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!
