55020 - BR Blue

Very impressive model that really captures the majesty of these locomotives. Lots of high-quality detail parts, some pre-fitted and others supplied separately. Beautifully resolved exterior and cab interiors. Superb running characteristics, steady as a rock when in motion and very quiet too. Gorgeous retail packaging and very sturdy transit packing. All this for a price that should shame some other manufacturers.

It loses a star for three reasons: firstly, one of the four attached chain-hangers was missing; secondly, some body parts are very delicate and a horn fell off as soon as the loco was turned over; thirdly, the magnetic cover for the decoder is a genius idea but was extremely tight on my sample and not like the easy fit seen in reviews.

Attention to detail is right here, rather than just send another run of the mill model out with a different running number, Accurascale go those further miles and ensure that it is accurate, as in the name, to the core!! Having those details on the cab roof, when the locomotive had horns mounted there, and then removed but leaving some of the attachement parts, makes this model of "NIMBUS" really stand out, another super model to add to any modellers fleet!!

Very happy with my purchase of the above loco. A wonderful model and great service by yourselves.
Many years ago (late 1970's) a friend and myself went behind this Deltic on the 10am Flying Scotsman to Edinburgh, an epic trip and one i will never forget. It was the only time I was hauled by Nimbus as shortly after it was withdrawn, that's why I plumped for this particular version as this was how it was on that day.
Thanks
Peter

I missed out on the earlier pre-ordered Accurascale Deltics, so when a few unclaimed examples were made available again, I jumped at the chance. I already had a handful of Bachmann Deltics, and wanted to find out if the new model was any better? Having bought many of Accurascale's Class 31s and blue sub coaches, I had racked up nearly £50 in loyalty credit, which needed to be used, or else would be lost after the fair time limit, so it made the Deltic price even more attractive. Thank you for that.
The model arrived promptly and well packed, my immediate reaction was the sheer weight of this beast, and it sat majestically on my test-track. It looked great and ran beautifully, I believe I can still buy the sound unit upgrade separately, so will add this in due course. I now wish I had ordered more of these locos earlier, hopefully there will be yet another production run in the not too distant future? BK

The dispatch time was very fast the loco was well packaged the loco lookes every inch a deltic after running in it preforms smooth and without falter looking forward to future products

A stunning piece of model railway engineering - completely captures the essence of the prototype !

Another excellent model from Accurascale

As with my other Deltic so pleased, really great value for money. Everything you could wish for in detail performance and the the look.

Its perfect!! Details 100%, motor 100%, runs very smooth on my tracks, very happy with it !!

Exquisite detail