NCB South Wales - HE3810 - Glendower - DCC Sound
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Detailed Description
Detailed Description
Glendower was one of the 93 locomotives completed by Hunslet in the years after the war. Works number 3810 was completed in 1954 and sold directly to the NCB. This locomotive was moved directly to the coalfields of South Wales and gained the name “Glendower”. It was withdrawn from Hafodyrynys, Crumlin in 1973. The engine was purchased from the NCB and moved to the South Devon Railway at Buckfastleigh in 1978. It returned to traffic and proved a valuable member of the working fleet until its last boiler ticket expired in 1995. It is still at Buckfastleigh, cosmetically restored in non-operational condition. Glendower recreates a typical post war Austerity in unmodified condition.
Specification
Specification
Lighting and DCC
Lighting and DCC
Common Features
Common Features
Started badly when the loco arrived and made grating noises as it ran, plus the stay-alive wasn't working (DCC sound model). Contacted Accurascale and they sent me a return label. I returned the model and seven days later received a fully working replacement. This would be a 5-star review (the model itself easily deserves it) but for the fact that the return information I had to supply wasn't particularly relevant to my problem - you can't photograph grating noises or a non-functioning stay-alive.
A beautifully produced model from Accurascale. The paintwork is particularly impressive, with a superb finish that really brings Glendower to life. The attention to detail is exceptional, and the DCC sound adds a wonderful level of realism. Smooth running, excellent build quality and a beautifully reproduced NCB South Wales livery.
My only criticism is the Stay Alive capacitor, which is rather disappointing, providing only around 3 to 5 seconds of power. I would have expected considerably better performance, particularly from a premium DCC sound-fitted locomotive. A longer power reserve would be especially beneficial for a small industrial locomotive operating over points and sections of track where electrical contact can occasionally be interrupted.
Despite this, Glendower is a fantastic little locomotive and a superb addition to my collection. Highly recommended, although I would like to see Accurascale improve the Stay Alive performance on future models. Still giving 5 stars as I love the detail.
Another great locomotive looks great sounds great, when coupled with NCB wagons lookd the business
Superb little engine, nice little chugger at slow speed and plenty of weight in the whole thing. Not meant to sit around with my DRS 37's and 68's but who cares, it sits nicely with a trio set of NCB green wagons. I am also old enough to have seen and watched action at Hafod as I lived and worked nearby.
I think this could be the best sound profile yet. This loco works straight out of the box, looks the part and more importantly sounds fantastic. The Break function (2) really adds to the realism and the changing of the chuff sound. On heavy mode it barks like the real thing. Top notch - love it!
I thought the pannier tank was the pinnacle of what we could expect in RTR OO gauge but the Austerity takes it to the next level yet again. While it might be a simpler prototype, that doesn't mean less realism - in fact it's the opposite. Everything about this model feels just right, how it looks - from every angle even super close up, how it runs, the sound... If you could take a real engine and literally shrink it down to 4mm scale it would be this. Just needs the smoke and steam! Accurascale have really knocked it out of the park again.
great loved it
Superb locomotive, worked perfectly straight out of the box. well made with a nice weight to it. The sound is very good too which of course adds another dimension to the engine.
Excellent detail.