Accucraft Quarry Hunslet unveiled

[Hugh Napier]

The engineering sample was on display at Llanfair and the Accucraft website now has images:

More here http://www.accucraft.uk.com/products/quarry-hunslet-live-steam-0-4-0st-in-78ths-scale/
Hugh

 

[pghewett]

Ah! If only one could start all over again...

GH

 

[PaulRhB]

Wow! what a neat backhead, thank goodness the L&B loco has my funds committed or I'd be changing scales again.

 

[bobg]

Perhaps a tad tricky to fit R/C to, but someone will have a go.

 

[StephH]

Have to say this looked flippin' amazing especially as its the first engineering sample! Finally a QHunslet with real heft! I have always liked the little TME and Finescale ones but they always look a bit lightweight, when seen with one of them this beast looks like it could have them for dinner
Steph'

 

[CoggesRailway]

when the worldwide economic meltdown ends I may get back into live steam! Gorgeous.

 

[StephH]

I like the engine but I am curious, rather than putting dummy water sight glasses in, why not put a working one so if the engine has a water top up system, the operater can run the engine more economically by seeing the level of water.

Granted, this would not be "scale" and could put the target market off.....

Its because the aim of the loco was to have as detailed a backhead as possible I suppose, being an open cab the 7/8ths requirement was to have a very neat and "real" looking backhead as the gas fittings etc allowed, and the two gauges are a very obvious feature on the prototype. The water filler is under the tank filler lid by the way I'm told!!! It has a nice start to the safety valve (not complete yet) and a lovely dinky pressure gauge!

ATB

Steph'

 

[tramcar trev]

when the worldwide economic meltdown ends I may get back into live steam! Gorgeous.

The meltdown is going to end???? I reckon it's just getting into 2nd gear... be patient wait till things slump even more then pounce when some poor bugger has to sell all his stuff to keep a roof over his head.....

 

[ceejaydee]

Sometime back I was considering the G1 LSWR B4 and had started to save but I'm thinking that if I do manage to get that sort of money together then this loco could be a better bet and could share a common track gauge with my G1 & G rather than needing 32mm for my favourite 2' gauge prototypes.

I have read a little about 7/8" scale but am not completely up to speed; are slate wagons available?

 

[Hugh Napier]

A couple of points raised above:

Radio control - I believe Dave Mees has already hatched a scheme to fit this and although Accucraft are supplying them manual only, I reckon there will be one or two specialists such as him out there who will oblige.

Slate wagons - yes, these are available as kits, DJB are planning one and Simply 7/8ths produce quite a range:
http://www.mikes-models.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=266

The water filler unscrews to reveal the boiler top up and the safety valves will carry the easing bar of the prototype.

Hugh

 

[StephH]

In addition Acme (Mike Ousby) is to do a Slate Wagon (laser cut wood) and Model Earth do resin runner wagon/slab/rubbish wagon kits.

Best place to find out about 7/8ths is the SE Lounge http://www.7-8ths.info/

ATB

Steph'

 

[ceejaydee]

All looking very interesting as I still find slate & skip wagons rather small even in 16mm scale.

Apologies for taking this off the original topic but I'm keeping within the overall 7/8" theme...

I see that Slater's now make the curly spoke wheels but where do you source the Sierra Valley wheels from?

 

[MRail]

In addition Acme (Mike Ousby) is to do a Slate Wagon

Mike did show me a pic he took of his prototype wagon posed beside the loco.
Looked just right.
Perphaps he'll post it here??

 

[bobg]

Any 'ball-park' on the price tag yet?

 

[ceejaydee]

Any 'ball-park' on the price tag yet?

Trackshack have is advertised at £750 which I think they are quoting as being £100 under the anticipated list.
I take it that list price is not 100% confirmed at present.

Black sold out for pre-order at TS.

 

[StephH]

SVE wheels can be got from Si Harris at Model Earth si@modelearth.net (some kits etc on on Rob Bennetts Busy Bodies pages http://www.robbennett.org/modeleart...hs.info/index.php?topic=16683893.msg66484#new < Link To http://www.7-8ths.info/in...=16683893.msg66484#new
ATB

Steph'

 

[Paul H]

I was waiting to see what the prototype looked like. Needless to say, I put in my order once I saw the photos. I am not sure mine will remain in a 'normal' quarry Hunslet configuration or livery. Two prototypes are pulling at me, both with a covered footplate and a base colour other then the two presently on offer.

 

[Sea Lion]

Lovely isn't it. I think you'll find plenty kit manufacturers all of a sudden offering 7/8ths products in the coming months. To be able to run small 2' gauge prototypes on 45mm gauge is all of a sudden like inventing a whole new hobby for many people I talk to. Can't wait to see what comes next

Happy steamings,

John

 

[JoelB]

Can't wait to see what comes next

Indeed...for those of us who would like to work in 7/8"=1' scale, but aren't necessarily interested in modelling slate quarries, I'm hoping that this engine will sell well enough that Accucraft UK will consider other prototypes that worked in a variety of industries -- a Bagnall saddle tank, for example.

 

[Sea Lion]

Can't wait to see what comes next

Indeed...for those of us who would like to work in 7/8"=1' scale, but aren't necessarily interested in modelling slate quarries, I'm hoping that this engine will sell well enough that Accucraft UK will consider other prototypes that worked in a variety of industries -- a Bagnall saddle tank, for example.

Oooh, yes, a Bagnall would be nice, I approve of them! (As well as lots of other small locos.)

Happy steamings,

John