7810 – ‘Draycott Manor ' BR Manor Class

Stunned when I opened the box, from
the region where I live and my family grew up with, it’s a Western Region classic. I want a BR black one now to go with it.

A long wait for it but this model is magnificent. But in one way it has contributed quite substantially to an ongoing issue this hobby causes. That is the size of the box...it's enormous! And as if I didn't already have much of my restricted storage space already filled with the boxes of the many "unwise" purchases made over several years. 7810 is now happily ensconced in a foam-lined compartment in the "Western Region Loco" box. It has done several circuits of the club layout hauling a short train and performed faultlessly even at slow speed and on the savage gradients. I have added lamps and will add a crew and more realistic coal on a removable block, leaving the supplied one intact. This loco is too good for me to try weathering and I probably wouldn't even have it done professionally.
It's only while looking over the box for this review that I discovered tucked under the packing foam the etched name and number plates! How 7810 performs as time goes by remains to be seen, but I am confident it will give me a lot of pleasure for years to come. In the photo the trainspotters at the platform end at Hartley Wintney are engrossed by the rare sight of a GW loco at this little known Southern Region terminus.

Wow! The wait was well worth it! However, I must confess I purchased No 7800 'Torquay Manor' to tie me over until No 7810 ' Draycott Manor' arrived. I love them both and deservedly award them both 5 stars. It's my first purchase of an Accurascale model and trust me it won't be my last. They run faultlessly and look absolutely outstanding. The sound is a little on the quiet side but hey I'm old and partially deaf. It's no exaggeration that when I say both models will give me hours and hours of enjoyment. Thank you.

Great detail and top quality

First problem I had with any Accurascale model.It had a rough journey . On opening the box I found a broken buffer. I then went on to test it and found no movement as it was seized . The con rods were out of alignment.I fixed this and it ran smoothly. accurascale sent me a replacement buffer but I have not repaired this yet. I had identical issues with another Manor but both are now still working ok. The model detail is very good and now runs well and the sound is excellent. I was happy to give the model 5stars and blame the problems I had with the courier.

Well here's another one I couldn't resist. I wanted an early crest lined green livery and Draycott Manor was just sitting there calling! This is a spectacularly well accomplished model in my view with no detectable weaknesses. They look great and run better. All other superlatives having already been copiously set out by other likely better qualified reviewers I can add little more than say a collection without one of these Manors is much poorer for the ommission. Hats off once again to Accurascale!

First of all minus one star as I'm having an intermittent firebox flicker issue, and it is in customer service's hands. In other aspects, this is one of the best and most beautifully detailed Manor Class locos on the market. They've sold very well and not long before they are sold out across the country. I am confident Accurascale will have a new batch prepared soon over the coming year.

Minus one star as I'm having a firebox flicker issue, and under customer services helping hands. Though, in other aspects, this is one of the highest spected and highly detailed Manor Class locos on the market. They've sold out across the country and am sure Accura will have a new run out with them coming around the corner soon.

I received an eagerly anticipated 7800 Torquay Manor sound fitted and decided it was quite the best of all my collection of 120 locos. So when Accurascale said that their Manors were near sold out I was tempted. 7810 Draycott Manor sound fitted was available. This was early crest with detail differences and more elaborate lining. And it runs brilliantly. The Loksound decoder is set up superbly. Wonderful models, weight feels like quality as does the box.
Already preordered pannier 7714 confident that Accurascale can make that special too.

Arrived promptly in good order well packaged. Had an issue with the centre pair of tender pickups not making contact with the wheels. Contacted Accurascale who responded in a prompt and helpful manner. They replied that they were happy for me to adjust the pickups which was straightforward. Issue now fixed. The overall impression is that this model is as close as possible to the real thing in miniature. No quality issues apart from the pickups. Thanks to Patrick and Simon for their help.

A first class highly detailed model. I have three now and this is probably my favourite livery. Just need to fit the sound chip that I received for Christmas.

You've completely nailed this one with the high quality green livery - just as I recall from clean in service locomotives and not the usual flat green we often experience in other models. Performance exemplary but this is what we naturally and confidently expect from Accurascale!

Solid locomotive. Fantastic detailing kit provided. On board sound is awesome. Five stars. Looking forward to future steam releases.

What a fine model. Looks and sounds like the real thing and runs powerfully and well. Cannot fault it yet and don’t think I will be able to. Have read all other reviews before purchase and am looking forward to new releases such as new pannier tanks etc.

Having already bought the green Deltic and exclusive 37/0 I was really looking forward to the Manor. I was not disappointed although nothing much about the model surprised me as I had seen several fantastic reviews. The detail is unsurpassed and although not had the time to run it I am sure it will be great. How about a challenge? I would love an Accurascale B16 but no preserved loco exists.

Draycott Manor and Erlestoke Manor are two of the greatest 00 gauge locomotives, particularly if they are DCC sound fitted, you could wish for, and if they are still available from Accurascale are well worth getting hold of before they sell out. Brilliant locomotives in every respect.

For me, the best steam release in OO gauge. The sound, the stay alive and the fit and finish raise the bar!

Well what a superb mode. The detail and livery are superb it really looks the part. I haven’t had chance to run it yet but going off what I’ve seen on YouTube I can’t wait. I have to say it’s the best locomotive model in my collection.
And all for £169, other manufacturers please take note. Punters are fed up paying extortionate prices for models. Well done Accuscale

I was very pleased with the quality of the finish, the packaging, and the mechanical performance, these were all excellent but I am disappointed with the volume of the sound, it is too low, and the only way to increase it to a good level is to change the speaker to a larger better quality one

I'm absolutely delighted with my Draycott Manor purchase. Ran beautifully straight from the box on DCC. A highly detailed, weighty, quality locomotive, I really couldn't be happier.

Great loco the attention to detail is fantastic.The pulling power is very good and the motor and drive gearing is smooth and quiet.The sound is spot on and the built in stay alive and firebox flicker are great .Another great locomotive from accurascale.

Very pleased with my latest model with firebox flicker and sound

Delivery was excellent. Model looks supreb but I havent been able to try out the sound as I am stillbuilding my layout.

Accurascale’s Manor is the most detailed GW engine to date in 4mm scale r-t-r.
I have bought three of them.
Particularly noteworthy are the boiler fittings, coupling rods and wheels.
It has the appearance and weight of a well built quality kit built model.
I would hope they consider making a Saint ir 4-6-0 County.

What a wonderful loco straight out of the box looks good and runs well. I am still in the running in stage, but all seems OK. So pleased with the all round service Accurascale offer. Their dispatch and delivery packing is so well done.
Can't wait to see what is next to come.

Very nice first steam loco, the detail is exquisite.
A little noisy, which may of course settle down with running in, but would
have liked a five pole or careless motor.

Simply the best manufacturer does it again. You would be foolish not to get your hands on one or more of these. Not my era but couldn't say "No". The attention to detail, crispness, poetry in motion.