Accucraft March News

Although there is little sign of Spring yet, the garden railway season is making its usual start with some early shows, the first of which is the Midlands Garden Rail Show at The Fosse Exhibition Centre.  We look forward to seeing many of you there and will be publicly showing Rheidol for the first time on our stand.

Midlands Garden Rail Show

Accucraft US Shays

We are delighted to say that we have distributed all of the first tranche of these lovely little locomotives.  Please check with our dealers if you are looking for one.  It has been the single most successful US item that we have ever offered and we have been delighted with customers’ reactions to it, especially from those running on 32mm gauge. We apologise for the slight glitch with the small end bearings of the connecting rods but all the delivered models have now been fitted with the correct shouldered bolts.  A further delivery, including more kits, is planned for a couple of months time although the RRP will rise to £2295.00 for the RTR examples and £2195.00 for the kits.

Residual UK stock lying in California

We are delighted that Accucraft US have found the following 32mm gauge items in their warehouse.  Order now for delivery in a few weeks time.  In many cases there is only a single example of these left so don’t miss out!  Only available to order direct from Accucraft UK.

AL87-211B Decauville 0-4-0T, Blue, Live Steam, 32mm  £1,795.00
AL87-212B Decauville 0-6-0T, Black, Live Steam, 32mm £1,795.00
S19-29B WD Hunslet 4-6-0T (Gauge 0, 32mm), Live Steam £2,395.00
S19-34A Talyllyn 0-4-2ST – TR Green, 32mm Gauge Live Steam £1,795.00
S19-34B Talyllyn 0-4-2ST – Indian Furness Red, 32mm Gauge Live Steam £1,795.00
S19-37A Large Quarry Hunslet 0-4-0ST, 32mm Gauge, Maroon £1,695.00
S19-38D Cranmore Peckett 0-4-0ST in Lined Blue £1,795.00
S19-38E Cranmore Peckett 0-4-0ST in Plain Black £1,795.00

Further additions to ‘The Clearing House’

Aster RTR JNR C11 Class 2-6-4T, comes with original box and instruction manual – £2450.00

Electric Accucraft Rio Grande Southern K27 # 461 fitted with Sierra Sound, used but runs well and in excellent condition with shipping frame and original outer wrapping for the loco and box with packing for the tender – £3500.00

Electric Accucraft Lew in as unboxed unused condition, bought to display only c/w the original box and packing – £1350.00

Three Korean brass Mountain Model Imports (Precision Scale Co.) On3 ‘Mud Hens’, DCC and sound ready, brand new, never run – £650.00 each

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Accucraft February update

Welcome to another slice of Accucraft UK news.  The last few weeks have been busy with the receipt and despatch of the new Accucraft US 13T Shays.  We still have a few of the RTR ones in stock at the original pre-order price (plus shipping) of £2195.00, future deliveries will be significantly more expensive.  In other news we are able to offer a limited number of 32mm gauge UK models from the residual stock held in the US, most of which have sold out in the UK.  ‘The Clearing House’ continues feature rare and hard to come by models, see the listing below.  And finally, some long-awaited news about the SAR/SAS NGG16 Garratt.

Rheidol – another view

Having shared the first images of our next project with you in December, it seemed like a good idea to show you what this attractive little locomotive looks like with the balloon stack chimney, as originally supplied by Bagnalls.  Each model will come with both types of chimney which are easy to change.  You can find full details of the model here.

Now available from your local Accucraft stockist – the Accucraft US 13T Shay

Residual UK stock lying in California

We are delighted that Accucraft US have found the following 32mm gauge items in their warehouse.  Order now for delivery in a few weeks time.  In many cases there is only a single example of these left so don’t miss out!  Only available to order direct from Accucraft UK.

AL87-211B Decauville 0-4-0T, Blue, Live Steam, 32mm  £1,795.00
AL87-212B Decauville 0-6-0T, Black, Live Steam, 32mm £1,795.00
S19-29B WD Hunslet 4-6-0T (Gauge 0, 32mm), Live Steam £2,395.00
S19-34A Talyllyn 0-4-2ST – TR Green, 32mm Gauge Live Steam £1,795.00
S19-34B Talyllyn 0-4-2ST – Indian Furness Red, 32mm Gauge Live Steam £1,795.00
S19-37A Large Quarry Hunslet 0-4-0ST, 32mm Gauge, Maroon £1,695.00
S19-38D Cranmore Peckett 0-4-0ST in Lined Blue £1,795.00
S19-38E Cranmore Peckett 0-4-0ST in Plain Black £1,795.00

Recent additions to ‘The Clearing House’

Accucraft ‘Victory’ 0-6-0T, 1:32 scale, black, fitted with Fosworks RC and wooden travel case – £1350.00

Peter Angus 0-4-0+0-4-0 Garrett, gas fired, gauge-adjustable, superb condition, commission built, with carry case – £4500.00

Finescale Engineering Quarry Hunslet, gas fired, excellent runner, 32mm gauge only, with carry case – £2000.00

Roundhouse VoR 2-6-2T No.7 Owain Glyndwr, lined green, serviced then stored – £2750.00

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

Aster Alishan Shay, alcohol fired, serviced then stored – £2000.00

Three Korean brass Mountain Model Imports (Precision Scale Co.) On3 ‘Mud Hens’, DCC and sound ready, brand new, never run – £650.00 each

K37 – 2-8-3. #493, K28 – 2-8-2. #473, K27 – 2-8-2 #454 – all with original packaging and paperwork

..and, saving the best ’til last, news of a fresh run of NGG16s!

We are delighted to say that we that we are planning a new run of the ever popular SAR/SAS NGG16 2-6-2+2-6-2 Garratt for delivery next year.  This batch will differ from the original series, being based on the John Cockerill No. 87 of 1937 rather than the Beyer-Peacock examples and as such differs in a number of details. We are accepting expressions of interest by email info@accucraft.uk.com and the anticipated RRP for a RTR manual example is £5000.00.  You can find the specifications for the original Accucraft batch here, liveries are likely to be green, black, maroon and blue.

The NGG16s are the largest and amongst the most powerful steam locomotives ever built for 2 ft gauge and were originally designed for work on the South African Railways. The most extensive South African Railway 2 ft lines were Port Shepstone-Harding (120 kilometres/75 miles), Umzinto-Donnybrook (150 km/93 mi) and Port Elizabeth-Avontuur (280 km/174 mi). Not surprisingly, the motive power requirements were exacting and locomotives developed accordingly, to a size exceeded nowhere in the world.

The Welsh Highland Railway is now home to five members of this class, 87, 130, 138, 140 and 143. The latter three arrived in Wales in 1997, and are all from the same batch built by Beyer Peacock in 1958. 87, from an earlier batch, followed in 2006. 130 arrived in 2015.

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Accucraft Mid-December update!

Although we don’t often produce mid-month updates we felt that the following images were too good not to share.  We have now received the production sample of Rheidol and what a beauty she is!  Production is under way and we have put an initial order in to the factory for delivery in March.  If you haven’t pre-ordered one you’d better hurry up!  You can find full details of the little locomotive here.

We are also delighted to be able to share some images of the three liveries that the forthcoming Accucraft Shay will carry.  Again, full details can be read here. They are, in turn, green, black and the version with planished (Russian Iron) boiler.

Have a very happy Christmas!

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Accucraft December News

Welcome to our December roundup of news!  Firstly we’d like to wish you a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.  It is usually a quiet time for the hobby but we still seem to be going full tilt.  In this edition we bring you news about our forthcoming Bagnall, Rheidol, an update concerning the much-anticipated Shays and further treasures from ‘The Clearing House’.  The office will be closed from Friday 22nd December until Tuesday 2nd January for the Christmas holiday.  Last orders for pre-Christmas delivery Monday 18th December.

Bagnall 2-4-0T Rheidol

We are really excited to say that we have just had the first images of the production sample from the factory and to say we are pleased would be an understatement!  The photo below shows the little 2-4-0T much as she would have been delivered to the Plynlimon and Hafan Tramway and named Talybont.  It would be helpful if you could confirm your pre-orders since we don’t anticipate shipping much spare stock first time round.

One of Archangel’s most successful models in the early days of 16mm scale, we are sure many associated with the hobby will have soft spot for this engine! Originally named Treze de Maio (Portuguese for 13th May, the date on which slavery was abolished in Brazil), the engine was built by Bagnalls of Stafford for Collier Antunes for a sugar cane plantation in 1896 but never delivered as the order was cancelled, instead the locomotive was re-gauged from 2’ 5 ½” gauge to 2’ 3” gauge when it was sold to the Plynlimon and Hafan Tramway and named Talybont. In 1903, after the failure of that railway, it was purchased for the construction of the Vale of Rheidol Railway, regauged to 1’ 11 ¾” and renamed Rheidol. Absorbed by the GWR in 1923 it was numbered it 1198, but it was withdrawn and scrapped the following year, having never carried its GWR number.

The model is gauge-adjustable (32mm and 45mm), gas-fired and fitted with a water top-up valve, water gauge with blow-down valve, lubricator and pressure gauge; constructed of stainless steel and etched brass with a copper boiler, the model will, as usual, be covered by our two-year warranty. The anticipated pre-order RRP is £1795.00 (subject to the usual provisos), available early 2024. Fitted with Accucraft chopper couplings, the model will be supplied with two chimneys, the original balloon stack and the more traditional type. Available in six liveries, full details can be found on the website.

Specifications:

Scale: 16mm to 1 foot (1:19)
Gauge: 32mm or 45mm (adjustable)
Length: 268mm
Width: 100mm
Height: 136mm
Boiler: Centre Flue
Working Pressure: 60psi
Weight: TBC
Minimum Radius: 600mm (2 feet)
Reversing Gear: Piston type, reverse by lever in the cab
Valve Gear: Simulated Stephenson’s link
Fuel: Butane Gas
Boiler Fittings: Safety valve, pressure gauge, water gauge with blow-down valve
Cab Controls: Steam regulator, gas regulator, reverse lever, lubricator
‘1198’ numberplates (supplied loose as indicated)

Colours available, subject to production batch:

S19-39A Bagnall 2-4-0T in Lined Black
S19-39B Bagnall 2-4-0T in Plain Black (‘1198’ plates included)
S19-39C Bagnall 2-4-0T in Lined Dark Green
S19-39D Bagnall 2-4-0T in Plain GWR Green (‘1198’ plates included)
S19-39E Bagnall 2-4-0T in Lined Light Green
S19-39F Bagnall 2-4-0T in Lined Maroon

The new Shay is on its way!

The factory is in the final throws of assembling these lovely little Shays and we are delighted to share some more images of the black ‘un.  Unfortunately shipping costs have remained stubbornly high since ‘Black Friday’ and we now envisage shipping them just after Christmas to avoid having to apply a large shipping surcharge.  We hope you will understand and forgive us for not getting them to you in time to get them under the tree!

‘The Clearing House’

Our ‘pre-loved’ section continues to flourish and yield some rare and unusual treasures.  Turnover of some items has been remarkably fast so don’t hesitate if something tickles your fancy, especially if you would like it for Christmas!

Accucraft NGG16 Garratt 2-6-2+2-6-2 in the extremely rare Edison green livery, brand new – £5500.00

Accucraft NG15 2-8-2, brand new, only run to test – £4950.00

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

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

Accucraft Adams Radial Tank 4-4-2T in Southern Black, ex display model – £1795.00 (RRP £1995.00)

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Black Friday Sale!

Welcome to a bonus bulletin!  As a bit of fun we are having a Black Friday sale….. for black engines only!  Talking of black engines, David Fletcher has supplied us with some stunning photos of the black Shay sample… those of you on Facebook will also have seen his superb videos of him running this delightful little locomotive on his picturesque line.

Black 13T Shay!

Alas, this beauty is not included in the Black Friday sale but it was too good an opportunity not to share this photo of a Shay sample carrying black livery.  The factory is preparing to ship the first batch right now, the pre-order price if still £2145.00 for the RTR version, £1995.00 for the kits – don’t miss out!

Black Friday Sale!

We are holding a flash sale today, all the black locomotives listed below are available for 10% off the UK RRP, an offer that is only good until Friday 1st December.  In some cases these are the very last examples in stock and all are ready to be sent out immediately.

GWR 43XX 2-6-0 (UK RRP £2,650.00)

S32-16D – GWR 43XX 2-6-0, unlined BR black, late crest – £2,385.00

ADAMS RADIAL TANK 4-4-2T (UK RRP £1,995.00)

S32-15D – SR plain black, ‘sunshine’ lettering, No. 3488 – £1,795.50
S32-15F – BR black, early emblem, No. 30583 – £1,795.50
S32-15G – BR black, late crest, No. 30583 – £1,795.50

KERR STUART VICTORY 0-6-0T (UK RRP £1,195.00)

S32-14B Black (Swindon safety valve bonnet) – £1,075.50

TR No.1 0-4-2ST TALYLLYN – 45mm GAUGE (UK RRP £1,675.00)

S19-35C – Talyllyn Railway No. 1, Talyllyn in black (45mm gauge) £1,507.50

SAR NG6 LAWLEY 4-4-0 (UK RRP £3,200.00)

S19-32C – Lawley NG6 4-4-0, Live Steam, SAR Black £2,880.00

7/8ths” SCALE 45mm GAUGE BAGNALL 0-4-0ST (UK RRP £1495.00)

S78-3B – Bagnall 0-4-0ST Black – 1:13.7 scale £1,345.50

7/8ths” SCALE 45mm GAUGE KS WREN 0-4-0ST (UK RRP £1,695.00)

S78-4B – Kerr Stuart ‘Wren’ 0-4-0ST Black – 1:13.7 Scale £1,525.50

7/8ths” SCALE KERR STUART SIRDAR 0-4-0T DIANA (UK RRP £1795.00)

S78-5B – Kerr Stuart ‘Sirdar’ 0-4-0T in lined black – 1:13.7 Scale £1,615.50
S78-5E – Kerr Stuart ‘Sirdar’ 0-4-0T in plain black – 1:13.7 Scale £1,650.50

ROLLING STOCK – 1:32 SCALE OIL TANKERS (UK RRP £95.00 EACH)

R32-3A 14 Ton Oil Tanker – Undecorated Black (each) £78.76
R32-3E 14 Ton Oil Tanker – ESSO Black (each) £78.76
R32-3F 14 Ton Oil Tanker – BP/Shell Black (each) £78.76

Oil tankers will only be supplied in boxes of four at a discounted price of £315.00 but these may be mixed.

The Clearing House

And finally, two more black locomotives for sale in ‘The Clearing House’

Accucraft NG15 2-8-2, brand new, only run to test – £4950.00

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

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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

Rolling Stock

Accucraft 1:20.3 scale D&RGW Box Car – NEW £140.00 (RRP £180.00)

Accucraft 1:20.3 scale N.G.N.C tanker – NEW £130.00 (RRP £170.00)

Accucraft D&RG High-Sided Gondolas – NEW £140.00 (RRP £170.00)

Perfect World Corris coach (32mm gauge) – SOLD

Two Perfect World TR bogie coaches (32mm gauge) – £100.00 each

TR brake van (32mm gauge) – £75.00

VoR brake van (32mm gauge) – £75.00

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Accucraft October News

Some exciting new items in ‘The Clearing House’

We have recently taken delivery of a significant collection of narrow gauge locomotives (all set to 32mm gauge) from the family of one of our late customers. These models have always been meticulously maintained and regularly serviced and the majority are radio-control fitted. We appreciated that some are much sought-after models and they will be sold on a strictly ‘first come, first served’ basis. We will be taking the associated rolling stock to the Exeter Show on 28th October but if anyone is interested beforehand, please enquire – the collection includes items of US stock, wooden Corris and Talyllyn Railway coaches, Accucraft W&L flat and bolster wagons, L&B open wagons and bogie wagons, vans, etc. We also have some new Gauge 1 listings – please scroll down!

We look forward to seeing many of you at Exeter. We will be bringing and assortment of ‘bin ends’ from our show stock and end of line items so there will be some bargains to be had!

Roundhouse ‘Taleisin’ 0-4-4T, 32mm gauge, lined by Lightline, RC fitted, wooden box – SOLD

Accucraft Victoria Railways NA Class 2-6-2T, Black, RC fitted, wooden box – SOLD

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 £1950.00

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

Roundhouse Criccieth Castle (x2!), RC fitted – £850.00 each

Accucraft NG15 2-8-2, Black, RC fitted, wooden box – £4950.00

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

Aster Berkshire 2-8-4 converted to Southern Pacific form, No. 3509, fitted with a Coffin pre-heater, a rare model of a rare prototype (there were only 10 SP examples).  The model is in  great condition, RC fitted and comes with a wooden carry case – £3500.00

Accucraft Adams Radial Tank 4-4-2T in Southern Black, ex display model – £1795.00 (RRP £1995.00)

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Accucraft September News

Welcome to our September update.  After a successful Llanfair show we are now looking forward to attending not one but two shows over the weekend of 30th September/1st October, the relocated Elsecar Show to be held at Barrow Hill Roundhouse and the G1MRA AGM and Show in Woking.  We hope to see you at one or the other!  We are pleased to bring you news of a new generic model from Accucraft US, ‘Mabel’, further detail of the 16mm scale Bagnall saddle tank and some great videos from Bram Hengeveld of the new 1:32 scale 43XX Mogul.

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

New for 2024 – 1:19 scale (16mm) Bagnall 0-4-0ST

Encouraged by the success of the Quarry Hunslet, scaled down from our 7/8ths” version, we have decided to shrink the Bagnall saddle tank in the wash as well!  With its stepped boiler, the little locomotive should have ample run time and will be available in either 32mm or 45mm gauge.  Fitted with simplified Walschaerts valve gear, a removable cab roof and choice of chimneys, we feel this little engine will be a winner for 2024.  Once again David Fletcher has drawn the locomotive for us and illustrated a variety of attractive liveries and lining schemes.  UK RRP is anticipated to be £1795.00.

Bagnall were renowned builders of industrial locomotives for both standard gauge and narrow gauge.  They developed a huge range of designs and built numerous engines for the ‘big four’ and the MOD.  The 7″ x 12″ saddle tank was a mid-range narrow gauge design that could be supplied in a number of different formats.  Several examples of the type have been preserved, one of the most famous being the Rev. Teddy Boston’s ‘Pixie’ which ran round his railway in the garden of Cadeby rectory!

S19-40A BAGNALL 0-4-0ST LINED BLACK – 32mm GAUGE
S19-40B BAGNALL 0-4-0ST PLAIN BLACK – 32mm GAUGE
S19-40C BAGNALL 0-4-0ST LINED DARK GREEN – 32mm GAUGE
S19-40D BAGNALL 0-4-0ST LINED DARK BLUE – 32mm GAUGE
S19-40E BAGNALL 0-4-0ST LINED LIGHT GREEN – 32mm GAUGE
S19-40F BAGNALL 0-4-0ST LINED MAROON – 32mm GAUGE

S19-41A BAGNALL 0-4-0ST LINED BLACK – 45mm GAUGE
S19-41B BAGNALL 0-4-0ST PLAIN BLACK – 45mm GAUGE
S19-41C BAGNALL 0-4-0ST LINED DARK GREEN – 45mm GAUGE
S19-41D BAGNALL 0-4-0ST LINED DARK BLUE – 45mm GAUGE
S19-41E BAGNALL 0-4-0ST LINED LIGHT GREEN – 45mm GAUGE
S19-41F BAGNALL 0-4-0ST LINED MAROON – 45mm GAUGE

Video footage of the new 43XX

Our friend, Bram Hengeveld, has made a series of great videos featuring the new 43XX. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu7zjipwvVM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMow3TOCkHM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4CGz1avjMk

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Llanfair Garden Railway Preview

Llanfair Garden Railway Show 2nd & 3rd September

Only two weeks to go to the show!  We have had a major clear-out in our storage and will be bringing a heap of stock to sell, display locomotives, samples, ‘open box’ stock and second-hand items. It will be the last opportunity to purchase many ‘end of line’ items, never to be repeated….. scroll down to find a list of examples of the stock we will be bringing.

We are delighted to say that we will be bringing not one but three sample models to the Llanfair Garden Railway Show, the prototype 7/8th” scale Sirdar ‘Diana’, the new Accucraft US 13T Shay and the 1:29 scale GP60 diesel.

‘Open Box’ and damaged stock for sale at Llanfair

Here are some examples of the clearance stock we will be bringing to the show:

S19-35 TR No.1 45mm gauge, assorted liveries £1295.00

S19-36 SAR ‘Lawley’ 4-4-0, SAR or Beira green £2800.00

S19-37 Large Quarry Hunslet, maroon or blue £1295.00

S78-3 Bagnall 0-4-0ST saddle tank, black or green £1295.00

S78-4 Kerr Stuart ‘Wren’ 0-4-0ST, assorted liveries £995.00

R19-21 Lynton & Barnstaple Composite coach £95.00

R19-16 Isle of Man ‘Pairs’ coach £95.00

R19-24 Isle of Man ‘E’ Van, maroon & cream £50.00

R19-25 L&B ‘Howard’ van, brown or grey £60.00

These, and many more bargains, will only be available from the Accucraft stand over the weekend of the show.  See you there!

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Accucraft August News

Llanfair Garden Railway Show 2nd & 3rd September

Only a few weeks to go to the show!  We have had a major clear-out in our storage and will be bringing a heap of stock to sell, display locomotives, samples, ‘open box’ stock and second-hand items. It will be the last opportunity to purchase many ‘end of line’ items, never to be repeated…..

Last call for pre-orders for Diana!

With the first batch of the Kerr Stuart ‘Sirdar’ 0-4-0Ts now in production, make sure you get your order in if you want to guarantee a ride on the footplate of the prototype (courtesy of Phil Mason, the owner).  Some liveries may already be getting scarce so make sure you don’t miss out.  Only purchasers of the first batch will get a ‘ticket to ride’!

New for 2024 – 1:19 scale (16mm) Bagnall 0-4-0ST

Encouraged by the success of the Quarry Hunslet, scaled down from our 7/8ths” version, we have decided to shrink the Bagnall saddle tank in the wash as well!  With its stepped boiler, the little locomotive should have ample run time and will be available in either 32mm or 45mm gauge.  Fitted with simplified Walschaerts valve gear, a removable cab roof and choice of chimneys, we feel this little engine will be a winner for 2024.  Once again David Fletcher has drawn the locomotive for us and illustrated a variety of attractive liveries and lining schemes.  UK RRP is anticipated to be £1795.00.  Full details will follow in due course.

Rest assured, because of the small diameter of her boiler, we will NOT be scaling down the Kerr Stuart Diana!

Live Steam offerings from ‘The Clearing House’

An absolute corker!  Accucraft D&RGW T-12 4-6-0 in Moffat green livery.  Butane-fired, in great condition with one very careful owner.  These are extremely rare models! – £3995.00

Accucraft live steam D&RGW C-16 2-8-0, nice, well cared for example – £1850.00

Aster Berkshire 2-8-4 converted to Southern Pacific form, No. 3509, fitted with a Coffin pre-heater, a rare model of a rare prototype (there were only 10 SP examples).  The model is in  great condition, RC fitted and comes with a wooden carry case – £3950.00

Aster-Accucraft Great Northern Heavy Mikado 2-8-2 No. 3202, new and unused in its original box – £3500.00 

Aster-Accucraft Union Pacific Light Mikado 2-8-2 No. 2840, new and unused with its original box – £3250.00

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