7818 – „Granville Manor“ GWR 7800

First Accurascale loco I have bought and its not a disappointment. The finish and accuracy is superb and it is so quiet when in motion. I purchased a sound fitted loco and the sound is good and the incidental sounds like the coal shovelling are superb. Highly recommended to any steam fan with a definite leaning to GWR.

My first Accurascale model & definitely not my last.
Details aplenty, livery perfectly applied & a very smooth runner.
Pushed the budget to get a sound version & glad I did - the sound is superb!
Just wish the box didn't need to be quite so big - it means that the cupboard gets filled sooner.
Diolch yn fawr iawn Accurascale

Wow. The attention to detail on this model is exquisite. Naturally, when Accurascale announced the GWR Manor project, I had to get one. This is my first Accurascale product, and was 100% the right decision to make. Having seen the detail previous Accurascale models had to offer, I had to pick AS over Dapol. Chuffed to bits (sorry!) with my model of Granville Manor, she's a beauty to run. Looking forward to my next Accurascale purchase, whatever AS can tempt me with for a GWR West Wales Cambrian based layout. Thanks to everyone who's part of the Accurascale team. Keep up the superb work.

I really should have bought earlier as I then missed out on a lined livery. However since finding a matching period rake of coaches Granville Manor is a perfect companion. Haven't had a chance to run the loco as yet but am confident it will be fine. The livery even without lining is beautifully applied and the whole thing has an air of unmatched quality. I'm not a rivet counter so can't opine on relative levels of accuracy between it and Dapol's version but safe to say it impresses me visually no end. Another grand Accurascale purchase . Looking forward now to the Panniers.

Beautiful model of the Manor. Personally I'm not in favour of the firebox glow which is dazzling but that's just me. It would not generally be seen on the real thing only being open during coaling. It also hesitates slightly on some of the points where others do not. On the whole a fine addition to my steam roster.

Absolutely stunning livery perfectly applied, very smooth runner and the sound is superb. Will happily get another one if possible

Extremely impressed with the detail and the additional detailing parts. The packaging in which it arrived was also first class.

This is a amazing steam locomotive as this is my first of many Accurascale steam locomotives and I love it

Excellent in every way. Just what I have to come to expect from a first class company.

I received my manor not too long ago and I am thrilled with it! Excellent detail, fabulous running, amazing packaging! I recommend this model at its current price!

After receiving class 37s and 55s from Accurascale I knew the quality would be evident, and it is.
Exceptional quality and smooth running, this loco and company don’t disappoint.
Buy with confidence.

Excellent loco Granville Manor .Fantastic detail excellent finish runs very smooth at all speeds.the only tiny problem is a part of the copper under the lip of the chimney. Is missing.
Does not spoil the model which is absolutely fantastic.

I purchased Granville Manor (DC version) GWR, after alot of humming and harring. It wasnt my first choice of livery as I usually go with BR.

What can be said about this locomotive... if I didnt know better I would swear that this had simply been shrunk to size from the genuine loco. The detail is exquisite and done in such a way that I am not panicking about damaging the loco every time I touch it. The realism is beautiful I've got no horrible glue marks or imperfections spoiling the look of a simple yet elegant livery. Not being a Great Western enthusiast I really wasn't sure how I would feel about thus once in hand... but now I need some decent Great Western rolling stock for this beautiful loco to pull! The only real issue I have is I'm not sure the appropriate stock exisists to compliment the realism of minuture masterclass in motive power.

And the running is superb as well I own two locos that may possibly run better than this and they are both Accurascale too, with my Deltic and my class 37! It can crawl it can haul, it can shake rattle and roll... (not actually shake and rattle that would be bad but if you know you know). My layout I can test my locos on currently is my sons and it's not the best laid it's for a 7 year old, this marvel actually handles my poorly laid track without a hiccup it glides over the rails in such a way that you catch yourself thinking it's the real loco the lack of the steam, smoke, smell and in my case sound are easily forgotten. I found myself mesmerised watching this loco crawl around the layout on some tight second radius curves which some of my other newish locos struggled with that are much smaller than this crossing over recycled points as old as myself and not stop or stutter even once. I then hooked it to small 5 coach passenger train (its huge for the current layout) and hit it up through the different speeds all of which felt as precisely thought out as the decoration and detail.

I had high expectations because of my previous accurascale purchases 2 locos and a number of wagons and once again I was not let down. Accurascale produce everything they do to the highest standards out there. I think this is simply the greatest steam loco produced in OO ever and it pains me to say it being GWR being a North East lad loving my North Eastern and LNER steam locos.

I'm ridiculously proud of this loco and I just bought it I hope everyone involved in making these are as proud of putting this out there as surely everyone who owns one is. I look forward to more models from Accurascale I have a number preordered and I am so excited to see what comes next! I genuinely believe whatever it is after experiencing this loco it will not only look, feel and run perfectly it will create that feeling I thought only possible seeing the real thing.

Truly THE GREAT Western loco on the market.

Fantastic model again from Accurascale smooth as silk running and fantastic sound, doesn’t need any different speakers fitting ,it’s loud enough . I’ve turned my volume down. Details are fantastic, very pleased with it.

Excellent first steam engine by Accurascale !
Not much to add that hasn’t already been said, detail is amazing and feels
solid too !
Would like a more user friendly loco to tender connection though for
converting to DCC.

haveing now run my manor a couple of times nows it is a very good model, sound is very good, shame it didn't come with the train name broads like the BR ones did is my only down side to it but other then that a very good model

One of, if not the best, 4mm steam locomotives produced. Stunning detail and faultless running

As a first steam locomotive class to be modelled by Accurascale, I am very pleased they chose the "Manor". This is a very fine model locomotive, the look and livery application is top class!! A worthy addition to the fleet of GWR locomotives available for GWR fans!!

This is going to be a different and difficult review, as I presume most purchasers have a railway to run it on. I, however, do not due to my house being flooded ant the layout having to be dismantled. So with that said let's start. As soon as it was announced that this was being produced I ordered one and paid off little by little each month, I would like to think that it was me who prompted you down the Partily path. Time passes so slowly when your waiting, especially when rolling stock announced after this came out first?. But it was worth the wait. My first impression upon opening the out packaging was the quality of your packaging, a real statement of intent. I liked the detailed workshop/information manual and separate service booklet. Like everybody else the first thing you notice is the weight, of both the loco and tender, you almost need three hands to hold it. I've had a couple of good looks over it and, as yet, can't find any blemishes or flaws. The detailing pack and etched number plates and names are crisply made. The prefitted details are a nice touch, as if the loco has been hand made just for you and not mass produced. And this is where my review will take a slightly different turn. As mentioned, I don't have the facility to run it, but I am a little concerned. Like others I've watched many a review on "YouTube", and there seems to be a common fault of the loco slowing down around curves. I'm unsure as to whether this it the curves being too tight, the extra parts fitted to the outside cylinders and the wheels catching or a poor choice of motor, some people have had a poor slow start and/or no crawl. I did send Accurascale a message voicing my concern about this as especially as when I eventually come to use it, it will be way out of its one year warranty, their answer was inconclusive. So that's it, that's as much as I can say really, presentation fantastic, model looks fantastic, model feel fantastic but for performance?, unknown. I would like to add one final thing, it will look great pulling the two Accurascale Syphons, but it would look even better pulling a rake of GWR coaches, especially your coaches if what I can see of your mk1's etcetera are anything to go by.

Very good model though there seems to be a form over function trend with accurascale loco's and this loco I believe suffers as a result. the motor is tiny for the weight of the model so its power is largely wasted hauling itself around rather than its power fully being used for rolling stock. I would sugest in future putting the motor further into the boiler and use a longer drive shaft to connect to the gears as Hornby did this with there merhant navy loco and its performance was flawless. the motor thats in it would suit something like the Peckett not a really heavy 4 6 0.
otherwise there is little to fault about these it only took and absolute age to get to me but other than that its great I would reccomend these to others and for what it is its good value as well. I think Samtrains review really does well at pointing out this models strengths and weaknesses.
Im looking forward for the next steam engines in the future

Well my highly anticipated Granville Manor has arrived...and from the moment I opened the thick cardboard outer protective packaging this model shows the care that Accurascale have for their products.
Inside there is a large sturdy foam packed box containing the model itself with additional detail parts and etched nameplates as well as attractive and informative printed booklets - again demonstrating the care and thought that has gone into producing this as well as giving the feel of a premium model.
The loco is heavy and looks absolutely stunning. I examined it closely - no missing or badly fitted detail, no glue marks, impressive detail with a stunning cab and a beautiful finish. It also runs silkily smooth.
This should be an example to other manufacturers of what to aim for - and also what can be achieved in terms of quality for a reasonable price. I will definitely be looking out for Accurascales next steam model.

Having previously purchased both Torquay and Erlestoke Manors and be very impressed with both of these models to such an extent, i purchased the GWR versions. Looks and runs superb and is now sat alongside the new arrival of Hinton Manor in the display cabinet. Just waiting for Dinton and Draycot Manor to arrive now ! Stunning versions of a very handsome locomotive and a must for any Western region modeller. Hope Accurascale will do a second batch ! Get one if you can !

So pleased with my Granville Manor with sound. Smooth performer straight from the box. Has details you might only expect from the very best etched brass and injection moulding but with that wonderful classic ‘Hornby Dublo’ weight and presence. Probably the best loco in this scale ever. Can’t wait to see what you do next. Crew complements it so well as does your Syphon G.. carefully chosen sounds too to boot! Firebox glow superb. Sounds synchronised well with the speed of wheel rotation. Well worth the wait and for a full sound fitted loco good value.

This is an amazing model chock full of details. From front to back there is nothing missed. Form the box it's impressive, but once the detail packs are added it really becomes something. Just wish the head boards were included with the non br models.
Mechanically straight out of the box it ran extremely well with a good low speed and realistic top speed. After running in it was faultless.

If I had the DC version it would be 10 out of 10! However, I have the sound fitted version and compared with the diesel offerings the sound is very very quiet even when turned up.
When paying for Sound I want to hear it. The sound fitted version increases the price significantly so needs to be loud enough to make it worth the extra cost. However, the detail is exquisite and it runs beautifully. Hopefully in the future you’ll be able to improve the audio volume with a new steam projects. Great Western engines, have a real bark and a very distinctive sound, which this does not capture. Your diesels are unbeatable and I hope your steam engines will eventually have that same level of sound quality in the future.