Warbonnet Posted February 17 Posted February 17 The flow of models representing those that ran on the 5 ft 3 in gauge looks set to be pretty relentless in 2026 here at Accurascale IRM. Pallet vans are currently on the high seas, while the Rotem Intercity Railcars and 800 steam locomotives are progressing swiftly, along with our Park Royals (more news on those next week!). So, that’s CIE/IE taken care of — but what about our Northern friends? What do we have in store for them? Well, as you all know, we’re recreating a truly iconic rendition of the Enterprise with our beautiful Mk2 coach range and the charismatic Hunslets. The coaches are due later this year and are looking very fine indeed so far. However, the Hunslets have now completed production, and we can show you the production samples for the first time. We’ll let the photos do the talking… What a bunch of Hunnys! For the first time in an Accurascale or IRM locomotive, the Hunslet makes use of a ESU designed speaker. We've used this speaker due to space restrictions and this twin speaker is included in all DC/DCC ready locomotives, as well as DCC sound fitted variants. So, if you want to upgrade to sound later, you just pop the roof off, plug in your sound decoder and off you go! This, along with our working fan really kicks up the standard and quality of Hunslet to museum level and part of our drive to move standards ever higher when it comes to our wonderful hobby. "How does it sound?" you may well be asking! Well, here's a wee teaser.... Exciting, right? We had hoped to receive these samples and get our feedback to the factory before the Chinese New Year break, but they arrived with us a little later than antcipated. The good news is that the models are now finished production and we're delighted with the samples and have signed them off for shipping. Once the factory workers return to work following the Chinese New Year break in early March, they will be packed up, loaded on a ship, and arrive with us at our warehouse by mid/late April! Haven't Pre-Ordered yet? Why not? Get your pre-order in below and do not miss out on these. You really will kick yourself if you let these pass you by, especially when this is the only likely run that will happen for these! Pre-Order Your NIR Hunslet Locomotives Here! View the full article 9 5
Patrick Davey Posted February 17 Posted February 17 (edited) Yum - love the three maroon ones together!! Tasty! I'm planning on taking a day off when my one arrives! Edited February 17 by Patrick Davey 1
John-r Posted February 17 Posted February 17 Fantastic looking, can't decide which livery is my favourite, they all look great, have four ordered, one more to get. These definitely are a winner, also an excellent job on the speaker set up, preinstalled, even easier to upgrade to sound. Well done lads. 1
Colonel Posted February 18 Posted February 18 I know virtually nothing about these locos, but the models scream quality of the highest order. If they were hand built models, we'd all be jumping up and down at the standards achieved. Just because they are commercially produced, ready to run examples in no way lessens the achievements. Congratulations to everyone involved and indeed Accurascale Models in general. The bar is being well and truly raised 3 3
BosKonay Posted February 18 Posted February 18 Ultimately they are literally hand made and hand painted by our amazing team in China!
leslie10646 Posted February 18 Posted February 18 35 minutes ago, BosKonay said: Ultimately they are literally hand made and hand painted by our amazing team in China! Ah, so nothing has changed since they were building QJs (giant 2-10-2s - Bachmann did a model) at Datong in the 1990s? Now that's progress for the World's leading manufacturer! This is my Bachmann one in the shelf behind me as I type. The King and Country stuff below will have to be sold to pay for one of these Hunslets! PS I hope that the workers return to do the packing after Chinese New Year - in the past, that was the time of year when they all changed jobs ...... 2
Tractionman Posted February 18 Posted February 18 22 hours ago, Warbonnet said: we’re recreating a truly iconic rendition of the Enterprise with our beautiful Mk2 coach range and the charismatic Hunslets such a great combination, I did wonder if a 'set' might be created, with perhaps an enticing combined offer of loco+coaches at the mo all the Enterprise coaches plus Hunslet loco is £820 if I have got my maths right, marketing as a complete set, with an option to buy as one 'collection' would be attractive, especially if there was a wee discount built in! 1
K801 Posted February 26 Posted February 26 (edited) Well done IRM team, they look fantastic. The later type beet wagons next please Edited February 26 by K801
jhb171achill Posted February 26 Posted February 26 On 17/2/2026 at 11:00 AM, Warbonnet said: The flow of models representing those that ran on the 5 ft 3 in gauge looks set to be pretty relentless in 2026 here at Accurascale IRM. Pallet vans are currently on the high seas, while the Rotem Intercity Railcars and 800 steam locomotives are progressing swiftly, along with our Park Royals (more news on those next week!). So, that’s CIE/IE taken care of — but what about our Northern friends? What do we have in store for them? Well, as you all know, we’re recreating a truly iconic rendition of the Enterprise with our beautiful Mk2 coach range and the charismatic Hunslets. The coaches are due later this year and are looking very fine indeed so far. However, the Hunslets have now completed production, and we can show you the production samples for the first time. We’ll let the photos do the talking… What a bunch of Hunnys! For the first time in an Accurascale or IRM locomotive, the Hunslet makes use of a ESU designed speaker. We've used this speaker due to space restrictions and this twin speaker is included in all DC/DCC ready locomotives, as well as DCC sound fitted variants. So, if you want to upgrade to sound later, you just pop the roof off, plug in your sound decoder and off you go! This, along with our working fan really kicks up the standard and quality of Hunslet to museum level and part of our drive to move standards ever higher when it comes to our wonderful hobby. "How does it sound?" you may well be asking! Well, here's a wee teaser.... Exciting, right? We had hoped to receive these samples and get our feedback to the factory before the Chinese New Year break, but they arrived with us a little later than antcipated. The good news is that the models are now finished production and we're delighted with the samples and have signed them off for shipping. Once the factory workers return to work following the Chinese New Year break in early March, they will be packed up, loaded on a ship, and arrive with us at our warehouse by mid/late April! Haven't Pre-Ordered yet? Why not? Get your pre-order in below and do not miss out on these. You really will kick yourself if you let these pass you by, especially when this is the only likely run that will happen for these! Pre-Order Your NIR Hunslet Locomotives Here! View the full article Are those white roofs on the maroon omnes or pale grey?
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