BR Class 50 - Railfreight General - 50149 'Defiance' - Exclusive

Accurascale has absolutely nailed 50149 'Defiance' in its iconic Railfreight General subsector livery. While seeing a "Hoover" dressed up for freight duties instead of passenger work was highly unusual back in the late '80s, this short-lived look has always been a massive fan favourite among Class 50 purists. The two-tone grey looks spot on, and the intricate sector details are flawlessly applied. It runs just as beautifully as it looks—Accurascale has done this legendary enthusiast favorite proud!

I think I can retire my Lima version now… such a great model - Well done Accurascale, it was worth the wait.

It's been along wait, but it was well worth it, this is a superb model, the detail, the running, if there's any thing wrong it's my fault for not getting the sound version, This looks fantastic with a rake of engineers wagons or clayhoods behind. .Thank you Accurascale.

This model just looks incredible, there is so much detail to take in.
And Accurascale need to keep these exclusive box designs going, sector theme fitting right in on the AccuraWall.

I originally ordered 50014 ‘Warspite’ and was certain that was the only one I wanted.

BUT!, when I started to see this 50 wearing its unique triple grey livery I was keen to grab one.

The opportunity presented itself when more stock was released. So I grabbed a DCC ready one. I sound fitted with Accurascale ESU decoder and Accurathrash speaker. That elevates the model to another level!

This model arrived intact and in A1 condition. With none of the issues which frustrated some. I’m really happy about my model being spot on and it looks Braw!

Some of the details require really careful handling (or not touched at all). This is due to the extremely fine scale nature of the parts. Including detail and parts that never even existed on the Hornby class 50 model. It’s a model of museum quality, but that does have its trade offs when it comes to handling. So be careful.

The electronics on this new model also put Hornby’s model in the shade, with a full, clever lighting suite. And the sound file is extremely impressive!

Finally, the bogie chains are straight forward to remove and once you’ve got the knack, they are easy enough to fit on again. So accurascale deserve praise for the design of these.

I can’t wait to run this model around my Dean Park layout! And I’m looking forward to run two of the accurascale 50’s being announced in due course, with more classic BR liveries and famous named examples appearing!

I had to wait a while for the 50’s to arrive. But now it’s on the layout I’d say it was indeed worth the wait! 👏

Sorry to disappoint team you asked if there was anything to improve on this loco and quite honesty No there isn't! It's a very smooth runner and glides over my pointwork. The livery is pin point sharp, all the right colour tones and the lettering in all the right places.The Hornby version of this was excellent for its time but this will never be surpassed. Finally the exclusive box art is upto the usual high standards ,It just leaps out at you! Another very satisfied customer, now bring on the 60 's cheers Nick.

Having waited a few years for my 50s (I also ordered 50007 'Sir Edward Elgar'), I can assuredly say that Defiance is easily one of my best diesels.

The detail is superb both exterior and inside the cabs! It also runs absolutely fine with no sort of issues (Aside from the model's geared speed but I don't mind that.) I also love all the separately fitted loco plates that I still have yet to attach on.

When I first handled the model, I had no sort of quality control (No bits falling off or glue/paint marks). The only thing I can complain ahout really, even though I can see why it's there, is the packaging as I've discovered the iceblock that's holding the loco in place is being warped and bent due to the foam block that's inside and next to the detailing parts being a tad too big.

I bought this loco to go with my CDAs. They look absolutely fantastic together. A hefty beastie and well worth putting in my stable.

i only had one tiny problem with this which is one part at the front that fell off but at least i put some glue and stuck it back in, it was a very smooth runner very awesome to have!

An absolutely brilliant model, love the exclusive boxes to makes a nice presentation plinth in the display case. Really captures the one off features of 50149

This livery really suits the class 50 and accurascale have really done it justice.

This locomotive is absolutely stunning in finish, fitness and functionality (the 3FS) at a reasonable price too

Incredible model! Another quality product

Another amazing locomotive from Accurascale. Thank you very much.

Simply Brilliant

Brilliant representation of a Class 50, beautifully decorated.

Great model of a Class 50 in striking livery. Looking forward to the second batch.

Perfect livery application and the usual excellent Accurascale running. A shame about the unpainted plastic on the MU boxes, if a mistake then maybe a case to issue some factory spares, but hardly detracts from those killer looks.

A beautiful recreation in OO gauge of a beast of a loco, my second class 50 from accurascale. This one suffered from a dislocated mu socket, nothing a spot of glue won't take care of. I'm sure accurascale will take the onboard the feedback and overcome this small issue in future releases. From a very pleased customer.

Another amazing model from accurascale

Another fantastic model to add to my collection from accurascale great detailing will defantly be buying more class 50s in due corse can't wait for the class 60s to arrive keep up the great work