D9004

Beautiful looking model with a stunning sound file.
Had a problem with broken chains, which were eventually rectified, but took months and many e mails.
The model is very heavy and has amazing pulling power.
My model is DCC obviously, but lighting functions did not work as they should, Directional lights were the main issue. The tech guys corrected it but still not quite right. If you reset decoder the original fault stays.
All of the above issues are individual
minor but when all together becomes a headache.
The wheels on my model are prone to derail and despite a lot of tweaks still derails very easily, especially at points and radius 2 curves.
I also had to return the model, as one of the power feeds to the wheels had detached itself. Accurascale
were fantastic with the warranty repair and this process was seamless.

This was just one of a number of Deltics that I ordered. It looks and sounds absolutely amazing, and I'm sure with the passage of time the quality will just keep getting better. Love running these locomotives on my layout. Brilliant job guys and keep up the good work.

I like train

My first impression is the Deltic D9004 is good value for money when compared to other models. The finely detailed model itself is of a very high quality. Sound is excellent as is it's overall running performance. Keep up the good work everyone!

Very impressed doesn't even come close. A very fine model in all respects. It's brought back some memories and certainly put a smile on my face.

This really is a superb model, very detailed and innovative. The DCC sound fitted version runs really well out of the box and sounds fantastic. Yes, there are quite a few small separately fitted parts, they are fragile and may come off unless care is taken when handling the model (or if shipping was rough), but they can be refitted quite easily and should anything be broken then support from Accurascale is very good. Overall this is a excellent model at a very reasonable price.

Well.........what can you say, an absolutely precision perfect work of art. Detailed to nth degree makes this one of the best models in my collection.
To have it arrive here in Australia only a few weeks after placing the order is an achievement by itself, and.........NO DAMAGE.
Well done to the team who packed the item.

Hard to have anything other than warm praise for this model. Some bits are a little fiddly and risk damage, but that's the price to pay with finely detailed models. And speaking of price, hard to beat this.

Smooth runner, Great detail, Sounds Awsome
Some tiny detail parts may have come loose in transit but nothing major. Great addition to the fleet
A quality product at a superb price from a Great, user friendly Company
Would Definately recommend

The shape, heft, attention to the very smallest detail and state-of-the-art electronic wizardry combine to produce the very best 00 gauge model of this iconic loco. The sounds are fairly simple to use and quite stunning in their accuracy (once you’ve heard the real thing, you’ll never forget it) and bring the majestic presence at the head of a Gresley train into the modern day.
Thank you Accurascale! The wait is forgotten!!

D9004

Apart from the model’s superb build quality and super attention to detail, the mechanism is silky smooth and really quiet. But for me the real test was watching it pull a 9-coach rake of very heavy “brass” coaches up a 1:90 gradient effortlessly..! Well done for raising the model-making bar to such a high level… it sets a new and exciting standard for the future.

Received the model some time back, not had chance to write this review until now. No hassle with delivery; though 3-4 minor parts were adrift when unpacked (I mentioned these on RMWeb at the time), the usual suspects that others reported. I am aware that these issues have been noted for addressing in the future, and they were of no problem to me. The model is the base dc model, a superb runner. I have zero interest in dcc and sound. A fantastic model, I remember D9004 when new. The only Deltic that I saw for months on end; we used to head over to Sandy/Buckden/Abbots Ripton etc in the evenings and wait for it on the down Aberdonian.

There of the four brake chains were loose. I'll leave them that way until I fit the cab crew. Other than that it's a beautiful model, and I'm quite pleased with it.

I have an extensive collection of British, US and European diesel locomotives. This Deltic is by far the most impressive OO locomotive I own!

I look forward to future models like this that will continue to raise the bar, while still not costing the earth!

Excellent model of the original all green loco

I received this model along with "St. Paddy" in excellent condition. No items loose or damaged.
It's a brilliant model. I've given it a run-in and it's really smooth. The sound files are first class and the volume level was surprisingly loud-but clear.
I've got other work going on in my layout so am not able to use it with rolling stock at this time Thanks guys!.
Other models that I own are from Murphy Models which, as is well known to people here, are also excellent.
I have to say that the very large number of features, and the attention to detail moves Accurascale to the higher level, at least for now. Excellent work all around.
We're lucky to have producers of this calibre - MM, for Irish stock and Accurascale for BR! Thanks guys!

I received my model out here in Australia a few weeks after the UK so knew what was coming after reading some of the UK forums. I was very impressed with the loco, with the only draw back being that given how fine scale it was, some minor details were loose in the box (4 in total). These were glued back on in short order and the loco put on the track and was up and running in no time. The sound is excellent, the function mapping great on the decoder with plenty of features, but some basic things like the keep alive and drive hold features not enabled out of the box. These were also sorted based on the FAQs page on the website. One minor detail disappeared on the layout and another pinged off into the ether when being glued back on, but the after sales support team were excellent and are sending replacements for these. Overall, very impressed and have another loco already on order.

Quite an amazing delivery, the level of detail is exquisite, sound is superb, I don't have a layout finished at the moment, but on test, it will pull anything put behind it, easily 30 passenger coaches; it is value for money.

First impressions? looks very like a Deltic. arrived in Germany with one fuel cock and one buffer step detached but in box, one other buffer step noted as missing, not sure if that fell off during removal from box, so far not found. quick test on the trainset/Layout to be. starts off from a crawl, on speed step one, possibly with a slight jerk however not even run in yet. (Roco z21 start with Multimaus hand controller and DCC concepts Alpha Power 18V / 5A Alpha Box and ESU Lokpilot 59629 decoder) still need to add it to the z21 app on my ipad. to test out all the functions. however they all seem to work from the Multimaus. Value for money? absolutely, if you are thinking about getting one: don't just do it! (rule one and all that :-) ) observations? the buffer steps are/will be a bit delicate and the fuel cock? in the middle of the tank its nice, but nobodys going to see if its there or not unless the Loco is upside down!!
Thoughts.. if its on the Locomotive and you can see it from the side/above where I believe most of us view our train from by all means include it. Maybe the more delicate parts (Buffer steps etc) could be included in the extra detail to fit bag, so that those who require a slightly more robust Loco can choose weather or not to fit said parts. That chain thingy between the Bogie and Body that needs looking at I think, especially if people are expected to remove the body for say adding a crew or changing train numbers. Fitment of the Decoder with the removable roof section, Brilliant idea. I'm really looking forward to my Class 37 and 30.

Loco looks good but not yet tested.
It arrived with a piece broken off. I contacted Accurascale who told me to stick it back on.
Not what I expected.
This may deter me from buying further products.

Unbeatable, totally superb. No point blethering on!

Only thing which I would request ( for all your loco models) is that the screw coupling provided would be strong enough to work pulling rolling stock, as that is the type of couplings I use!

Arrived with bogie chains loose and broken and immediately returned. Looked a beautiful model but did not run before return. 2 weeks later no news as to when I will get a replacement. Not good service

Rather than a specific review of D9004, I'm sharing my views on the Accurascale Deltics in general as I ordered 7 in total. Overall, I'm very pleased with the models- the attention to locomotive specific accuracy is first class, not just to rather obvious things (though the first time on a model of a Deltic) like the absence or inclusion of additional grills above the nameplates or correct bogies, but even down to nos. 19,20 & 21 having the remains of fixings for the roof mounted horns they carried when first delivered. The number of fine and separately fitted details is astonishing given that the price is very competitive compared to other manufacturers. This detail, however, can be a problem in that some can become easily dislodged in transit. All seven of my models had at least one part broken off and some had several. Nothing I haven't been able to fix myself with a good illuminated magnifier and a steady hand! Overall, I'd say that these models are amongst the best I have even bearing in mind the small amount of repairing necessary. Well done Accurascale and I look forward to my pre-ordered class 37s, 31s and Manors.

Remarkable detail great price especially with other manufacturers raising prices good

Almost everything about my Deltic is great!

I have knocked a star off as some of the lighting features don't work with my DCC concepts decoder! Bachmann decoder with the same result. I have ordered a loki decoder from Accurascale but there out of stock from time of my review. Other than that I really recommend this locomotive. Pulls and runs well, very smooth, fantastic detail and the price is very reasonable! Plus! Very simple to install the decoder.