this weekend and we've been cutting it fine. However, the latest development model landed with us yesterday (Thursday)! So, the good news is we have it for the show. The bad news is that we've yet to test it properly, let alone take photographs of it for this update! However, more good news! We couldn't resist putting a sound decoder inside with a first draft of the sound project, so we have taken a short video which you will be able to see below! The model on display represents the latest step in what has been a long journey of development and refinement. Each version has brought us closer to a more seamless and realistic operation — and this latest one takes a major leap forward. Smarter Couplings, Smarter Control One of the most notable (and technically challenging) upgrades is the redesigned coupling system. These new couplings allow a single decoder to control the entire train, a feat that required a complete rethink of the system’s internal circuitry, and has never been done on a unit of this complexity anywhere before. After the factory producing the model felt that it could not be done with our long list of functionality demands off one decoder, we approached the foremost experts in all things DCC, ESU, to help us with the design. ESU themselves have described it as "the most complex project" they have ever worked on, and development took over 12 months to complete between designing, testing and troubleshooting the circuitry for the single decoder design. This was after almost two years of the factory attempting to make it work using their own electrical engineers. This new sample is the first ICR to carry this newly designed ESU circuitry for testing. This change brings two huge benefits: Customer cost savings – Previously, achieving full sound across the train meant purchasing multiple LokSound decoders. Now, a single decoder does it all. Otherwise the RRP would be almost double what it currently is. Hands-free operation – The need for a control wand has been completely removed, making the experience far more intuitive and immersive, just using your DCC controller for full functionality. Digital Communication at the Core With the huge number of lighting functions involved — interior lights, cab lights, dual-colour door lock lights, and more — we needed a smarter way to handle communication. The solution was a digital communication bus, transferring all the output data from the decoder through an integrated circuit (IC) and down just a few wires instead of a nest of complexity! This innovation allows every car in the train to “talk” to the central decoder seamlessly, keeping things tidy and efficient under the hood. This allows the technology to be more robust and reliable. A Peek Behind the Roof For those who love to see what’s going on beneath the surface, we’ll be highlighting the new couplings, providing views with the roof removed, and showcasing the intricately designed ESU PCB — the real brain behind this model’s intelligent operation. View the sample and hear the first draft of the sound file below! Please remember this is a first draft, on a test mule, and both will receive improvements before production. The ICR also offers additional complexity, needing to work in 3, 4 and 6 car formations, adding further layers of engineering complexity to the model from an electrical point of view. So, where does this leave the project? Frankly, we will not know until testing of this sample by us is complete. If it works as it should, then they will go straight into production and delivery will be mid next 2026. If not, it may take longer. It's not the news any of us wanted, but we would rather be honest with you. However, on even early testing as above, the signs are very positive that our ICR functions as it should, so we are getting confident that it's coming together and it will be with us sooner, rather than later. Our plan now is to test this after the Dublin show, and then we will film the model in a more thorough update, showing all the features and how it all works. This will have a more accurate timeline on delivery. We expect that video to go live before the end of November, so watch out for it! We once again thank you for your patience and understanding, and are happy to bring you positive news on our most ambitious model by far to date. With speakers in every car, a serious array of lighting configurations, a wealth of separately applied interior and exterior detail, and everything easily controllable on your DCC controller, our ICR promises to be a show stopping model and the pride of any fleet. We look forward to showing you more this weekend and in our forthcoming video in a couple of weeks. Fancy one? Pre-order yours today below: Pre-Order Your ICR Here! View the full article

Hi folks, We have all the elements there to make an 80 class a reality. It all depends on sales of the Hunlsets and these coaches though to convince us there is sales in bespoke NIR models. If you want to make the case, we need to see votes with wallets! Cheers! Fran

Hi folks, First of the weekends announcements is here! Cheers! Fran

Since we first announced our new NIR Hunslet locomotives, the most frequent question we’ve been asked is: “Will you do your Mark 2 coaches in original livery to go with the maroon ones?” Our answer has always been yes—and true to our word, here they are, in their classic maroon and blue finery. But we haven’t forgotten about our blue Hunslets either. Although we’ve produced them before, we’re bringing back the grey and blue livery too! History Built at Litchurch Lane, Derby, in 1970, eight examples were constructed for Northern Ireland Railways for its new Enterprise service between Belfast and Dublin. This landmark service featured a range of bespoke vehicles that were quite unlike anything then in operation in Ireland—or indeed on British Rail—despite being a derivative of a BR design. The eight Mk.2b coaches acquired by the newly formed Northern Ireland Railways (NIR) included several new types: one First Open (FO), two Brake Driving Trailer Seconds (BDTS), and a single Grill-Bar—the latter being the only purpose-built Mk.2 catering vehicle. The other four vehicles were designated SOs, although they were almost indistinguishable from BR TSOs. Delivered in NIR’s blue and maroon scheme and fitted with B4 bogies set to the Irish 5ft 3in track gauge, they initially worked in push-pull formation on the Belfast–Dublin Enterprise express service, powered by one of the three Hunslet DL Class 101 locomotives—or by pairs of them, either top-and-tailed or double-headed during the summer months. In 1978, the fleet—which now included five Mk.2c coaches purchased in 1972—was refurbished and repainted in a new silver-grey and blue livery. However, the increasingly unreliable Hunslets—despite sharing an engine and many mechanical and electrical components with the BR Class 20s—were replaced in 1980 with General Motors 111 Class locomotives. The lack of electric train supply on the new motive power required the addition of a generator coach to each Enterprise formation. In 1980, NIR acquired five ex-BR Mk.2b BFKs for conversion, along with an additional ten secondhand Mk.2b coaches and three Mk.2cs. The use of driving trailers on the Enterprise ended with the introduction of the 111s, and the trains reverted to being hauled as conventional coaching stock. With this extra stock, it became increasingly common to see Enterprise trains away from their usual cross-border route. Formations of three to five coaches were regularly used on Portadown/Lisburn–Belfast–Bangor and Belfast–Derry/Londonderry services, typically with a single Hunslet operating in push-pull mode. By the mid-1980s, several ex-BR coaches were rebuilt as open coaches, while others were converted to strengthen 80 Class DEMU sets or replace bomb-damaged vehicles. The Model Our Mark 2 coaches have been meticulously researched and designed, based on surveys of numerous surviving vehicles across Britain and Northern Ireland. Using original works drawings and even partial 3D scans, we’ve ensured the characteristic tumblehome and shape of the ends are as accurate as possible. The research extended to the interiors, with particular attention paid to the iconic winged headrests—each a separate part—that are such a defining feature of first- and second-class seating in early Mk.2s. This new production run of maroon/blue and light grey/blue cars introduce new "Mk.2c" versions that were not included in the first run, taken from the 1972 batch for NIR and the secondhand BR coaches acquired in the early 1980s. Incredibly there are four different roof vent styles across the 12 new coaches, the original Mk.2b 'dome' plus the large 'G', intermediate sized 'GM' and the classic Roe-Vac that were also seen on British Rail's own Mk.2c. This variation has been faithfully replicated on the model. We also correctly replicate the unique to NIR Mk.2c roof without the hatch seen on the British Rail coaches. In our first run of NIR coaches, we depicted Grille Car No. 547 in its modified format. We have now tooled the original version (with the differing window arrangement on one side) to accurately portray these coaches in their original livery. We’ll also be offering No. 547 in grey and blue livery, in its unmodified form as it appeared before the changes made in the early 1980s. The NIR examples presented a particular challenge, with numerous unique variations, a wider track gauge, and additional underframe and roof details depending on the vehicle type. We even tooled an Irish-gauge B5 bogie—used only once—which was fitted to the generator end of the BGV coaches to accommodate the additional weight. The bogies for the NIR coaches are also bespoke compared to the BR versions. The prototypically wider frame has been faithfully represented, allowing for 21mm fine-scale conversion. Common Features: Highly-detailed OO Gauge / 1:76.2 Scale Models on 16.5mm track Extremely fine exterior rivet detail on roof and coach ends Separately-applied etched metal and high-fidelity plastic parts, including handrails, brake/steam heat pipes, ETH cabling and sockets, footsteps, dummy drophead knuckle coupler, and roof vents Prism Free Glazing Pre-painted/printed Western Region destination boards and holders plus water filler covers provided for customer to install Fully-detailed underframe with numerous separate parts, pipe runs and accurate differences between versions The most accurate B4 and B5 bogies ever produced, with provision for re-gauging to EM or P4 (Irish 21mm) gauges Blackened RP25.110 profile wheel-sets with 14.4mm back-to-back measurements, and 26mm over pinpoints Different buffers for retracted and non-retracted positions Accurate interiors with characteristic 'winged' headrests, separate metal interior handrails on the brake and corridor vehicles and fully-detailed guard's compartment Full lighting package, including magnet 'wand' controlled interior lighting with 'Stay-Alive' capacitor in all coaches and directional lighting with DC or DCC control (Driving Trailer only) Minimum Radius 438mm (2nd Radius Set-track) Correct height NEM standard coupling sockets with mini tension lock couplers and kinematic close-coupling Unlike our first run, we will be selling coaches individually instead of triple packs. This allows to build the rake as long as you like, or indeed bolster your existing grey and blue rake! Each coach is priced at £74.95/€89.95, with the DCC ready driving car priced at £84.95/€97.95 each, with 10% off when you buy two, three or four coaches, and 15% off when you buy 5 or more in one transaction. Delivery is Q4 2026, giving your new Hunslet locomotives the perfect train to haul. Available direct only via the Accurascale website, you can pre-order yours today via the link below. This is very likely the only run of NIR Hunslet locomotives and coaches we will ever do, so do not miss out. You have been warned! Pre-Order Your NIR Mark 2 Coaches Here! View the full article

Hi everyone, As the village elders of this forum and the hobby may know, it's 10 years ago this very weekend since IRM first broke cover at the South Dublin Model Railway Show at Blackrock College. We were buoyed with a dream; to bring a detailed, accurate and Irish specific model railway wagon to market as good as any other Ready-to-Run manufacturer anywhere in the world could muster. We set out and dared to dream, with some banners and leaflets and a spot at the show very kindly provided to us at the last minute by @DartStation at the SDMRC Blackrock show. Soon our humble CIE ballast wagon was born, and with the support of many of you on this forum and beyond, IRM snowballed from a little acorn to a company with 20 full time employees today. We've come a long way, and that's thanks to your support and custom for our efforts. We've produced a multitude of wagons, coaches, locomotives and accessories in that 10 years, and there is more to come. Earlier this year, we said we would mark our 10 years with a very special announcement. We held a special evening at the Fry Model Railway in Malahide, where the first sample of our 800 class was unveiled. So, what else have we got planned to mark this milestone this weekend? Well, we have a new announcement on Thursday that will not be a surprise to many of you (and compliments our range quite well) at 11am, with samples available to view at the show this weekend. On Saturday morning as the doors open at the show, we will unveil another small new announcement, something very limited and very special indeed. Again, you will be able to see it in the flesh at the show. Dying to see our new Palvans, bubbles and unfitted H Vans? They will be there, along with decorated Hunslet locos, which are almost finished production at the factory. "But what about the 800s?" Well, if you come to the show you will see the first couple of decorated samples. They arrive on Thursday being specially completed for the show this weekend, so we wont have time to photograph them before the show to share online. Sorry. "Hold on, what about the Park Royals?" See the latest samples in the flesh as production motors on and is due to be stock in the new year. "Right, fine. But come on, what about these ICRs? It's taking forever." Yes, you have a point there. However, after much hard work behind the scenes, on the one project that techno wizards and lord of the DCC world ESU have said "is the most complex model we have ever worked on" a working sample will be on show too with a full update provided. It has more light shows than Las Vegas, and all off one decoder. It's rather special.... So, there will be lots to see and catch up on as we push on with providing the Irish outline model railway world with the latest and best models we can possibly produce, and are the envy of any market across the world. We can't wait to see you this weekend, please stop by and say hi. We won't be taking your money though, as we will no longer be retailing at shows. We will be there just to chat, answer your questions and shoot the breeze. Marks and Dave Bracken will have everything IRM you need on their stands if you have a few quid to spend. See you there!

Hi folks, Nope, they're in production at the moment. We are sure we are correct on our roof radius and it checks out against our measurements. Granted you may have a point about the X bracing on those ends. People can see them in the flesh this weekend at the show and make their minds up themselves. Cheers! Fran

Hi folks, More news coming from Accurascale/IRM later this week ahead of the show (including updates and yes, new announcements!) but just to let you know we WILL NOT be selling models at the show, and are just purely there for display and to provide you with the latest updates. If you are looking to buy some IRM goodies, please check in with Marks Models and Dave Bracken. See you at the weekend, and look out for further news on the forum throughout the week ahead! Cheers! Fran

Exciting news - our BR Maroon Mk1 Suburban Coaches have just arrived and are ready for dispatch! These beautifully detailed models capture the essence of Britain’s post-war railway era, when the Mk1 suburban fleet formed the backbone of local passenger services nationwide. With over 85% of the run already pre-sold, now’s the perfect time to secure yours and avoid missing out! Our models bring that history to life in miniature, complete with finely detailed interiors, flush glazing, realistic underframe equipment, and subtle variations between diagrams. Finished in the rich BR Maroon livery, they look right at home behind your favourite steam or early-diesel traction. With stock just in and demand already high, now’s the perfect time to complete your suburban rake. Each coach is priced at £74.95, with extra savings available through our ‘Rake Builder’ bundle offers - get 10% off when you buy 2-4 coaches, or enjoy a generous 15% off when you purchase 5 or more. Pre-order your maroon Mk1 Suburban coaches today! View the full article

Hi folks, Indeed, the cement bubbles arrived yesterday and we hope to start shipping the first orders today, for delivery next week! Cheers! Fran

Hi Paul, Many thanks. These were just updated paint samples to demonstrate the paint shades and consistency we requested. When it comes to shades of green, the green will be the same regardless of black or green ends. The example in your image above of the first coach is actually a D177 Mainline version, not a D176 suburban coach. When we get a full set of production samples around Christmas we will be able to showcase the full range, including differing doors between coaches. Cheers! Fran

We’re immensely proud to announce that the Accurascale Class 60 has been crowned ‘Best OO Gauge Locomotive’ at the 2025 Hornby Magazine Model Railway Awards! Voted for by the public, this recognition of our very own ‘Mountain Mover’ is a true honour. The Class 60 represents our commitment to pushing boundaries - combining innovation, authenticity, and sheer hauling power to deliver the most realistic and detailed model possible. We’re also delighted for Accurascale to have been named ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ at the same awards. A huge thank you to everyone who voted for us - your continued support drives everything we do, and we’re proud to keep raising the bar for model railway excellence. We have a range in stock available for immediate dispatch, and fast, free delivery - whether it's evoking the spirit of British Rail's '90s sectorisation era, through to the early days of rail privatisation, or today's 'Super 60s' - there's something for everyone. Showcasing innovations like our clear tension-lock coupler and packed with detail, the Accurascale Class 60 sets new standards in miniature. Features include illuminated cab dials and a working radiator room light, bringing operations to life. With powerful all-wheel drive and unmatched haulage capability, it can handle the heaviest trains with ease - earning its reputation as a true ‘Mountain Mover’ in miniature. We have a range of Class 60s in stock and ready to buy, from £169.99 (DC/DCC Ready) and £269.99 (DCC Sound Fitted), they represent unbeatable value for money in model form. Find out what all the fuss is about, and order yours below! Pre-Order Your Class 60 Here! View the full article

It's full steam ahead here at Accurascale, with many exciting releases on the high seas, from our latest locomotives, such as the Pannier tanks and our Class 66s, to the NER 20T and HYA Cut-down hoppers. The latest departure from our factories is the Maroon Mk1 57' Suburban coaching stock. A few weeks ago, the final production samples arrived for our approval before shipping, and we can confirm they're on their way! With so much detail crammed into the humble coaches, take a closer look at the finished models below. We think these have come out really well! Which is good as the shipment is due to arrive in the UK towards the end of October 2025! These have sold very well on pre-order, which means our remaining stock is running quite low. Grab yours while you still can via your local stockist, or below direct: Pre-Order Your Mk.1 Coaches Here! View the full article

Following the news on our FCA wagon project earlier this week, we’re pleased to share an update on another modern-era wagon currently passing through our works: our second run of cut-down HYA wagons! This release focuses heavily on the GBRf blue livery, which many of these converted wagons have received in recent years. We’re delighted to confirm that production has now finished, and we’ve signed off on the production samples ahead of shipment. Let’s take a look at the wagons themselves first. Looking handsome! For this run, we’ve switched the tail light–fitted wagons from battery power to track pick-up power—so no more fiddling with batteries! We’ve also improved the axles and bearings, resulting in much less rolling resistance compared with the first run. These wagons, including the Accurascale Exclusive pack featuring distinctive graffiti, are now complete at the factory and are about to ship, arriving in our warehouse in early December. Having sold tremendously well, we can confirm that remaining stock of these wagons is quite limited. We recommend placing your pre-order ASAP if you’d like some for your layout. Pre-order directly below, or via our trade network, to avoid disappointment! Pre-Order Your HYA Wagons Here! View the full article

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