Accucraft UK Ltd
Unit 8, Mynd Industrial Estate
Crossways, Church Stretton
Shropshire SY6 6EA
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FEBRUARY 2012 BULLETIN
FOUR NEW LOCOS IN GAUGE 1
Following the extremely positive reception of our 1:32 scale locos at Diamondhead this year, Accucraft (UK) is delighted to say that we are developing four more Gauge 1 live steam locomotives. In addition to the A3 and B4 which caused so much interest in Mississippi we are working up a family of Great Western Railway locos, a 61XX 2-6-2T, a 43XX 2-6-0 (with the later Collett 7322 variant), a 68XX 4-6-0 ‘Grange Class’ and the magnificent 47XX 2-8-0. These models clearly demonstrate Accucraft’s commitment to 1:32 scale and our ambition to supply reliable, affordable live steam engines for this gauge. We are aiming at target prices ranging from £1600 for the prairie tank to £2500 for the ‘Grange’ and 47XX.
1:32 SCALE B4
Our “introductory” model in Gauge 1, the little L&SWR B4 tank engine, was extremely well received at the International Steam Up at Diamondhead, Mississippi, the prototype running faultlessly for lap after lap while hauling a heavy load of six bogie coaches. Footage of the trials can be seen here. It looks as though a large percentage of the first batch may be heading to the United States!
1:32 SCALE A3
Also popular at Diamondhead was our pre-production ‘Flying Scotsman’ which proved to be a smooth-running, powerful machine. The model showed it had good endurance and controllability while wowing the crowd of hardened U.S. live steam fans. Video of the loco running can be seen here.
‘LEW’ – SOME REVISIONS
Responding to feedback concerning the fitting of working drain cocks to ‘Lew’ we have decided not to proceed with the factory fitted items but to provide the locos with pre-drilled and tapped cylinders ready for equipping with DJB Engineering’s automatic drain cocks. The pre-production prototype ran superbly at Diamondhead, footage of which can be seen here. With the first batch sold out we are now taking orders for the second batch, likely to be shipped in the autumn, which includes the all black version S19-18. Please be advised that the second batch is already well filled.
'PEVERIL' - LIVE STEAM VERSION
We were delighted with the way our final pre-production sample of this loco ran at Diamondhead, working smoothly and swiftly round one of the test tracks there. With the sample signed off the factory has commenced construction of the first batch, 80% of which is spoken for! If you haven't reserved yours yet, we suggest you do as soon as possible. You can see how 'Peveril' performedhere.
7/8ths SCALE QUARRY HUNSLET 0-4-0ST
In light of the growing popularity of this scale, used to represent 2' gauge on 45mm track and 18" gauge on 32mm track, we have decided to take the plunge and produce our first live steam locomotive for this market. The more generous proportions of models in this scale have given us the opportunity to look at prototypes which would be rather too small in 1:19 scale but which we have long hankered to produce. At the top of this wish list was the archetypal North Wales 'Quarry' Hunslet. The model will be gas fired and be fitted with a water top up valve, water level check valve, miniature pressure gauge; constructed of stainless steel and etched brass the loco will have an enhanced level of detail made possible by this scale. We are aiming to bring this model to the market with an RRP under £1000.
ARCHETYPAL AMERICAN 4-4-0’s
Accucraft (US) has recently released a narrow gauge Baldwin 4-4-0 in 1:20.3 scale and 45mm gauge. Based on South Pacific Coast #3 prototype, the model is handcrafted to exceptionally high standards. The models are constructed from brass and stainless steel. The loco is designed for a minimum radius of 1.2 M / 48 in. and has simplified Stephenson valve gear fitted with slide valves. Butane-fired with a single flue boiler operating at 40 – 60psi the model carries a safety valve, water filler valve, throttle, steam pressure gauge and is equipped with a hydrostatic lubricator. The UK RRP is an incredible £1930.00 but stocks are already running low on some versions.
AC77-720 4-4-0 BLACK UNLETTERED, LIVE STEAM (NEW) – Low Stock!
AC77-721 4-4-0 SOUTH PACIFIC COAST RED #9, LIVE STEAM – Low Stock!
AC77-722 4-4-0 SOUTH PACIFIC COAST GREEN #3, LIVE STEAM
AC77-723 4-4-0 N.C.N.G.GRASS VALLEY #1, LIVE STEAM (NEW)
AC77-724 4-4-0 DENVER & RIO GRANDE CO BOONE #101, LIVE STEAM (NEW)
AMERICAN ITEMS IN STOCK
Please be advised that we have the following American items in stock: RRP
AC77-011 ‘RUBY’ #1 0-4-0T KIT £440.00
AC77-631 CLIMAX - TWO TRUCK, STRAIGHT STACK, UNLETTERED - LIVE STEAM £1,690.00
AC77-632 CLIMAX - TWO TRUCK, MICH CAL #4 - LIVE STEAM £1,690.00
AC88-751 MASON BOGIE 2-6-6T DSP&P #4 – ELECTRIC £2,300.00
AM54-020G JACKSON SHARP COMBINE - UNLETTERED GREEN (ONE ONLY) £213.50
FUTURE DELIVERY SCHEDULE
As far as possible, we anticipate the following delivery dates for future production (please note the “red” alerts are batches that have been largely pre-sold – don’t miss out this time!):
Ragleth – NOW IN STOCK
WD Baldwin – NOW IN STOCK
6’ Euro Track – NOW IN STOCK
Baguley Drewery Diesel – February 2012
Peveril (live steam) – 2nd Quarter 2012
L&B Coaches (3rd Class & Brake) – February 2012
L&B Coaches (Compo & Obs) – 2nd Quarter 2012
Lew (live steam) – (1st Batch, sold out) 2nd Quarter 2012
L&B Bogie Brake Van – 3rd Quarter 2012
L&B Bogie Goods Wagon – 3rd Quarter 2012
I O M 4 Wheel Coaches – 2012
W&L Cattle Van – 2012
W&L Open Wagons (incl. ‘Peate’ wagons) - 2012
1:32 A3 ‘Flying Scotsman’ Live Steam – 2012
1:32 LSWR/SR/BR B4 0-4-0T Live Steam – 2012
Lew (live steam) – (2nd Batch) 4th Quarter 2012