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Just in case you are interested in a Marklin rather than Accucraft derived methanol-electric "live diesel" engine, the last few of Mr.Hyde's UP F7s

News April 2009

To help reduce the number of dealers phoning them up just to confirm availability of the "UK" models Accu UK now provide this "stock status" page. For queries on the availability of the american prototype models please just send a simple email and I'll check in the traditional manner until Accu USA provides a similar service. For those that wanted and missed the Flying Scotsman model there is the possibility of a final run. This will be a customer derived batch with your choice of the four variants and with no extra production for stock. If orders hit the minimum requirement by June it will go ahead and that will then be it for this particular model. The price will depend on the dollar rate but currently I would expect to price them around £1200. The future of the proposed A4 model is apparently currently being decided but if it goes ahead then there apparently is the possibility of a slightly simplified live steam version (2 cylinder from what I have read). I have no new information as to the current status of the proposed diesels.

January 2009

The prices have been adjusted to reflect the current dollar related dealer prices. There are a small number of locomotives from stock at last years lower figures.

Accu USA "Feb announcement sheet"

Accu "Jan 2009 announcement sheet"

Accu "Dec 2008 announcement sheet"

Accu "Nov 2008 announcement sheet"

February 2008

The live steam SP cab forwards have now arrived. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVSLcRabbJw

January 2008

Flying Scotsmen are being distributed though the single chimney LNER preservation version is still delayed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k20REp7KJ_k

I also believe that the live steam cab forwards have now made it to production and should be on their way transatlantic shortly. End of month update: 1:32 scale boxcars may be available by the year end (SP, UP, WP, C&O, CP, NYC&StL, NYC). The EMD GP-9 has also been announced as paired units (presumably one unit powered and the other as a dummy) SP (blk wid), WP, ATSF (bl/yl), NYC, GN, PRR (no UP) and the SP 2-10-2 is set to make an appearance in a live steam version. From what I read these locos and the Allegheny are unlikely to materialise before 2009.

December 2007

With the help of a year-end discount I can offer one of the Accucraft AL97-001B (SP 4449, butane fired) at £3100. Accucraft may still have available a "seconds" AM97-113S (Big Boy electric). This version would normally have sound but is described as having a non-functioning sound system and a split seam on the left hand cab rear. I do not have an image of this but if needed I expect one could be provided. My suspicion is that some cyanoacrylate or epoxy resin would do the job. £1600 for a metal monster if you can live with or attend to the faults.

According to Accucraft (USA) the bulk of the Flying Scotsman versions have arrived, the LNER livery with single chimney being the one still pending. Arrival in the UK should be imminent.

Accucraft UK have stated the following prototypes as being scheduled for production during the next 18 months. Prices are indicative based on current information (and for those who are not willing to read the lower portion of this page please be informed that there is no element of VAT in these indicative prices or indeed those stated elsewhere).

1:32 Scale Electric – Brass Construction. LMS 4-6-0 Black 5 (£980), LBSCR 0-6-0T ‘Terrier’ (£362), LNER 4-6-2 A4 ‘Mallard’ (£1020), GWR 2-6-2T 61XX ‘Prairie’ (£677)

1:32 Scale Electric – Plastic Construction. Class 37 Diesel (£340), 08 Diesel Shunter (£169), Class 20 Diesel (£221), HST 125 4 Car Set (£592)

1:19 Scale Live Steam. W&L 0-6-0T ‘Countess’(£979), Freelance 0-6-0T ‘Lawley’ (£617)

1:19 Scale Rolling Stock. W&L Compo/Brake Bogie Coach, 2 running numbers (£149), W&L 3rd Class Saloon Bogie Coach (£149), L&B 3rd Class Compartment Bogie Coach, 4 running numbers (£140) L&B 3rd Class Centre Observation Bogie Coach, 4 running numbers (£140), L&B 3rd Class and Composite/Brake Bogie Coaches No 15 and No 16 (£140)

1:20.3 Scale Rolling Stock. Isle of Man 3rd Class ‘Pairs’ Bogie Coach, 4 running numbers (£128)

June 2007

At the end of the month Accucraft managed to surprise me by announcing the C&O 2-6-6-6 Allegheny locomotive (electric power only). Whilst this may not seem beyond the bounds of a concern that has covered the Big Boy (now available) in their brass and diecast construction format, and the GS-4 and cab-forwards locomotives in more traditional brass and lost-wax construction methods the pre-order price was a bit of an eye-opener. If you like traditional brass rolling stock then SP and UP cabooses are set for production as well as REA reefers. The SP S-12 engine is set for another production batch but the live steam cab-forwards and the electric F4 and F5 2-10-2 engines seem set for a batch limit of just 50 models.

February 2007

With a truly classic sense of timing, given last month's paragraph, the newly issued dealer pricelists show some changes in pricing and have a number of items missing from the previous list. Amongst the pre-sold and out-of-stock in Accucraft's 1:32 scale products are most of the electric cab-forward locomotives (with the remainder being in very short supply, the live steam version may still be ordered), some of the GS-4's and most of the S-12s (as mentioned last month). A major casualty has been the removal of all the coaches in their Daylight consist, I understand that these were a pain to produce but it is a real shame given the popularity of the GS-4. A pleasant surprise is the announcement of the SP F4 and F5 2-10-2 with electric power. If there is a point to be made I suppose the advice must be to consider that Accucraft have a traditional maximum production quantity of 200 and a popular model is likely to sell out or be fully allocated rather quickly. If there is a forthcoming model that you particularly want then we would recommend that you make sure that you have a firm reservation for it.

January 2007

The principle news this time round is that DPA has just been appointed an Accucraft dealer. Those who are familiar with the brand will know that they produce a wide range of 45mm gauge products, locomotives and rolling stock ranging, from narrow-gauge 0-4-0's to the complete SP Daylight train in 1/32 with your choice of live steam or electric GS-4.

If you do not know the products then please have a look at their website http://www.accucraft.com I will be concentrating on their 1/32 scale items but have access to the full product range.

In terms of north american prototypes the SP GS-4 should still be available in the traditional Daylight version, black livery or the "50-50" version (Daylight tender and cab colour, no side skirts and black pilot). Each version is (or at least was) available as either alcohol or butane fired live steam or electric power. To accompany the locomotive they produced complete rakes of coaches.

They also produced the SP S-12 0-6-0 switcher in live steam. When last speaking to them they were down to their last couple of the blue boilered version.

Forthcoming models include the CPR Royal Hudson in three liveries (blue/black, the traditional grey boiler and black/maroon scheme and the recent black/maroon scheme with stainless boiler cladding) again with your choice between meths or butane. I have heard mention of the possibility of an electric version but have no pricing for this. Please note that the price on the Hudson will increase by 10% at the end of January 2007.

Also on the future products list the the SP AC-12 cab-forward in live steam. This will appear it is hoped in late 2007, the early order discount on this is expected to run up to July. I have just been told that the electric versions are nearly sold out or spoken for but I will keep asking.

Furthermore you may have seen images of the pre-production Flying Scotsman model. This is expected to be electric power only, two in versions in BR livery and two with an LNER paint scheme. Please note that the cab arrangement is as per post grouping, or in other words the model underlying the LNER livery more accurately reflects the locomotive in preservation rather than in LNER service.

As ever, please note that these prices do NOT include any element of VAT/TVA or shipping, you should make allowance for whatever duty rates your local customs office might inflict.

Whilst the rest of the web-site is being created here are basic stop-gap pages listing the Accucraft ranges. Please note that only the uninsured postage costs to the UK have been estimated so far, if you live elsewhere or require an insured delivery service, or have any other queries then please get in touch by phone ( +44 (0)1534 485916 ), fax (+44 (0)1534 742046 ) or email

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