Accurascale has announced that their Pannier tank locomotive models are on track for delivery in Q3 2025, following a slight delay. This was necessary to address two key issues with the original design.
The first issue was with the dome, which was not sitting straight. Accurascale successfully overcame this challenge through intricate tooling adjustments.
The second issue was with the wiring, which was deemed messy and less than ideal. To resolve this, Accurascale collaborated with ESU to simplify the wiring and circuitry. The result is a much cleaner and more streamlined design, featuring pogo-pin connections and relocated stay-alive capacitors.
The new chassis design also includes a magnetic, removable smokebox door with a sliding mechanism, making it easier to fit the decoder without having to remove the body.
The Pannier models are still available to pre-order and will be priced at £139.95 for DC/DCC ready models and £239.99 for DCC sound-fitted models. The models will be available in a range of liveries, including:
- 5700 Class - L94 - London Transport Maroon
- 5700 Class - L91 - London Transport Maroon
- 5700 Class - 7754 - NCB Green
- 5700 Class - 7714 - Early Emblem Black
- 8750 Class - 9681 - Late Crest Black
- 8750 Class - 8763 - Early Emblem Lined Black
- 8750 Class - 9741 - British Railways Green
- 5700 Class - 5741 - GWR Green
- 5700 Class - 7755 - Shirtbutton Green
- 6700 Class - 6743 - Great Western Green
- 5700 Class - 5754 - Great Western Green
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