7808 – 'Cookham Manor' GWR 7800

Knowing I was going to visit Didcot Railway Centre in June 2023 (from New Zealand), it was only fitting that I purchased 7808 'Cookham Manor'. What a superb model of the prototype it is. The attention to detail is simply stunning, with many separately fitted parts and crisp livery application. While the fitment of the chimney to the smokebox could be a little better, the copper top looks almost real. Way better than the usual painted efforts of other manufacturers. Speaking of the smokebox, the matt black finish is also a magnificent and welcome change. The wheels are beautifully molded, and the coupling and connecting rods look impressively heavy.

I have the DC version, and the 3 pole motor is perfectly adequate for my application.

Should Accurascale produce a second run of this model, I'll certainly be investing in another; hopefully 'Lyndham Manor' or 'Odney Manor', particularly if they are modelled in as preserved condition.

I could not be more pleased with my purchase. Highly recommended.

Absolutely delighted with my Manor. Runs faultlessly, excellent details and sounds. The firebox flicker is brilliant. I now have three Accurascale locos and they are all my favourites. Much better value than the competition. Now waiting for the Class 31 to arrive.

Yet another stunning model from accurascale. Excellent level of detail and a well finished model. The firebox glow is a definite highlight, much more realistic level of glow compared to other RTR models. Blasting around the track with the layout in "night time mode" we just need some crew members to finish the effect off nicely. Well done once again accurascale and I cannot wait for more amazing model releases in the not so distant future!

Again and again Accurascale bring us the absolute best in 00 gauge Models. From the drain **** to the flickering firebox. The detail on this model as with all there others is just above and beyond. Bravo Accurascale!

The model arrived well packed with a great little booklet about the class as well as the operating instructions. The model itself compares exactly to its full size counterpart and I am really impressed with the level of detail. With a die cast chassis and a detailed cab/footplate, every rivet ‘pops’ on this! I have the DCC sound version and this is just brilliant with crisp sounds that match the motion to the extent I can almost see the steam. The price is great too with no increases from moment of launch so I feel it is value for money too.

If you understand that this is a finely detailed model, and bits can fall off if handled anything carefully, you’re in for a treat. It runs smoothly, even before running in, and sounds great. You won’t be disappointed.

Bought the Manor a while back as a bookend for my dad and I - growing up my favourite loco was 89001 and his was 7808. First test runs were great but have the layout up and running now and words fail me. He modelled GWR when I was young, and if he was still around he'd be knocked out by the smooth running and the fine detail - its a different planet to what he knew. Nothing is ever perfect, but some things come really close - if there's anything not right with this, I certainly can't see it. Amazing.

Purchased on impulse while waiting for class 37 and I am very glad I did. I am not a steam "expert" but even I could see the amount of work and detail that had gone into this model. Very nervous taking the coal load out, but when replaced with real coal and the excellent bespoke crew it took it the model to a even higher level ! Well done guys, any chance of a Stanier Jubilee?

Fantastic locomotive. Definition of the details just right, plenty of other manufacturers add the same detail in, but accurascales approach makes it stand out, you can see crisp rivets and fixings at arm's length.

Paint finish is great, particularly the matted smokebox, saves me doing that bit!

Runs nice and smooth. At first when I turned the power on, nothing happened, then it took off like a racehorse! After that it seemed to have overcomenits stiction and ran well.

The shear bulk of the box is my only gripe. It's double the size of competitors, and hence means I've only space for one loco where there would normally be two.

I had already purchased Dinmore Manor and was delighted with the quality, detail and value.
Having consulted my 1961 Ian Allen Combined Volume I realised that I had also spotted Cookham Moor - hence the purchase. I am very glad I have. It is superb

All my purchases so far have been BR Blue era diesels.
I am so impressed by two Deltic’s and two Class 37’s already purchased from Accurascale, and after seeing the reviews of the new Manor’s, I couldn’t resist when the sound fitted ‘Cookham Manor’ was back on sale again.
Once again the detail is absolutely fantastic and puts other manufacturers to shame at a fraction of the cost.
The sound is really good, though lacking an Accurathrash speaker makes it quieter than the diesels previously purchased.
The randomness of the other sounds and firebox flicker, all add to the enjoyment of just watching the loco run around on our club layout.
Well done again Accurascale and keep up the good work!

Brilliant detailed model ! Superb service from the crew at Accurascale!
Highly recommend the company!

Brilliant piece of kit, amazing detail

This is a brilliant locomotive, detailed and excellent in every way.

What a great loco which covers all bases. Has loksound decoder with stay alives already fitted. Runs like a dream over my junction furnished with insulfrog slips and crossings at low speeds too.

Brilliant. All completely faultless. Service and delivery and actual model.

What a smashing engine, I'm no steam loco expert, but it looks great. A good application of a simple GWR green livery. It certainly has some weight behind it and will be a great addition to my English Riviera holiday line preserved loco roster.

I am not a GWR modeller but, I thought if their diesels are so good then the steam locos would be outstanding -I wasn't wrong. Besides looking good it is a great performer I am so impressed by the appearance and quality and despite the objections of an il-informed youtuber’s review; he did not do his research; I have actually bought two. The diecast makes this an extremely good performer, it has manged eight older Bachmann Collett coaches, better than some other recent new products. The sound is superb, high quality. If you compare prices – diecast, great performance and sound - with more expensive products from the guys on the Kent coast. This is a true winner.

Delivered on time, well packaged. Ran really well when put on track for the first time. the model looked perfect when all details were looked at when train was out of the box.

Excellent model

Cookham Manor is the finest locomotive available today. I have 50 plus locomotives on the railway and others on display but this ne is nearly too good to use - nearly went on display. It runs very quietly and smooth at all speeds. It looks wonderful and will soon be joined by other Accurascale 'Manors' as I sell and retire the present fleet of Manors. Great Buy.

Have not put it on layout yet waiting for decoder to arrive but looks stunning

Really happy with this new steam model. My second locomotive by accurascale, and it doesn't dissapoint. Great finish and loads of detail. Got the dc model this time but will soon get the dcc chip fitted to see all its features. Keep up the good work!

Excellent value.

A truely beautiful locomotive that has been reproduced in a fantastic way.

Over the years I have stopped buying Steam locos and concentrated on Diesels mainly due to them running smoothly and of better quality. After watching some reviews on YouTube, I decided to buy one. I was extremely satisfied with the super detail and to me more importantly that it was a smooth runner through the speed range. The scale top speed at 90mph, although I have not checked, seems very fast. Two other items that stand out to me are the connecting rods which seem to be stronger and more accurate than competitors and the firebox lights and sound that come on automatically during running instead of been on all the time. The only thing missing to me are some front lights. I hope that they produce some of the larger steam engines in the future.

The model is fantastic. Looks great, runs ver smoothly and quietly.
The only slight issue is that the optional piece that fits in place of the front coupling keeps falling out.