Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST 14" 47 in NCB blue

My engine arrived today and it is superb - everything from presentation to running on the rails. The packaging was equally good.
This was a replacement for my original order but the customer service has been second to none. I have been kept informed of progress throughout the return process.

Very nice model, especially the cab detail. Unfortunately the first model had a detail part loose in the box and only managed to run for 5 minutes before the drive mechanism came loose. Replacement model sent was fine and runs without fault but not as good as the Dapol Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0 that is heavier and runs much smoother. Overall though a nice model that looks good in NCB blue and has excellent cab detail.

Im loving it so far

On arrival, the loco was free rolling, as if it had no motor or gearing. I emailed Accurascale immediately and they got back to me within two hours to offer apologies and an easy to follow solution. As it transpired, the motor had simply shifted out of alignment. The loco now runs perfectly, and looks great with its light blue livery shining in the light.

Excellent model, with excellent customer service to match.

a lovely little engine, surprisingly weighty with plenty of die-cast metal and nicely detailed. Sadly this one arrived damaged with cab rear stoved in else would be 5 star - going through exchange process

The incredible attention to detail on this model is simply superb.
There is a charm about these industrial locos and Accurascale have paid tribute to these hard working locos in OO scale and this will add another level of detail to any modeller creating a typical industrial colliery scene.

I am pleased with this wee loco. I did have a bit of an issue with one nut coming loose on one of the coupling rods. Just keep an eye on these and tighten them up. They are 1.5mm nuts so search your toolbox for the smallest bit.

Another lovely little model from Accurascale. I know that this model was originally designed by Hattons but it is good to see Accurascale taking it over. My "Caledonia" ran well straight from the box and I am looking forward to fitting a decoder once they become available. My model did not suffer the distortion to the cab back that has been reported by some purchasers. This seems to be a problem relating to poor positioning of the model within the plastic clamshell packaging and is not a universal fault.

Thank you for producing a Scottish colliery pug. This is a great model and is very powerful for its size. This locomotive was originally built for use in Royal Ordnance Factories, one of several that were supplied as oil burners. After WW2 it was sold to the Fife Coal Company, in 1947 it passed to the NCB. It last worked at Kinneil Colliery, Bo'ness where it carried a mid-green livery. It went to Cowdenbeath Central Workshops in 1976 for overhaul assessment, later it was decided to dispose of the locomotive, which led to it being sold for scrap in 1977. It is now being restored at the Swindon & Cricklade Railway.

Actually Accurascale may have thought I received the locomotive around 4th November but I actually received it on the 13th. They need to sort out their relationship with Royal Mail because delivery was a source of confusion for many purchasers. Anyway it arrived in its massive box (far too big in my opinion) and still not able to prevent damage issues for some purchasers. Mine was fine though and the issue with the motor and gears engagement was not an issue either for me so I am pleased with my purchase. It's been on the rolling road for a while with another run before I chip it and from sounding a little rough to start with it has become a smooth runner in both directions and seems to have an excellent slow speed performance. Can't try it with a load yet but it seems to have plenty of power. If it pulls 10 wagons I'll be happy,more and I'll be
ecstatic . Finish is excellent. Very good value for money purchase and brilliant project by the wonderful Hattons and carried on by Accurascale.