Accurascale has announced that a second production run of its OO gauge GWR pannier tank models is on the way, building on the original range released last year.
The new batch will showcase a variety of tooling styles, liveries and identities spanning the Great Western Railway, British Railways, industrial and preservation periods.
It will also incorporate refinements to the electrical pickup system while keeping the same level of detail and specifications as the initial release.
Liveries and identities
- No. 8764 in Great Western Railway green
- No. 3608 in GWR shirt‑button livery
- No. 8751 in GWR wartime black
- No. 5753 in British Railways early crest livery
- No. 7774 in British Railways late crest livery
- No. 3650 in Stephenson‑Clarke Ltd blue
In addition, preserved No. 9600 in BR lined black, shown in its main‑line preservation condition, will be available as an Accurascale Exclusive through the manufacturer’s direct sales channels. Each model will come with a certificate and exclusive packaging.
Features and specification
The new run builds on Accurascale’s existing pannier‑tank tooling, which was designed to accommodate a broad range of prototype variations across the class.
According to Accurascale, the updated models benefit from improved electrical pickup arrangements, aimed at delivering smoother running performance. These enhancements complement the detail and realism introduced in the first release.
As with the first series, the range includes a range of tooling configurations that reflect differences between individual locomotives and build batches.
Prototype information
No. 8764 was built at Swindon in October 1933 as part of Lot 282. It was an early member of the 8750 class, featuring a larger cab while retaining the original water filler layout. The locomotive spent most of its career in the London area before being withdrawn in 1962.
Constructed in February 1939, No. 3608 was newly allocated to Oxford and stayed with the area for much of its life. It was withdrawn from Southall in June 1965.
No. 8751, finished in September 1933, was the second locomotive with the enlarged 8750‑class cab. It later appeared in GWR wartime black and served until its withdrawal in 1962.
No. 5753, built in April 1929 as part of Lot 238, spent the majority of its service at Southall and was withdrawn in September 1959.
No. 7774, completed by the North British Locomotive Company in March 1931, operated in South Wales, serving at several depots before being withdrawn in November 1959.
No. 3650 entered service in 1939 and later found a second career in industrial use with Stephenson‑Clarke Ltd at Gwaun‑cae‑Gurwen. After preservation, it was restored and returned to steam at Didcot Railway Centre in 2008.
The exclusive No. 9600 was finished at Swindon in February 1945 and later worked for the National Coal Board following its withdrawal from British Railways. Preserved by 7029 Clun Castle Ltd, it gained a reputation as one of Tyseley’s most famous pannier tanks, operating extensively on the main line during two boiler certifications.
Pricing and availability
Accurascale has maintained the same price points as the first production run.
- DC/DCC‑Ready models will cost £139.99
- DCC Sound‑Fitted versions will retail for £239.99
The models are scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2027 and will be available through Accurascale’s retailer network as well as directly from the manufacturer.
