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Accurascale ACC2417-W2960

Siphon G - Dia. O.59 - BR Maroon: W2982

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI/AI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

Welcome to the Accurascale Siphon G, covering the 0.33 diagram, the BR(W) 0.62, the O.59 and M.34 conversions, as well as the BR Newspaper Van conversions of the O.62 (NNV) in 00/4mm scale. 

Common Features:

• Highly-detailed OO Gauge / 1:76.2 Scale Models on 16.5mm track
• Extremely fine exterior detail on roof and coach ends
• Separately-applied etched metal and high-fidelity plastic parts, including handrails, brake/steam heat pipes, cabling, footsteps (with tread)
• Fully-detailed underframe with numerous finely details separate parts, pipe runs and accurate differences between versions
• Replica scale, finely detailed bogies
• Blackened RP25.110 profile wheel-sets with 14.4mm back-to-back measurements, and 26mm over pinpoints running in brass bearings
• Correct height NEM standard coupling sockets with mini tension lock couplers
• Minimum Radius 438mm (2nd Radius Set-track)
• Coach Length: 216mm

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Accurascale Siphon G is a range of OO gauge model railway coaches that cover various British Railways liveries, including BR maroon. The models are built to a high level of detail, featuring separately-applied etched metal and plastic parts, including handrails, brake and steam heat pipes, and cabling.

The coaches are available in different versions, including the 0.33 diagram, BR(W) 0.62, O.59, and M.34 conversions, as well as BR Newspaper Van conversions of the O.62. They are built to a scale of 1:76.2 and are designed for use on 16.5mm track.

Key features of the models include highly detailed exterior and interior details, including roof and coach end details, and finely detailed bogies. The underframe is also highly detailed, with numerous separate parts, pipe runs, and accurate differences between versions.

The models are equipped with blackened RP25.110 profile wheel-sets with 14.4mm back-to-back measurements and 26mm over pinpoints running in brass bearings. The coaches also feature correct height NEM standard coupling sockets with mini tension lock couplers, allowing for smooth and secure coupling to other model trains.

The minimum radius for these models is 438mm, equivalent to a second radius set-track, and the coach length is 216mm.