Mini Mega Update - 31s, 50s, 89s, Deltics, P's And More!
We have a colossal amount of new models arriving in our warehouse, floating on the high seas and nearing completion in our factories. It is by far the largest amount of models we have been in the process of delivering ever as we grow bigger and stronger.
In fact, there is so much happening right now that we have decided to put it in one larger mini update instead of several smaller batches.
If we haven't got it on here, then the previous update is still valid.
So, here we go!
(Please note that these ETAs are given in good faith based on the latest information from our factories and logistics partners. There are therefore subject to change which we will communicate to you should a change arise.)
Class 55 Deltics
Our second run of Deltics are now in our warehouse and are currently being readied for dispatch. We envisage shipping to begin tomorrow and (busy Christmas period permitting) will begin landing with modellers and retailers from early next week. Please note that the second run of Deltics have been hugely popular, so it's going to take us at least a week to work through all orders.
Andrew Barclay Tanks
Our Andrew Barclay tanks are currently in stock but we are using a secondary warehouse to fulfil the volume of orders, coupled with Black Friday/Cyber Monday orders along with the usual Christmas rush is causing delays in the delivery system to modellers. We are currently seeing delivery times of 10-14 days. We apologise for this delay currently and are working to improve it significantly in the coming days and weeks.
P Class
Like the Andrew Barclay tanks, our P Class locomotives were already underway with Hattons before their closure. This means that clamshell internal packaging was already designed from the previous run and we saw no need to update it. However, there has been some damage caused by the packaging of the ABs and as a result we tested the Ps packaging. We were unhappy with the results of the packaging being adequate enough, so we have had it all recycled and remade. This has unfortunately delayed delivery, but they are due to be repackaged next week.
We are confident that the new packaging will remove the disappointment of a broken model reaching you, but we can now not guarantee them arriving before Christmas to you, more likely between Christmas and new year and into early January.
Crimson Mark 1 Suburban Coaches
Following on from the success and love for our BR Blue Mark 1 suburban coaches, the next batch in the rather attractive BR crimson livery arrive at our Warehouse on December 19th and dispatch will begin after the Deltics.
Once again, dispatch will take several days so may spill into that period between Christmas and new year, along with early January.
16 Ton Minerals
Also due with the Crimson Mark 1s are our first production run of 16 ton mineral wagons! These will ship out after the Mark 1s in early January to direct customers and retailers.
Mark 2c Coaches
Our hotly anticipated Mark 2c coaches near the end of their journey and will land in stock with us in the first week of January and dispatch will begin after our usual QC checks and stock counting. Expect them to arrive with you from the second week in January and allow about 7-10 days for dispatch to all direct and trade customers. The love for these has been strong!
Ruston 88DS In O Gauge
Also due in the first week in January at our warehouse is our first O gauge locomotive, and indeed our first locomotive delivered on time! Our wonderful Ruston 88ds locos arrive in the second week of January and dispatch begins after the Mark 2c dispatch is complete.
Class 30/31/Brush Type 2 Batch 2 and Batch 3
Following on from our hugely successful first batch (all in BR Blue!), our second batch of Class 31s consists of all main range locomotives in BR Green, Dutch, Railfreight grey, Regional Railways and Intercity Mainline liveries. These will land with us in mid January 2025.
Our batch 3 which consists of our Accurascale Exclusives in Network Rail livery, Mainline Freight and EWS, along with special edition models for Rails of Sheffield, Key Model World, Model Rail Magazine and the National Railway Museum arrive in March!
Class 89
As per our very recent update, the Class 89s will land with us in late February 2025! Expect to see production samples around new year.
Class 50
Production of the Class 50s is now in its last leg and final assembly is well underway. We expect our production samples for sign off before the end of this year to sign off ahead of delivery. Delivery will be early March 2025.
J67/J68/J69 Buckjumper
Our gorgeous little Buckjumpers are progressing through production as we speak, but they will not be finished ahead of the Chinese New Year factory close down. They will now arrive in Q2 2025.
CDA Wagons
Accompanying the Class 31s are the CDA wagons, which will also arrive in stock with us in mid January 2025 and be dispatched to direct and retail customers following the second batch of Class 31s.
Remember, you can pre-order any of these models (subject to availability, the Class 89 only direct or via Rails of Sheffield) from our retail partners, or direct via the link below!
NER 20T Hopper Wagons
Another project that is now in production are or rather lovely NER 20T hopper wagons. The completion date for these rather interesting entry into our "Powering Britain" range of coal wagons is March, which means they will arrive in stock with us in May of 2025.