ACCUCRAFT UK

Update: ‘Lawley’ 4-4-0

Although the project got knocked back by the pandemic, progress continues to be made with Accucraft UK’s forthcoming ‘Lawley’. The model is internally gas fired and is gauge adjustable for either 32mm (‘0’ gauge) or 45mm (‘1’ gauge) – all the parts for this are supplied with the model. This operation can be undertaken by the owner and only takes a few minutes.

The cab roof lifts up to give access to the water filler. The boiler is fitted with a water gauge, pressure gauge and the gas tank is in a water bath in the tender (which also has a dry space for fitting radio control). The model is fitted with slide valves, functioning Stephenson valve gear and is built from stainless steel, copper and brass.

Revisions during the design stage have included the provision of a single-skinned roof only, sliding cabside louvres, twin lubricators and the decision to produce the headlamps as an after-market accessory.

The images show the final refinements to the design prior to construction commencing. There will be plenty of room in the cab to allow the fitting of radio control. The cabside louvres can be slid far enough back to be removed completely if the operator wishes the locomotive to have a more British appearance.

Research has shown that the SAR green livery is close enough to justify using the same colour as that which we applied to the companies Lynton & Barnstaple locomotives and it would not be too great a stretch of the imagination to envisage one of these plying its trade in North Devon!

S19-36A Lawley NG6 4-4-0 – Beira Railway Green S19-36B Lawley NG6 4-4-0 - SAR Green S19-36C Lawley NG6 4-4-0 - SAR Black Estimated UK RRP: £2,950.00 inc. VAT