5700 Klasse - 5754 - Great Western Green

As expected, a superbly detailed model, runs smoothly and quietly.

This is the second Accurascale PT I've bought. I was so impressed with the first one that I decided to add another to the fleet. They're just gorgeous and run beautifully. I've knocked one star off for this one though, and this is for two reasons: firstly I had to adjust four of the pick-ups because as shipped they were not in contact with the wheels, leading to stuttery running until fixed; and secondly because the cradle holding the DCC socket board appeared to have been incorrectly assembled so I had to take the body off to DCC-fit this one. Neither was much of a problem but since it wasn't perfect out of the box, it can't have five stars. Otherwise, fabulous.

Steam isn’t normally seen at Stockbridge station, but this mini gem is stunning! Feel the need to add a heritage station just for this little one.

Great model brilliant detail

Received this on December 6th, 2025 and am very impressed with the quality and amount of detail that has been put into this. Runs magnificently well on analogue, am yet to try on DCC but will buy the LokSound decoder so that this high quality model has high quality sound to accompany it. Would wholeheartedly recommend this model to anyone considering buying a 5700 for their layout.

Accurascale’s pannier tank is, in almost every respect, an excellent model. The detailing is crisp and convincing, the proportions feel spot-on, and straight out of the box it runs beautifully, as long as you fit an ESU decoder — smooth, quiet, and sure-footed at low speeds.

The one disappointment lies under the bonnet. The electronics appear to effectively lock the model into ESU decoders if you want Stay alive and firebox flicker, which feels like an unnecessary limitation. For modellers already invested in other decoder ecosystems, this restricts choice and adds cost, slightly marring what is otherwise a standout release. A superb pannier — just one that would have benefitted from a more open digital approach.

Beautiful model. Three pickup contacts required adjustment out of the box before it would run smoothly. Also needed to nip off a bit of the front vacuum pipe that extended under the buffer that was preventing base plate refitting. Running perfectly after pickup adjustment, excellent crawling.

Ordered at 14.15 yesterday. Delivered today at 11.15! Very well packed. The model is as good as others have said. Pleased that it has firebox glow on analogue.

This is a lovely model with beautiful details and which just looks right. However, I am a little disappointed with one or two things. As delivered, the loco tended to stall quite easily. This was due to the chassis being very rigid and some of the pick-ups not touching the backs of the wheels, the latter I resolved easily. The other thing is minor and concerns the cast coal load which looks horrible. It was simple enough to remove this, cut the top off, replace and add real coal. Gilding the lily perhaps but the loco now looks superb from all angles and I am now really pleased with my model. Thank you Accurascale.

I am so sorry but the engine was bought for a Christmas present and has beenwrapped and put away for Christmas Day.
I am sure that the receiptiant will be over joyed.
It looks excellent value for money.

The attention to detail is fantastic, will certainly enjoy running these on the layout

Absolutely superb mode.

This was my very first Accurascale model. From initial delivery I was impressed by the Box plus documentation. The model itself was superior to my old 57xx from another manufacturer. Accurascale has done a magnificent job from design to manufacture AND nothings dropped off yet !!. Runs sweetly too and not over priced as are the products of Bachmann etc.

I wrote an extensive review (mostly good) but clicked on an area outside the review box and it disappeared. I can't be arsed to write it again

This is by far the best model i've got the detail is amazing and the livery is perfect for any GWR/BR modellers highly recommend one of these panniers.

This is yet another wonderful model from Accurascale. The detailing and overall looks are just so detailed, and the model runs very smoothly both on DC and DCC when fitted with a decoder.
The smokebox light is another good touch. I am waiting for more Pannier Tank decoders to come into stock before I can give it a proper run and test of the light but early signs appear good.
The instructions could give some more detail about how to open the smokebox to gain access to the PCB to fit the decoder, and the instructions could also be clearer on how to exactly remove and reconnect the detachable PCB when dealing with a decoder, but once it is worked out, it works very well and is a nice little feature.
Well done again!

Really enjoyed testing my pair of panniers, they run lovely, look the part and the glow from the fire box is rather satisfying.