November 11, 2011

D&RGW K-28 2-8-2

Accucraft is announcing 1:20.3 Scale, 45 mm Gauge, Coal Fired, Brass, Limited Production, D&RGW K-28 2-8-2 engines.

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AL87-180	1:20.3	D&RGW K-28 2-8-2 unlettered, coal fired	$6,500

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AL87-181	1:20.3	D&RGW K-28 2-8-2 #473 Flying Rio Grande, coal fired	$6,500

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AL87-182	1:20.3	D&RGW K-28 2-8-2 #473 Bumble Bee, coal fired	$6,500

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AL87-183	1:20.3	D&RGW K-28 2-8-2 #478 Flying Rio, coal fired	$6,500

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AL87-184	1:20.3	D&RGW K-28 2-8-2 #476 Flying Rio, coal fired	$6,500

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AL87-185	1:20.3	D&RGW K-28 2-8-0 #475 Green w/ Moffat, coal fired	$6,500

September 12, 2011

A3 No. 4472 "Flying Scottsman"

Sir Nigel Gresley was renowned for his Pacific express locomotives, the first of which, the A1 class, entered service in 1922. The A3 was a modification of the A1 and over time all of the surviving A1s were rebuilt as A3s. No. 4472 "Flying Scotsman" was built in 1923 and went on to become one of the most famous steam locomotives in the world setting many records along the way. After the war it was renumbered 103 then, after the nationalization, carried the number 60103, remaining in service on the East Coast mainline until 1963. During its service career it covered over 2,000,000 miles and travelled non-stop from London to Edinburgh in 8 hours. It was sold into private ownership, was sent to America and Australia and is today under restoration at The National Railway Museum in York.

The models will feature:

• Butane fired
• Copper boiler, Brass boiler jacket
• Brass cab, Brass tender, Steel drivers
• Walschaerts valve gear, Safety valve
• Water level glass, Pressure gauge, Lubricator, Gas tank in tender (water bath)
• Axle water pump with bypass valve
• Water hand pump with check valve

• Scale: 1:32
• Gauge: 45 mm Gauge
• Mini radius: 6' 6" (120 mm)
• Length: 47.75" (1213 mm)
• Width: 4.25" (108 mm)
• Height: 6.3" (160 mm)

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
S32-1	1:32	BR Brunswick Green #60103 (as Running Early 1960's) w/ Double Chimney and Deflectors	$3,400
S32-2	1:32	BR Brunswick Green #60103 (as Running Early 1950's) with Single Chimney	$3,400
S32-3	1:32	LNER Doncaster Green #4472, (as Running 1975) with Single Chimney	$3,400
S32-4	1:32	LNER Doncaster Green #4472 (as Running in 2005) with Double Chimney and Deflectors	$3,400

'LEW' L&B 2-6-2T

Lew was built in 1925 to a similar design to the previous Manning Wardle locomotives constructed for the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, the main difference being a redesigned cab to eliminate a smoke trap, and give more room to the crew. Following the L & B tradition, she was named after one of the local rivers with a three-letter name. She was sold at auction along with other L&B equipment in November 1935, two months after the railway closed. However, she was purchased by the contractor dismantling the line and was used on these trains until July 1936. In September 1936, the loco sailed from Britain on the SS Sabor - believed to have been destined for a plantation in Brazil. Despite the efforts of many enthusiasts, no proof of the locomotive's current whereabouts, or eventual fate has been discovered. The Ffestiniog has recently completed a replica of the loco and christened it 'Lyd', thus continuing the tradition of three-letter river names. Until pre-production images are available we are illustrating the loco with a photo of Lyd on the Ffestiniog Railway.

The model is internally gas fired and available either manually controlled or fitted with radio control. The engine is gauge adjustable for either 32mm ('0' gauge) or 45mm ('1' gauge) - all the parts for this are supplied with the model. This operation can be undertaken by the owner and only takes a few minutes. The cab roof lifts up to give access to the gas, water and lubricator fillers. The boiler is fitted with a water level check valve and the lubricator has an under floor drain. The wheels are spoked and insulated as standard. The model is built from stainless steel and brass, and with the correct maintenance, will give a lifetime of pleasure.

The models will feature:

• Butane fired
• 60psi working pressure
• Joy valve gear
• Safety valve
• Pressure gauge
• Water gauge

• Scale: 1:19
• Gauge: 32/45mm
• Mini radius: 36" (900 mm)

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
S19-17	1:32	L&B LEW 2-6-2T Southern Green	$1,970

Lynton & Barn Staple Coaches

The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway had its original rolling stock manufactured by the Bristol Wagon & Carriage Works. The coaches were built to a very high standard and came in a variety of forms, some of which were modified during their careers on the line. Following closure in 1935 many were sold off and found alternative use as summer houses and sheds. Remarkably nine coaches (or parts thereof) survived, one is running on the Ffestiniog Railway, one (largely un-restored) is in the National Railway Museum and the rest are in the care of the re-born L & B in various stages of restoration.

The models are constructed in plastic with die cast metal bogies and feature full seating detail. The coaches come with a 45mm insulated wheel set fitted but a 32mm wheel set is provided for use on '0' gauge. Couplings are chopper type but have a hook fitted if you wish to remove the chopper hook and use 3 link chains.

The models will feature:

• Plastic construction with die-cast metal
• Metal wheels
• Full seating detail

• Scale: 1:19
• Gauge: 32/45mm Gauge
• Mini radius: 3' 3" (1m)
• Length: 24.61" (625mm)
• Width: 5.04" (128mm)
• Height: 6.02" (153mm)

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
R19-18	1:19	L & B Brake Composite Coach No15, Southern Green, 1 Car	$266
R19-19	1:19	L & B 3rd Class Coach, Southern Green, 1 Car	$266
R19-20	1:19	L & B 3rd Class Coach, Centre Observation Coach, Southern Green, 1 Car	$266
R19-21	1:19	L & B Composite Coach, Southern Green, 1 Car	$266

Baldwin 4-4-0

The 4-4-0 was a small sized inside frame locomotive that worked all over North and South America. They were Built in the 1870's and 1880's. The 4-4-0 shared many common parts with other similar sized locomotives of the same period. The three point suspension allowed these engines to go over fairly rough track without derailing, and also because of their large drivers move along at a good speed with a passenger train on level track. The classic 4-4-0 or American is the locomotive that most people think of when the old west was young. Hollywood correctly uses these preserved locomotives even today when needing trains of that period.

The models will feature:

• Butane Fired
• D-Valve
• Simplified Stephenson valve gear
• Pressure gauge
• Water sight glass
• Adjustable lubricator

• Scale: 1:20.3
• Gauge: 45mm
• Mini radius: 48" (1.2M)
• Length: 26.85" (681.95mm)
• Width: 4.13" (105mm)
• Height: 7.68" (195mm)

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AC77-724	1:20.3	4-4-0 Denver & Rio Grande Colorado Boone #101 Live Steam	$2,399

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AC77-720	1:20.3	4-4-0 Black Unlettered, Live Steam	$2,399

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AC77-723	1:20.3	4-4-0 N.C.N.G. Grass Valley #1, Live Steam	$2,399

D&RGW T-12 4-6-0

Denver and Rio Grande Western Class T-12 was built in 1883 by Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. It was built as a passenger locomotive with 46" drivers, the second largest drivers used on any three foot gauge D&RGW locomotive.

During its service career it was used on all of the major D&RGW narrow gauge lines. It was taken out of service in 1938 and then refurbished in 1939 to appear at the 1939 New York World's Fair.

The model is internally gas fired and is constructed with brass and stainless steel. It should pull up to a dozen standard-size freight cars on good level track. Grades and sharp curves will diminish its capability. A good engineer will learn the engine's characteristics and idiosyncrasies over time, to get the best performance and longest duration from it.

The models will feature:

• Electric: 0~24V DC Pittman motor, sound ready
• Live-steam: Butane fired, C Copper boiler, D-valvem, R/C ready

• Scale: 1:20.3
• Gauge: 45mm
• Mini radius: 48" (1.2M)
• Length: 35" (889.6mm)
• Width: 5" (127mm)
• Height: 7.76" (197.1mm)

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AL88-250	1:20.3	T-12 4-6-0 Green Boiler, Unlettered, Electric	$2,499
AL88-251	1:20.3	T-12 4-6-0 #167 Green w/ Moffat Logo, Electric	$2,499
AL88-252	1:20.3	T-12 4-6-0 #169 Green w/ Moffat Logo, Electric	$2,499
AL88-253	1:20.3	T-12 4-6-0 #175 Green w/ Moffat Logo, Electric	$2,499
AL87-250	1:20.3	T-12 4-6-0 Green Boiler, Unlettered, Live Steam	$2,799
AL87-251	1:20.3	T-12 4-6-0 #167 Green w/ Moffat Logo, Live Steam	$2,799
AL87-252	1:20.3	T-12 4-6-0 #169 Green w/ Moffat Logo, Live Steam	$2,799
AL87-253	1:20.3	T-12 4-6-0 #175 Green w/ Moffat Logo, Live Steam	$2,799

May 23, 2011

New for Accucraft is the B&O 0-4-0 switcher with sloped tender. These are 1:29 Scale, 45mm gauge, with 48" minimum radius, 22.69" L x 4.02" W x 5.83" H, made of brass, steel, and die-cast metal, butane fired, and includes pressure gauge, lubricator, hand water pump in tender. Note that they are limited production.

Built-to-order only!

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
G721-01	1:29	B&O 0-4-0 Switcher Unlettered Black, Live Steam	$1,599
G721-02	1:29	B&O 0-4-0 Switcher #96, Live Steam	$1,599
G721-03	1:29	B&O 0-4-0 Switcher Switcher #99, Live Steam	$1,599

Also new are the USRA 0-6-0 switcher with vanderbilt tenders. These are 1:29 Scale, 45mm gauge, with 48" minimum radius, made of brass, steel, and die-cast metal, butane fired, and includes pressure gauge, lubricator, hand water pump in tender, steel driving rods, steel driver wheels. Note that they are limited production.

Built-to-order only!

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
G732-01	1:29	0-6-0 Vandy Tender - Unlettered Black, Live Steam	$1,899
G732-02	1:29	0-6-0 Vandy Tender - SP #1221, Live Steam	$1,899
G732-03	1:29	0-6-0 Vandy Tender - UP #4436, Live Steam	$1,899

This is a second run of the USRA 0-6-0 switcher. These are 1:29 Scale, 45mm gauge, with 48" minimum radius, 28.5" L x 3.85" W x 5.85" H, made of brass, steel, and die-cast metal, butane fired, and includes pressure gauge, lubricator, hand water pump in tender, steel driving rods, steel driver wheels. Note that they are limited production.

Built-to-order only!

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
G731-04	1:29	USRA 0-6-0 Pennsylvania #8262, Live Steam	$1,899
G731-07	1:29	USRA 0-6-0 Canadian National #7470, Live Steam	$1,899
G731-09	1:29	USRA 0-6-0 CN&W 2605, Live Steam	$1,899
G731-10	1:29	USRA 0-6-0 NYC #6999, Live Steam	$1,899
G731-11	1:29	USRA 0-6-0 Nickel Plate Road #384, Live Steam	$1,899
G731-12	1:29	USRA 0-6-0 D&RGW #61, LIve Steam	$1,899

Whitcomb 45-ton side-rod diesel. These are 1:20.3 Scale, 45mm gauge, with 48" minimum radius, 16.63" L x 5.32" W x 6.80" H, made of brass, and operate on 0~24V DC power. Note that they are limited production.

Built-to-order only!

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AC78-531	1:20.3	Whitcomb 45T Side Rod Diesel Grey Unlettered	$1,100

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AC78-532	1:20.3	Whitcomb 45T Side Rod Diesel Yellow Unlettered	$1,100

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AC78-533	1:20.3	Whitcomb 45T Side Rod Diesel Blue Unlettered	$1,100

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AC78-534	1:20.3	Whitcomb 45T Side Rod Diesel Green Unlettered	$1,100

East Broad Top 2-8-2 #12. These are 1:20.3 Scale, 45mm gauge, with 48" minimum radius, 35.02 in. (889.60 mm) x 5.02 in. (127.50 mm) x 7.76 in. (197.01 mm). The electric version runs on 0~24V DC power, while the Live Steam version is butane fired (and includes safety valve, pressure gauge, water sigh glass, adjustable lubricator, hand water pump, R/C ready).

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AC88-160	1:20.3	East Broad Top 2-8-2 #12 Type Unlettered, Electric	$2,999
AC88-161	1:20.3	East Broad Top 2-8-2 #12, Electric	$2,999
AL87-160	1:20.3	East Broad Top 2-8-2 #12 Type Unlettered, Live Steam	$3,499
AL87-161	1:20.3	East Broad Top 2-8-2 #12, Live Steam	$3,499

Pennsylvania Railroad N8 caboose. These are 1:32 Scale, 45mm gauge, 12.51" L x 3.65" W x 5.09" H. Brass construction.

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AL93-051	1:32	Pennsylvania Caboose #478114	$499
AL93-052	1:32	Pennsylvania Caboose #478141	$499
AL93-053	1:32	Pennsylvania Caboose #478120	$499

February 2, 2011

Accucraft is announcing I.O.M. No 15, 'CALEDONIA' 0-6-0T. 'Caledonia' was built in 1885 for the Manx Northern Railway in the Isle of Man, by Dubs & Co of Glasgow, works No 2178. This is a 1:20.3 (15mm:1foot) scale model 'Caledonia'. The minimum desired radius is 2 feet 6 inches (LGB R2), but under extreme circumstances the model will negotiate 2 feet radius curves (LGB R1), but only at a slow speed due to the long wheelbase of the model.

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
E20-3	1:20.3	I.O.M. No 15, 'CALEDONIA', Blue - Circa 2004, Electric	$1,145
E20-4	1:20.3	I.O.M. No 15, 'CALEDONIA', Tuscan Red, Manx Northern - Circa 2007, Electric	$1,145
E20-5	1:20.3	I.O.M. No 15, 'CALEDONIA', Indian Red - Circa 1964, Electric	$1,145
S20-4	1:20.3	I.O.M. No 15, 'CALEDONIA', Blue - Circa 2004, Live Steam	$1,625
S20-5	1:20.3	I.O.M. No 15, 'CALEDONIA', Tuscan Red, Manx Northern - Circa 2007, Live Steam	$1,625
S20-6	1:20.3	I.O.M. No 15, 'CALEDONIA', Indian Red - Circa 1964, Live Steam	$1,625

January 25, 2011

Accucraft is announcing new items available in February and March. All feature the following:

• 1:20.3 Scale / 45mm Gauge
• Brass & Stainless Steel
• Butane Fired
• 60 PSI Working Pressure
• Displacement Lubricator
• Piston Valve
• Pressure Gauge
• Safety Valve
• Water Sight Glass
• Insulated Wheels
• R/C Ready

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AL87-011	1:20.3	SAXONIAN IK 0-6-0, live steam	$1,959

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AL87-012	1:20.3	SAXONIAN IIIK 0-6-2	$2,799

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AL87-013G	1:20.3	SAXONIAN VIK 0-10-0 GREEN	$3,099

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AL87-013R	1:20.3	SAXONIAN VIK 0-10-0 REICHSBAHN	$3,099

January 20, 2011

Accucraft is announcing new items available in February.

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
?	1:19	Southern African Railway 2-8-2, live steam	$4,500

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
?	1:20.3	Jackson & Sharp coach	$279

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
?	1:20.3	Combine car	$279

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AP-21611		Adjustable Lubricator, soldering required (above, left)	$80.00
AP-28202		Suction fan, battery-powered (above, right)	$105.00

December 24, 2010

In 1900 the El Dorado Lumber Company was formed to take over the American River Land & Lumber Company. One of the first things El Dorado Lumber did was to build the cable way across the American River in 1901 and connected the Pino Grande mill with the facilities at Camino, California. Lumber was logged and rough milled at the Pino Grande site, and was loaded on lumber cars for the trip across the river, and on to Camino. For the next 6 years the company prospered but the economic panic of 1907 forced its closure for the next four years.

In 1911 the El Dorado Lumber Company was sold, and reorganized as the Michigan - California Lumber Company in 1918. Michigan California Lumber Company Climax number 4 was built in 1902. Its weight was 67,000 lbs. Cylinders were 12 x 14 and had 31" drivers. The boiler pressure was 160 lbs.

This very powerful Climax was used to pull loads up 7% grade from South cable to the first summit unit it was replaced in 1913. The engine was then taken apart and taken across on the cable and was used for switching in the camps and also for the track laying crews in the woods. In the early 1930's it was retired however it was reconditioned and used again in the late 1930's for a short time. Both the Heisler and the Climax were cut up for scrap in 1942 for the war effort!

The unlettered straight stack version that is offered of this Climax is a generic version of the same size engines as it would have come stock from the Climax factory! The model has these features:

• 1:20.3 / 45 mm.
• Construction: Brass and Stainless Steel.
• Minimum Radius: 4 ft.
• Dimensions: 18.5 in. x 4.13 in. x 6.63 in.
• Weight: 13.5lbs.

The electric version has these specs:

• 0 - 24 V DC
• Operating lights
• Working couplers
• Sound ready

The live-steam version has these specs:

• Butane gas fired
• Two Cylinders, Piston valve, Safety valves, Simulated Stevenson valve, Water level glass, Pressure gauge, Adjustable lubricator, Hand operated water pump in tender.

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AC78-631	1:20.3	Climax, Two Truck, Straight Stack, Unlettered, Electric	$1,689
AC78-632	1:20.3	Climax, Two Truck, Mich. Cal. #4, Electric	$1,689

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AC77-631	1:20.3	Climax, Two Truck, Straight Stack, Unlettered, Live Steam	$1,889
AC77-632	1:20.3	Climax, Two Truck, Mich. Cal. #4, Live Steam	$1,889

December 8, 2010

Accucraft announces the Pennsylvania 4-4-4-4 Class T1 Live Steam locomotive. The Pennsylvania Railroad's 4-4-4-4 Class T1 passenger locomotives were their last-built steam locomotives. They were not articulated, but were Duplex drive and had poppet valves. The first two, #6110 and #6111, were built by Baldwin in 1942. These locomotives were considered successful and could pull 16 cars at 100 MPH. They were also technically advanced and more efficient than previous designs. Later, 50 more of these were built in 1945-46 for a total of 52. Locomotives #5500 to #5524 were built by the Pennsylvania Railroad's Juniata Shops and #5525 to #5549 were built by Baldwin. The large tenders carried 38.6 tons of coal, 19,200 gallons of water and could travel between Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Chicago, Illinois with only one stop. Wheel slip problems were later found to be controllable by more experienced engineers. The streamline design by Raymond Lowey was in later years the inspiration for the Baldwin Lima "Shark Nose" diesels. The model has these features:

• 1:32 scale, 45mm gauge, Alcohol fired.
• Minimum Radius: 10 ft.
• Length: Engine: 25.67 in., Tender: 20.34 in.
• Width: 4.02 in.
• Height: 5.75 in.
• Wheel Arrangement: 4-4-4-4
• Valve: Four Cylinders w/ D-Valve
• Working Pressure: 60 PSI
• Fittings: Pressure Gauge, Water Level Glass, Axle Water Pump w/ Bypass Valve, Hand Water Pump in Tender, Adjustable Lubricator

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AL97-101	1:32	Pennsylvania 4-4-4-4 Class T1, Live Steam	$5,500

November 20, 2010

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AP-21766		Goodall Valve	$15.00
AP-21767		Goodall Valve Water Bottle	$15.00
AP-21768		Goodall Valve and Water Bottle	$25.00

October 27, 2010

Accucraft announces the BR Britannia Class 7 Live Steam locomotive. The model has these features:

• 1:32 scale, 45mm gauge, Alcohol fired.
• A slip eccentric designed locomotive.
• Featuring inside slide valve operation.
• Outside Walschaerts valve gear.
• Outside fully working twin cylinders.
• Working cylinder drain cocks.
• Sprung axles, sprung buffers.
• Blackened wheel rims.
• Water by pass valve.
• Steam fed oil booster.
• Axle pump as well as hand pump.
• Lubricator, pressure and water gauges.

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AL97-111	1:32	BR Britannia Class 7, Live Steam	$3,500

October 3, 2010

Accucraft announces the Plantation Engine 0-4-2, live steam, 1:20.3 scale, brass & stainless steel, limited quantity.

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
AC77-045	1:20.3	Plantation Engine 0-4-2, unlettered, black	$899
AC77-046	1:20.3	Plantation Engine 0-4-2, IUKI, black	$899

B&O 0-4-0 "Dockside", 1:29 Scale, brass & stainless steel, live steam, limited quantity.

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
G722-01	1:29	B&O 0-4-0 "Dockside", unlettered, black	$995
G722-02	1:29	B&O 0-4-0 "Dockside", #97, black	$995
G722-03	1:29	B&O 0-4-0 "Dockside", #98, black	$995

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
G12-111	7-1/2"	Plymouth, electric green or yellow	$3,500
G12-211	7-1/4"	Plymouth, electric green or yellow	$3,500

This is a re-run of the 1937 AAR 40-foot boxcar with all new road numbers. The cars feature die-cast sprung trucks with metal wheels, and are available in single units of sets of six.

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
?	1:32	single car	$109
?	1:32	six-car set	$645

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
G12-111	1:29	Wheels, freight car 2 axle (pk)	$12.00
G12-211	1:29	Wheels, ball bearing 2 axle (pk)	$39.00

Part #	Scale	Description	Price
N-301	1-1/2"	Coupler, 7-1/2" gauge, steel (pair)	$65.00
N-303	1-1/2"	Coupler, 7-1/2" gauge, steel, offset 1/4" up (pair)	$65.00
N-305	1-1/2"	Coupler, 7-1/2" gauge, steel, offset 1/4" down (pair)	$65.00