Accucraft November News

Welcome to our November update. It was good to see many of you at the Exeter Show which, despite the weather, was an excellent event. This month we bring you news of the new US generic locomotive, Mabel, a flurry of new items for sale through the Clearing House and changes to the way in which Aster spares can be sourced in future.

Introducing ‘Mabel’

Accucraft Trains is proud to announce our next freelance narrow gauge steam locomotive in 1:20.3 scale, 45mm gauge. The model is based on a 3ft gauge Baldwin style locomotive and will be available in both kit form and ready to run. Joining the ranks of the classic Ruby, Dora and Forney 0-4-4, we hope ‘Mabel’ brings the joy of live steam to both novices and experienced collectors alike. Special thanks to Marc Horovitz for our concept drawings. The anticipated UK RRP is £1275.00 for the kit version, £1495.00 for RTR models. Please contact our office to place a pre-order.

Colour Options:

Black with white lining
Green with yellow lining
Maroon with yellow lining
Blue with white lining

Add on options:

Rear truck: £60
Pilot truck (Requires extended frames): £100
Separate Tender (TBA)

Specifications
1:20.3 scale, 45mm gauge
Butane fired
Water Gauge with blowdown valve
Pressure gauge included
Piston valve gear
Goodall valve included
Safety valve under steam dome
Knuckle couplers
Blind middle driver for tighter curves
Min. Radius TBA

Aster spare parts

Having done our best to support Aster customers since we gave up the UK agency for the brand we have reached a point where we are no longer able to devote as much time as we’d like to the process. We’d like to thank our former Aster customers for their loyalty and hope they enjoy the new releases from that company. In future spare parts can be sourced from sales@accucraft.com or sales4@asterhobby.co.jp.

New items in the Clearing House

Accucraft Talgarth 0-4-0T, RC fitted, display model, hardly used – £1250.00

Accucraft ‘Lawley’ 4-4-0 in Beira green, ex display model – £2750.00

Roundhouse Darjeeling Garratt, 0-4-0+0-4-0, Black, RC fitted – £3950.00

Roundhouse SR&RLRR 2-6-2, 32mm gauge, RC fitted, wooden box – £2950.00

Roundhouse ‘Russell’ 2-6-2T modified to colonial appearance, RC fitted, wooden box £1750.00

Aster SNCF 232 U1 4-6-4 live steam with coal grate also available. Superb condition model (more photos available for serious enquiries) – £5250.00