Following on from our recent update on the former Hattons Originals Andrew Barclay tank engines, the other run of tank locomotives initially announced by Hattons but taken over by ourselves, the P Class, are also progressing through production rather nicely indeed.

We received decorated samples just after the run was taken over by our team, but it was immediately apparent that some tweaks to correct the samples for production were required. 

There were three locomotives in particular which required corrections, and recently we received some sample bodyshells with these corrections in place.

Let's have a look at them!

H4-P-017: SE&CR:

• Buffer blocks now correctly Indian Red, not black.
• Front splashers now body colour, not black.
• SE&CR Crest printing improved.
• Wainwright Green now improved to match colour samples.

H4-P-018: SE&CR:

• The top of the buffer blocks now correctly in red, not black.
• Front splashers now body colour, not black.
• Buffer Beam numerals now correct appearance, and additional text added on the left side.
• Cab side plates were set too high, and have now been repositioned.
• Cab roof is now a single colour, and does not have the green inset.
• Tank side lettering has now been spaced correctly, and the yellow improved in colour depth.
• Incorrect shade of Simplified Wainwright green has now been corrected, to account for less varnish being used on the paintwork in this period.

H4-P-018: SR:

• The top of the buffer blocks now correctly in red, not black.
• The locomotive number has now been changed to 1027, correct for the livery shown (1323's livery had been misinterpreted).
• The rear bunker number has now been located in the correct position.

Production is now underway and we are on course to deliver as per our original delivery date of Q4 2024.

These are available exclusively via the Accurascale website only for £99.95 each. Pre-order your loco below!

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