9016 – Porterbrook Lila

I missed out on the first run of this livery and so got my preorder in as soon as the second run was announced. I have blue and green liveried examples from the first run and was blown away by the exceptional detail that Accurascale have put into these models. All three run smoothly and silently pulling long rakes of coaches without any trouble. The Porterbrook livery looks fantastic and I can't fault the paint job. I would highly recommend this model and have been extremely satisfied with this and a number of Accurascale's other models to date.

Accurascale…You Never Fail To Surprise Me…You Nailed It Yet Again with producing such a magnificent loco…In my opinion probably the best loco produced to date…Huge Massive Well Done to the whole team at accurascale…You did it yet again….No wonder you are top manufacturer of the year consecutively 10 out of 10 🤩

Fantastic model overall the slight bleed of light from the domino box is its issue the headcode is folded over will need to try sort that out

A stunning model of the legendary Deltic’s! So pleased with my model. Well done Accurascale on another belter of a model!

First time I have had this out of the box, nothing loose in the box runs superb fantastic finish well pleased

When the Deltic finally arrived due to a couple of delays, it was well worth the wait. The immense weight and attention to detail is just amazing. The locomotive performed excellently straight out of the box and has consistently done so on every occasion since. I run my layout on do so haven't been able to utilise all the Deltics features but of those that I have it's excellent. I have just placed 2 orders for two more locomotives that I hope will be up to the same high standard, a Pannier tank and an pre-order of a class 08.

This thing has such a presence on the track, it's quite hard to put into words (yet here I am not posting a picture or video...). This instantly became a favorite model of mine and I am glad Accurascale revisited this unusual livery in their second batch. Considering it sold out very quickly, let's hope for everyone else's sake that Accurascale are not quite done with Mr. 9016 Gordon Highlander just yet.

A stunning loco, and performs excellently. The livery is a real novelty to have too.
I know that safe packaging is important, but I just wish the boxes didn't take up quite so much space.

Another excellent model from accurascale amazing attention to detail, superb model.

Amazing model. Incredible detail, and great running.

Fantastic model! One detail pack was missing but Accurascale Support were excellent and sent a replacement set out.

My 2nd Deltic and like the 1st it's a incredible loco.
The loco and livery look great and after running in it runs superb without any issues.
Would like many more in the future if my finances allow.

My gift to self (robustly packaged & craftly built by Accurascale) is simply, Porterbrook Perfect !
First impressions based on sheer weight, overall package size, colour and graphics are delicious for a Deltic.
The finer details, for example, the sturdy cardboard box ends, with printed ‘accurascale’ - the coordinated colours of the main outer box which perfectly match the loco itself, are a credit to the creativity of the design team. The colour printed booklet, the sculptured metal signage, down to the presentation certificate signed by the wider team, all culminates in proudly owning a top quality model.
This is my first Accurascale loco purchase. It will certainly, not be my last.

How a loco runs is very important to me. I don't care how nice something looks, if it doesn't run well then it's not going to be a satisfying operating session or a worthwhile model.
This ran superbly straight out of the box. No stuttering on the slightly dirty bits, and no problems on the one bit of track that needs some attention. Fantastic low speed control even if it isn't a shunting loco, and a sensible top speed: none of this nothing, or flat out rubbish (hello H-----).
The one criticism is the ridiculous amount of packaging. The box is way too big, I am keeping the loco in the transparent inner bit and the box has gone into storage, that way it doesn't take up too much room on the shelf.

I just received the second release of 9016. This is an impressive model. The weight is amazing. The detailing and finish on this model is quite striking. Although 9016 only carried this livery for a relatively brief time, it would make an eye-catching sight on any 1999-early 2000s era layout.

Missed out on the first run, glad I ordered one lovely livery and runs smooth.

My second purchase of the Deltic by Accurascale and it’s top notch! Quality model with great detail, heavy chassis and very smooth runner. Bought the DCC ready version & didn’t need to fit a speaker when putting an HM7000 decoder in.

I am very pleased with this purchase. Very well packaged. Box art is really good and loco is very well packed.
Loco runs superb and the detail is amazing. I was really looking forward to this model as I missed out on the 1st run. A truly excellent model and without doubt the best Deltic model ever produced.

Not much more to add. Absolutely superb loco. Performas well as she looks. This is my 5th ACS loco but will not be my last.

The loco looks great, but I was expecting an instruction manual with it? Should there be one in the box?
Thanks.

Yeah these were great the first time round and they don't disappoint this time either. High levels of detail and none of it dropping off, fantastic performance and the livery is amazingly unusual and applied brilliantly. Would definitely recommend these as the prices are amazing as usual from Accurascale.

Still boxed unchecked

I am so very impressed with this locomotive. I saw reviews on the model and thought people were perhaps over exaggerating about the level of detail and weight. I couldn’t have been more wrong and so very impressed. The model is stunning and the level of detail is absolutely incredible. I am glad I went for the Porterbrook livery as again the paint work is really on point and such a stunning livery for such an iconic locomotive. Accurascale have 100% set the standards with not only this model but others also.

Probably my favorite diesel locomotive in my collection. Tons of detail, and hefty enough to pull just about anything I throw at it. The old Lima model of Gordon Highlander can rest easy, as we have the definitive answer from Accurascale.

Wow. As usual all we have come to expect from Accurascale.
Infinite details, brilliant execution in model form. I purchased the none sound version, but then purchased the sound chip and speaker. Very easy to put together, and wow what sound comes out. I don't think i have heard a louder model, luckily it comes with different levels, impressive. I think the only think that i will find daunting is the application of some of the finer details (such as shed badge and things), which are incredibly small. Wish me luck!!
Over all another great buy very pleased

The title of this review speaks for itself, this really is the best Diesel I have ever bought. It's heavy, runs like a dream, has working directional headlights and that Poterbrook Purple livery is gorgeous.

If you're having any second guesses about getting this model - please don't second guess and just get one - you really get your money's worth and they tend to sell out quite quickly.

And even if purple isn't your colour, there are the other colours as well.

Absolutely fantastic model. Attention to detail is outstanding and makes this one of the jewels in my collection. Accurascale have really gone above and beyond my expectations.