Accurascale's NEW Deltic! | A Much Improved Masterpiece?
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The NEW Accurascale Deltic, makes improvements to an already award winning formula - but I believe there's more to it than that!
So let's take a look at the new version of the OO Gauge Deltic, and learn why I reckon it's the KING of Deltic models out there today!
Accurascale are irish railway models here in ireland and their stuff is a game changer for us.they also have an online forum and shop and fran from irm does be on it so we are kept up to date with everything and will answer any questions.
They are a model rail company run by train enthusiasts. The deltic is a fantastic model
@@presidentxd they are, and it is!
Had the 1st version, could only get a DCC ready version, took of the chains so I am glad that they are an option for the user to fit. Expecting version 2 BR Blue with the silver fuel tanks next week DCC ready. Cant wait to get this running as Mk1 is superb and looks great running on my layout. Well done Accurascale for rectifying known issues before run 2
I love the fact the horn sounds like a sarcastic laugh almost like accurascale made a well built and affordable loco thats laughing at the other manufacturers
That Top Gear inspired intro is TOPS! 🤣 What a beauty, they've made it even better. Nicely done Craig!
@@Proper_Chuffed haha you like it? I wasn't going for top gear, but looking back ofs pretty similar!!
Objective review and I think your weight about “scale weight” is a great observation; O gauge locos seem to have a presence built on this and Accurascale’s Deltic has similar characteristics. I think you are right about getting a sound fitted version from the start. Compared to Hornby and Bachmann, this is still good value and the sound results are probably superior. Wicked move to pull a bunch of vans, but then is is a Heritage layout! 😉
It is, but it's accurate as there's footage of deltics in preservation, doing dirty freight haha 😄
Great review IHR - really puts my reviews to shame. Still cant figure out if your new hat beats the flat cap though. Keep up the good work 👍
@LocomotionMotion it's the winter hat haha 😄
I have a second version in the Porterbrook livery. A livery I didn't really like much until I opened the box and got my first glimpse of it in real life, its beautiful. As for looking heavy, I know what you mean. It looks and is huge and has a real presence about it and I think thats what gives it that look, It looks right.
@carlbentley80 gorgeous model ain't it?
FANTASTIC VIDEO … you’ll have me wanting my OO gauge layout moving again !
All the best
Mike
@MIKELANETT120 no time like the present mate!
Hi Craig, happy new year to you and your family, I missed out on the first run of the Accurascale class 55 due to being away from this unique hobby for a couple of decades, when I saw the Porterbrook livery model i wanted one but refused to pay the eBay tax for one, the announcement of a second run was great so I pre ordered mine straight away, the Accurascale class 55 is the best in class in my opinion and the price is so good you can’t pass one up, I did watch many videos about them and how smooth and quiet they ran but the ultra detailing would fall off, they still sold out anyway, the price of the models is superb for what you get. My model arrived on Xmas eve after an issue with a delivery driver, once I unpacked mine I was seriously impressed with it and the sheer weight, no details fell off and once I ran it I knew i had purchased a great model, the smooth running and clear crisp sound was a joy, i wish Accurascale would make lots of models but I guess that won’t happen anytime soon, what they did was seriously raise the bar and lower the price in this unique hobby, Bachmann do make some great models but I feel their prices are excessively high, they’ve started to use old mouldings and hike up the prices without a care in the world and their packaging is pretty basic compared to even Heljan’s, Hornby’s DP1 model looks the business but with the lack of spares and customer support which I’ve experienced personally I wouldn’t buy one, hopefully Accurascale will produce a DP1 at some stage, I don’t really care if it’s cast alloy, the Bachmann model is quite cool looking with the 8 pin dcc socket model commanding a high price tag, I don’t believe Bachmann have upgraded their tooling for the model in years just the main pcb control board. Accurascale are a very good company that will take the hobby to a higher level along with Cavalex and Revolution Trains, these are ultra detail manufacturers in my opinion that raise the bar without excessive prices, thanks for sharing.
Glad you managed to get one mate at least!
Hi Craig , happy new year to you and the family, looks great that Deltic , might have to think about getting one ?, more over time required at work to get one .
Xmas bonus got me mine haha but very nice it is! Looking forward to running it properly 😀
Hey Craig, I don't have a Deltic (yet) but nice to hear what you think and what to think from our end. Very much enjoyed the video as always. Keep up the grand work.
Thanks mate, appreciate you taking the time to watch :)
Nice one Craig, I enjoyed the video. I agree, the Accurascale Deltic is a superb model and I am very pleased with the Porterbrook liveried example I ordered, fantastic detail and value for money !! Enjoy your pint my friend.
I heavily considered the Porter livery, it's sharp!
Cheers!
Hi Craig. Agreed, it's an incredible model! I've had the Bachmann DP1 since 2008; it's still a fine model, although it can't compete with the features on the new Accurascale loco. I did think the sound didn't quite have enough bass- Napier Deltics always sound like they are on full revs, but as you say, you've only got a budget speaker in there..
@@vickielawless I have now, so next week's video will have an update.:)
I look forward to hearing the full on Napier thrash!!
Great video, and what a fantastic price from them once again, to have everuthing installed at such greay value is a winner. Im now looking at my all my N gauge stuff through my hands...😳🙈😂🤔
Haha I tried N gauge, couldn't get on with it bud!
@IronHorseRailways I know, I watched your first N gauge video in December as a new subscriber whilst trying to decide between N and OO and ordered my Kato starter set straight away! 👀😳🤣🤣🤣.
Such a hard decision as I want a large layout but I also want to be able to see the loco's go round without my glasses on. 🤔🙄🤣
Young man,,,,, you utter forth complete sense and unprecedented wisdom!!! Ha Ha!!! I own 3 of these hounds now and all are top hole models indeed. Have a good one and see you at Donny!! Hopefully ..!!
@@LiveSteamNick you will do mate!
Very good video. I believe the Deltic from Accurascale influenced overseas brands too. The American Scaletrains brand included a magnetic rooftop for DCC access on their SD40-2.
I have a DC Deltic from the first run and a DC Deltic from the second run. I will just add cheaper, basic, non sound decoders to both of them in the future.
Honestly the txs one isn't too bad, It's not as beefy as the esu unit, but can be had for about £55!
I got mine after Christmas thanks to whatever hell USPS sent it to. The box took a hit but the Deltic survived so... I think we should be giving them praise for their packaging too. Shipping aside, I think they nailed it. IDK if it was just my special edition, but the instructions and cheatsheet are some of the best. So far it just runs and hasn't had any issues-and should be worrying companies like BLI. Standard decoder, all of the lights that are lights on the 1:1 work, the dashboard is light (TBF they are on some of my Pikos too) and they managed to make a heavy scale loco that works. No jogging, no weak performance, it just goes.
I like the fact Accurascale sells the clips to hold Accurathrash speakers in place. I've got to buy the class 37 one now. Got crew, speaker unit and clips all ready to go. Im about to start work on a portable test track which allows running in and testing lovos, as well as track building and detailing techniques and all fits down into a hard suitcase which I acquired sort of accidentally.
Im just looking forward to the Accurascale class 50, as a Southern boy its very fitting.
I like that idea, suitcase test
Track lol
I’ve got D9000 and she’s a beauty 👌👌
Just need to adjust the lighting cvs to tone them down a touch and there’s a fix inbound from Accurascale to sort the headlight minor issue.
Got another 31 coming later this month aswell, another stunning model by the Accurascale team👌
@@WayneAtkinson89 yes a 31
Would be nice too!
If I went back to OO from O, I would certainly have Accurascale on my first in line for stock. The choice of layout would be, heritage with any combination of rolling stock able to connect to the locomotive braking system. Great video Craig, just need that Accurascale sound decoder and speaker. 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Loving my new Deltic! Superb model. 😊
Me too!
Hi Craig
Love your presenting style👍🏻
I’m not a Deltic man myself, but I can appreciate the quality and finesse of the machine. I have the Accurascale 31 &37, both super models. I also have a couple of their class 50’s on the way 🙂
I’ve hit the like and subscribe!!
@Cromptonman thanks for that sir!
I had a 37 a while back but sold it due to change of era - but I'll be after another soon enough!
As someone who has been out of the hobby for around a decade, ive kept my on accurscale and have been tempted more and more with each new release theyve come out with.
Ive finally caved and treated myself to pre ordering their class 89 in GNER- the 89's are significantly more expensive than the rest of their modern loco range starting £229 for DCC ready, im hoping that model justifies itself when the time comes - can only hope 😅
Haha! Enjoy your badger sir!
Hi Craig and a happy new year to you and yours. I agree it could be the placebo effect but it does look as if a heavier loco rides the rails better and just looks more stable. I've only ever bought one Accurascale loco, the Class 66 Prostate Cancer for obvious reasons, and I'm hooked on Accurascale. Their detail is superb. I immediately ordered a Class 37 that is due November this year. In the meantime, I bought a new Hornby Deltic pre fitted with a HM7000 decoder from my local hobby shop as it was quite cheap and although it runs good and sounds ok, it LOOKS cheap. Just an old Lima chassis regurgitated. Good review Craig, keep up the great work. Bob. Nomad Railway. Ps. I pinched your magnet idea for the gap in my new layout so I don't need to crawl under. Getting too old for that !. Works a treat, thanks.
We can't br crawling about with our knees and backs mate! I'm pleased o was able to help you! Enjoy the loco mate!
I like the Accurascale Deltic . Mine was first release but it is very fussy on the track . It’ll go round fine 3 times then derail , usually coming off the curve . Not sure if it’s the couplings or if it’s that the all wheel drive makes the bogies too stiff and tend to derail . For that reason it tends to be a bit of a shed Queen , while my Bachmann one still sees use .
I think all newer diesel models have this problem. They can struggle on anything other than perfectly laid track.
A beauty of a loco, 2.0 version seems to have corected all previous issues. An honest review indeed. Another nice addition to your stock mate.
Thanks Bri!
Excellent and fair review. May consider one eventually.
Hi Craig, nice video.
I'm predominantly a steam fan, but when I got back into the hobby during lockdown I did think the addition of a few early diesels to my layout might be nice too, having had an old Hornby class 37 and Hymek on my childhood layout.
When it comes to choosing where to spend my money I'm always going to opt first for a gorgeous steam loco over a box on wheels, so they weren't top of my list, but I did consider the Hornby Railroad ones, which were affordable.
When it came to diesels I wasn't bothered about it being all singing and dancing, but I did think it was a shame the Railroad ones didn't have basic lights which put me off.
Bachmann's were far too expensive and I saw saw several negative reviews of Heljan models, so I gave diesels a miss, other than a couple of old Hornby 08 shunters which I picked up for less than £40 each on Ebay.
Then Accurascale came along. £170 is still a reasonable sum of money, but having seen numerous rave reviews I decided to take the plunge and got one of their class 37s in BR green, then last week I bought one of their Deltics (Ballymoss) and even got a 5% discount when buying it from Peter's Spares Ebay store.
I'm very happy with both, so have also got a class 30/31 on pre-order.
So thanks to Accurascale my small diesel fleet is starting to grow.
@@speleokeir for me it's the other way around, but I've got a few steamers now!
Morning Craig just watched you vlog
I have ordered one of the second run as I have in the same colour as yours the green one ,so ordered a br blue one now
Ok so the reason I have ordered one is to see if there is a improvement because I have had nothing bout trouble with my original deltic it’s been back twice and I just use it as decoration in my heritage section now
I have bought the new one dcc ready and I’m going to use the chip out of the old one but I’m wondering if there will be many changes with the sounds and functions on the new chip
So I will have to see
I’m still waiting for the new deltic from tmc they are taking there time seeing as I paid for 24h delivery
It’s now three weeks
I have messaged emailed and called but they just say too busy
So had it
Any way great vlog Craig love it always look forward every time to your videos as you talk so much sense well to me you do
Cheers
@dionwoollaston2389 they've been shut for xms mate - 24hr delivery does not mean next day delivery- it means when it's dispatched, it will be in teansifr for about 24 hours mate.
@ yes I get it bud and I did order on Xmas day night lol
Hi Craig happy new year. I got the portabrook purple great locomotive straight from the box
@@paulprice3656 aye it does!
Great video and what a great model. Would love to see accurascale do one of these in TT:120 on day
@anthknill I wouldn't hold your breath mate - but maybe Hornby or Spmeone else will?
@ one day 😂
Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.
Cheers Mikey!
Another fantastic video Craig @IronHorseRailways & a beautiful locomotive the deltic is
@@Jordan-Hunter98 cheers buddy,
Great video I have one of the first batch love the model and sound. My only gripe is that it takes off like a bat out of hell. I've tried various vales for CV2 & 3 but too no avail. I will email Accurascale support for some suggestions. Keep up the great work.
Might be set to use complex speed curves, if it is then cv 2 and 3 won't have any effect mate
@@IronHorseRailways THanks for your help I played with the CV's on the speed curve, its a different loco will play some more to refine further thanks so much for your comments.
@dallasthomas9298 no worries matey!
A heavy model doesn't wobble like a jelly when going over points, for a start! I've got one, Ballymoss sound-fitted, arrived just before NY. I've not had chance to run it yet, but it has the loksound v5 chip in it, and three sheets of head-code options to cut out, as well as the infopack. Had to smile at the warning sticker that says not to run it on 240v AC! (Is anyone that daft?) ((probably!))
@@hamshackleton I'm considering using the Domino headcodes once I re open the loco!
If this is the review about the Deltic from Accurascale I very much looking forward to receiving my class 50
I like the 50, but doubt I'll pick one up, no reason other than it doesn't quite fit
I got mine just before Christmas it is a ten out of ten model my track is a bit tight so had to take off the chain fixings
I'm running some 2nd radius curves, too, but it does them with ease!
The range for the second batch wasn't historically as well spread as the first one for me. But the improvements appear to be spot on..
@@leelishman7137 I would have liked an example of a loco still preserved today, but a green one will do - it can be playing dress up lol
I see these are all sold out at the moment - in all liveries! I will have to make do with my old Lima model "Meld" for now. They do look amazing though. I have been thinking a lot about the Accurascale class 66 - that was going to be the next highly detailed loco I was thinking of, but these Deltics could be a contender. Heavy locos are good - it's why I like Hornby Dublo stuff. It does feel good to drive that weight, it's not just our imagination. I think ...
No, I don't think so either matey :)
I too own a Lima Meld. It still runs & still brings a smile to my face. It's light years away from the Accurascale, but at least bits don't fall off it, mainly because there aren't any to fall off!
Nearly pulled the trigger today on a mint in box, but pre-owned diecast metal Duchess of the new "Dublo range". However, I realised even at the very nice used price, it was only 8 opin DCC ready and still more expesnive used than this Accurascale Deltic new, with DCC and Sound fitted, so I think that answers my doubts, I reckon I will go for one of these - maybe pre-order the next batch.
That deltic looks lovely Craig. :)
@@ReubenAshwell itndoes!
The Deltic is the King of Diesel trains, and Accurascale's model is the top model, there is no doubt. Unfortunately, I only have a Lima and a Hornby. Because of my budget. Thanks for the review. Martin. (Thailand)
Cheers mate!
Hi. I too have a couple of Lima Deltics. They'd been in storage for over 40 years and were non-runners. But after a complete service & clean they're running once again. Obviously, they do not stand comparison against either the Bachmann or Accurascale, but they are what they are and still bring a smile to my face when I run them.
It's funny that I sit here watching this, when my new Accurascale 0 gauge Ruston 88 is due to be delivered tomorrow. I just wish my dcc controller hadn't died so I cannot enjoy the loco in it's full sound loveliness (yet)
Ah Nick, that sucks man :(
@@IronHorseRailways I'll invest in a fresh controller soon, I need to decide what's best for my use. The NCE cab is excellent, but pricey and in all honesty, more than I need for my small collection of locos and shunting layouts using manual point control
@trainswithnickyt have you got an old laptop laying about?
Old windows machine can easily run JMRI
And a sprog III is about £80
Just use an android device as the controller then :)
@IronHorseRailways I could probably press an old desktop back into service, it's certainly an option
Well I'm glad too see I'm not the only one that loss part of their brand new locomotive done that myself the other day Well'st giving my Bachmann class 121 single car dmu once over managed to snap of the exhaust pipe that sticks out the side of it have seen it since.
@glennscotttrains7513 it happens mate, we carry on!
@IronHorseRailways very true!
Out of curiosity does your stay alive work with the hm7000 decoder? If so what did you do for it to work as my stay alive doesn't work when the class 37 did. I asked Richard from new junction and was told it won't charge with the hm7000. But it wasn't an issue be for
@RonWheeler-no6bd nope you need to plug the stay alive into the hm7000,
The on board stay alive only works with esu loksound decoders, as it is a built in esu circuit thing mate.
Many thanks 👍
You know what I want….. But I’m not sure if I’ve got that across to Accurascale yet though 🤔
@@PeachyTT120 TT Peasant :p 😜
@@IronHorseRailways The worst kind of scum….🤣
Deltic: the loco all others call "sir." There was just nothing like it anywhere in the world when it appeared in production guise in 1961. It could run at 100mph all day, which was unheard of at the time. And yet they lasted barely 25 years. Only 22 built. Why, oh, why didn't the Midland Region adopt them? A missed opportunity.
Haha yes! Sir Deltic! I like it!
@IronHorseRailways PS: Forgot to congratulate you on your new review format. Loved it!
@stephendavies6949 thank you, I'm probably stull going to tinker and adjust it where I can - but I'm feeling quite positive about it all now :)
Always love your videos even though I model TT:120, which is why I won't be buying one.
Hold on, the lighting issues with the ACC Deltic 2.0, isn't the fact that "lighting functions weren't correct". There's a light bleed issue, making it seem like the Deltic has white marker lights, which it never had. They should be red only. It's an easy fix, just needs a blob of something to cover up the white marker light, making the marker red-only (as it should be), but as customers, we shouldn't have to do that.
@@locomotionlotion779 can't say I've noticed yet mate
@@IronHorseRailways fair enough, but if you see any white light through the little markers, it's the issue I'm talking about. 👍
@locomotionlotion779 cheers bud
Accurascale have announced a design fix. If you’ve an issue drop them a line for a part or send the model in.
Well it is an error and the light bleed is a result of the error, the white lights are for the Porterbrook Wipac fitted version and clearly shouldn't be on for none Wipac versions, customers should not be having to fix it themselves and for a second run model its not really acceptable.
AS did what most upstarts do, price low, sometimes at a loss to get your name out there,the prices of newer tooled stuff is now creeping up to about a “normal” price. not taking anything away from a great loco (I RSG but yet to run it). A few niggles still that in all honesty on a second reworked attempt should not be present. Nice review though 👍
@Jonnyuk365 it's nice that they do develop things though, rather than "this is what you're getting" like or or lump it!
Not really? The 37 went up a little as you get SFX motorised fans now as standard. The 60 is £169 same as this deltic. If anything they are cheaper than run 1 if you factor the massive inflation of the last few years.
@mccarronfamily shipping demand increases, too! If anything it's
An offset increase that brings AS in line with what everyone else was charging a few years back.
No bad thing!
@@IronHorseRailways In real terms and by any measure accurascale remain significantly below market. A new DCC ready nachmann 37 is £245 rrp. And you don’t get a stay alive or motorised fans or as comprehensive a lighting suite even at that.
@@mccarronfamily 🇮🇪🇮🇪🥰
I'd love one, but you can't get hold of the buggers.
Great Eastern Models still have some in stock mate, give them a call and you can pay over the phone! That's what I had to do, model was with me fast!
I see that you approve of Accurascale Deltics...
Absolutely sir! And why not Mr Petts? Ti's a marvelous loco!
For me those damn chains were the irritation. Had to cut them off as and when they fall off. Plastic mouldings would have suited me. Same goes for Hattons Class 66 rotating axle boxes.
Chains ain't a deal breaker for me mare
@@IronHorseRailways I would rather have nothing than something that doesn't work. I don't think people would have said Deltic model no good as no chains. Same with Accurascale Class 31 on DC with working fan that goes to fast. Nobody would have demanded a working fan on a £170 model but fitting one that goes to fast is a clear failure. I think with Accurascale trying to be the best stops them from being good.
@@alanrobertson9790 The Deltic chains come in the accessory bag, so you can fit them if you want, the hattons rotating boxes have been retooled in the new accurascale version, and the 31 fan only spins a little quick on DC, it's designed for DCC< but the next run adds a resister to help. Nothing stands still for ever, and no new little manufacturer can be perfect :)
@@mccarronfamily Its OK I'm a hypocrite. I say I like Lima and simplicity but I bought the new fangled stuff in recent years and Accurascale have done well out of me. I guess what you buy is more important than what you say.
Mehh.....not really arsed about the loco.....I found the sneaky rant and the toilet mouth far more interesting 😂😂
Got 4 of the 2nd run Deltics, much better in most respects, only niggle is on dcc sound models the red tail light have become white marker light became all nose pcbs are wipac configured. There is no cv fix. Its still a great model. Sounds are unchanged
Drop accurascale a note, they can supply a fix.
@mccarronfamily , thank you , I did ask Simon Howard, he indicated there was not a cv fix, only a paint over or blacktac. If there is a cv fix please add it to the Deltic help articles on your website
@@vcs00railway There is not a CV fix, but rather a physical one, which has just arrived. If you pick up the conversation again with Simon, he can send you a part.
@@mccarronfamily much obliged Charles
Hi Craig, HNY. I hope 2025 will be kind to you. My 2nd run Deltic (D9000) arrived just before Christmas, and it is superb. I'm going to tackle detailing one front end this week, a task that doesn't always go smoothly... 🫣
PS: I forgot to say that I like your new approach to reviews (music, etc al). Informative, authoritive & entertaining.
@@stephendavies6949 haha I agree, but they look much nicer once done up all pretty like 😍
@IronHorseRailways Yes they do. It's amazing what a snowplough or a few hoses does to enhance realism. My favourite look is a snowplough with the main jumper cable & screw link coupler hanging over it. This seems easier to achieve with Accurascale models than many Bachmann locos.