accurascale class 31 review and running

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

I have the Intercity livery model ordered and looking forward to it;s arrival, Cheers Kev

[@stocktonjunction]

I do like that livery but although it fits my era it doesn't fit my running location, although I suppose it's entirely possible that livery could of run replacing a breakdown or something 🤔

[@cornishrailproductions]

Looks like a great model. I’ve ordered 31128 though sadly I only have a dc layout so won’t be able to experience the great sounds that come with the DCC version

[@stocktonjunction]

@@cornishrailproductions I'm sure u will still enjoy it anyway they are great models. I just hope the class 50s are as good as I've got 3 coming !!!

[@neilbarron858]

Would like to see more of your layout. Is it based on Stockton ?

[@stocktonjunction]

@neilbarron858 thanks I will show more in future there's not a lot of scenics in place yet. No it's not based on Stockton. The name comes from a relation named after my grandad it's a fictional station I decided to base it on the London Exeter line in nse br era as I will later on have station announcements I'm going to sort of fit it in the middle somewhere.

[@tonyrobinson362]

The Bachmann Cl 31 version has the door handles in the correct position, Accuruscales are not.

[@stocktonjunction]

That's interesting I did not notice that. Could u explain how there in the wrong position. Ie too high too low etc. I don't have a bachmann 31 to compare

[@ModelRailwaysUnlimited]

They are not wrong they are just not in the normal position, as far as I recall they sprung to the horizontal position when closed properly, these are neither shut or open lol

[@stocktonjunction]

@ModelRailwaysUnlimited ah I see now. Yes your right and I will contact accurascale about that as they are most certainly incorrectly positioned Thanks for the info 👍

[@Paul-ey1ct]

Who cares 😂

[@ModelRailwaysUnlimited]

Thinking far more about this than I should lol it might simply be that when scanned the real loco had worn springs allowing the handles to droop slightly, that did indeed happen, so perhaps it's entirely accurate

[@2adbty444]

There 37s Boxes are like that also.... the start up sounds like a 37

[@stocktonjunction]

I think there great but also a bit space consuming but I guess protecting them is the most important thing. It was so unexpected to me I just assumed it would be similar size to other manufacturers. Although suttons are an excellent one to my 24 came in a great metal tin !!!

[@carlbentley80]

@@stocktonjunction Having my stuff sent out to Australia I love these boxes. Not had any damaged as yet.