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Accurascale ACC2400KUA

KUA Nuclear Flask Carrier Twin Pack

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Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

• Highly detailed, accurate scale model
• Factory-fitted detail parts (brake pipes, lamp irons, etc.)
• Factory-fitted etched metal details where required
• Factory-fitted pipework
• Sprung metal buffers
• Fully detailed under-frame
• Blackened metal 12mm disc wheels on metal axles, RP25.110 profile sets with 14.4mm back to backs and 26mm over pinpoints
• NEM coupler pockets fitted on 'kinematic' mounts with narrow tension lock couplers provided
• Multiple die-cast chassis parts for ideal weight over axles
• Length of Wagon, buffer to buffer of 325mm (650mm for the pair of wagons)

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Accurascale has released a twin-pack of OO gauge model nuclear flask carriers in the livery of Direct Rail Services. The wagons are based on the KUA design, built by Bombardier/Prorail at their Wakefield facility in 1998. The model features a highly detailed and accurate scale representation of the real-life wagons, which were used to transport spent nuclear fuel from Royal Navy submarines to Sellafield for disposal.

The wagons are designed to be used with Class 37/6 locomotives, which are also available to order. Key features of the model include factory-fitted detail parts, etched metal details, and pipework. The model also features sprung metal buffers and blackened metal wheels on metal axles. The wagons are designed for easy conversion to EM and P4 gauges.

Each wagon measures 325mm in length, buffer to buffer, with the pair of wagons measuring 650mm in total. The model is designed to be used on a minimum radius curve of 2.