The body is made out of metal and the craftsmanship of this model is second to none. The model is the best of the Hunslet Austerity I have got.

The model is made of metal and is the perfect example of a Hunslet Austerity saddle tank I have got.

When i heard that wilbert was being made i thought nice and thought since i wasn't having to pay straight away i might aswell i am very happy i did. Especially since they sold out shortly after i preordered

Very nice and heavy
Cool manual
Great detail
Best box design i have seen ever

I made the mistake of buying a non-sound version of the Hunslet Austerity with intention of using a Zimo next 18 decoder I already had with the Hunslet Austerity sound file installed. BUT the Zimo decoder was incompatible with the stay alive and firebox flicker.
The Accurascale sound decoder is naturally fully compatible. The sound is superb and the stay alive is essential for complicated pointwork.
Very easy to fit with no need for disassembling the model. Sorted.

Easy to install with removable roof panel. Great sound!

My model of WIlbert arrived earlier today and I am once again hugely impressed with Accurascale' s effort with this class of locomotive. The detail and decoration is absolutely incredible and the running quality straight out of the box is unmatchable. This is easily the best OO gauge Hunslet austerity model on the market and would 100% recommend over the EFE rail version.

What makes Wilbert (the model) special is that it is supporting the fantastic cause to cosmetically restore the real Wilbert locomotive for all to enjoy once more, and I hope that this cosmetic restoration is then made into a full restoration to an operational state for Wilbert to be enjoyed thoroughly by all. I am proud to support this and plan to make a trip to the Dean forest railway to see the engine for myself once the cosmetic resotration is complete.

The letter from the awdry family is also incredibly heartwarming to read and makes you feel proud to recognise what WIibert Awdry did for the railway community through his stories, he would be proud.

This is my 5th purchase of the GWR pannier tank, a bit of an afterthought but also a reflection on just how well put together these models are. Not yet running but waiting patiently for my new layout to be built

Great little locomotive , I love the attention to detail on this model, the lined maroon LT livery, the fluted connecting rods, the tool boxes and intricate pipework, and the highly detailed cab interior

Oh what a delightful locomotive, and so glad I PRE-ORDERED this one. The model is faultless, great cab detail, and a very smooth running on my rolling road. The lined blue livery is superb and the letter from Richard Awdry, The Rev W's grandson is a delightful touch with much needed profits helping fund the cosmetic restoration of this preserved loco at The Forest of Dean

This is the first model i have ever ordered directly from Accurascale and im honestly impressed with what you get for the price.
The model is presented in a unique beautifully thought out box that stands out on any shelf.
Wilbert himself is a superb runner buttery smooth and responsive featuring a level of detail I would expect from a model twice his price he is by far the heaviest 0-6-0 tank engine in my collection and pulls better than some engines twice his size I would highly recomend his addition to any model heritage railway.
I will definitely be ordering again. Harry.

Where do I start? The Accurascale Austerity is a stunning model. It's weighty, made of metal, and the detailing is incredible. The running performance really complements it—the low-speed crawl is fantastic straight out of the box, and those invisible couplings are a great extra. Wilbert came with a certificate and a thank you letter, which was a beautiful touch. Overall, this model is one of the best and outperforms any older offerings, laying down plenty of scope for future versions.
​As for Wilbert, the Rev. W. Awdry would be proud. Top model all round—thank you, Accurascale!

This is my first exclusive i ever got from accurascale. And its better than i couldve imagined. Its very weighty amazingly detailed and is a faithful recreation of the loco. I can only fully reccomend any of the austerities after getting this one

Genius Design of Roof for DCC Access. Instant and effortless access.

If you are making a rake of Mk2 WCRC coaches then this one compliments to set. The TSO has a really well detailed interior and the screen printing on the windows is superb

Beautifully made scale couplings at a great price, highly recommended. They are perfect for the modern day modeller, much less obtrusive than standard tension lock couplings and well suited to small industrial scenes. It would be nice to see a slightly longer version available for locomotives, to achieve even more realistic connections with coaches. Overall, great stuff — thank you.