Accurascale announces first train pack

Based upon two of Accurascale’s latest model ranges, the LMR train pack consists of two of the fabulous Mark 1 suburban coaches, widely lauded as some of the finest coaches ever produced in 00/4mm scale with a diecast chassis, museum quality detailing and finishing, full interior lighting and one of the highly detailed forthcoming Hunslet Austerity tank locomotives.

An Accurascale Exclusives release, and therefore only available directly via the Accurascale website, this special limited edition set will of course come in Accurascale’s much loved and coveted special presentation packaging and features etched nameplates and additional features such as distressed coach roof printing and running numbers that will never be available outside of this set.

The two LMR Mk.1 models in the Accurascale train pack represent Brake Second ARMY 5301 (ex-M43231) and Second ARMY 3302 (Ex-M46070) in 1968, when both were wearing the LMR Oxford Blue livery. ARMY 5301 was built at Doncaster under Lot 30093 in 1954, originally being numbered as M53231 until a conflict with DMU numbering led to British Railways renumbering the 53xxx vehicles into the 43xxx range to avoid confusion. Taken out of service in October 1964, the vehicle was transferred to the LMR on 22 February 1965, being numbered as AD 03031 in 1966, before renumbering as AD 3031 in 1967 and ARMY 5301 in 1968. Initially painted Olive Drab in 1966, it was repainted into LMR Oxford Blue in 1967. At closure of the LMR, the coach was preserved first at the East Somerset Railway, and then at the Keighley & Worth Valley, before finally being scrapped in June 1982.

Second ARMY 3302 (ex-M46070) was built at Derby under Lot 30051 in 1954 and was also taken out of service in October 1964, the vehicle transferring to the LMR in early 1968 and being numbered ARMY 3302 from the start. Repainted into LMR Oxford Blue at the same time, the vehicle was sold to the East Somerset Railway upon closure of the LMR, but was scrapped in February 1971 at Liss.

Both DC/DCC ready and DCC Sound Fitted sets will be offered, priced at £299.95 and £399.95 respectively. Delivery is Q2 2026.

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