In 1995 Accucraft, soon to become the biggest supplier of large scale brass locomotives for serious modelers released the very first brass locomotive, a three foot gauge Baldwin 4-4-0 American based on North Pacific Coast's Sonoma.
The Sonoma is on display at the California State railroad Museum in Sacramento California. It is almost identical to Dan Markoff's locomotive, the Eureka.
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From their web site:
Accucraft Trains was formed in 1994 in Mountain View, California. The company’s first project was a 1:24 scale boxcar. The following year saw the production of detailed 1:24 scale 4-4-0 and 2-6-0 locomotives. The models were painted and hand assembled in the little California office, and the company was soon off and running.
Accucraft operates on two primary principles: 1) the willingness to constantly innovate and strive for new levels of detail and quality; and 2) provide the best service possible to our customers.
As Accucraft has grown, so has it product range. The firm now caters to model railroad enthusiasts in scales from On3 up to 7.5” gauge ride-on equipment. Electric and live steam locomotives are offered, along with detailed rolling stock and an extensive line of track to fill out the range. Live steam locos have appeared in 1:32, 1:20.3, 1:19 and 1:13.7 scale, covering everything from diminutive 0-4-0s to massive 4-8-8-4 UP ‘Big Boys’!
Always keen to support new markets, Accucraft have developed very successful relationships with firms such as Accucraft UK, Accucraft DE (Germany), Gauge 1 Model Company (UK), Maxitrak (UK) and Argyle Models in Australia. This growing network enables Accucraft to provide timely service and a broad range of products.
15 окт 2024
