Class 37 - RF Metals - 37902 - DCC Sound Fitted
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Detailed Description
Detailed Description
37902 British Steel Llanwern
Released to traffic in repowered form at the same time as Mirrlees Pioneer in October 1986, 37902 was rebuilt from 37148/D6848 and other than niggling silencer and turbocharger issues quickly showed the impressive reliability and fuel efficiency of the MB275T and Brush BA1005A alternator combination. Like several members of the Class 37/9 sub class it was initially repainted in the unbranded version of the new Roundel-designed triple-grey Railfreight image, and retained this appearance until the first months of 1991 when Metals sub sector branding was applied. The livery was further enhanced the following July by its naming British Steel Llanwern and the addition of British Steel crests and Cardiff Canton depot plaques. The name lasted just 15 months before being removed during a period of store and swapped onto 56054. Returned to traffic in early 1993, the locomotive retained its plaques into 1997, and was a regular performer on steel trains into the Midlands into the early EWS era. One of the last pair to be retired in January 1999 along with No. 37906, there would be no EWS heritage fleet reprieve and preservation for 37902. While there was a brief burst of optimism in 2002 when it was purchased by Direct Rail Services as an engine test bed, plans for a return to service were quashed and it was despatched to Sims Metals at Beeston in March 2005 for disposal.
Specification
Specification
Lighting and DCC
Lighting and DCC
Common Features
Common Features
Absolutely love this class 37 variant - very lucky to get o
it as I was on the reserve list, but so grateful I did.
Livery is perfectly done, crisp and clean decoration.
As with all the 37s, the detail is superb, and absolutely top notch, and I truly believe the air pipes and mw cables are amongst the best out there for modern motive power modelling - please release these as a regular spare part.
As a lifelong Class 37 fan, I was delighted when I found out that Accurascale were to produce the '37/9'. One of these was an absolute must for the collection, and it doesn't disappoint. The fit and finish is excellent, as you would expect from the manufacturer, and the sound quality is up there with the best. 37902 looks the part hauling my rake of PTA wagons.
Very good Loco 10 out of 10
This 37 was not on my wish list as I'd really like 901 in triple grey. Having been so impressed with 903 when it arrived and with the funds available i went for it. I'm very pleased I did to as it looks great in triple grey and as I've come to expect runs and sounds superb too.
Hopefully 901 will appear in this paint scheme soon or i have the option to change 902s identity 🤔
Excellent work team accurascale, thank you.
This is my fifth of the six Class 37 locomotives I bought from Accurascale’s third run, and it is another absolutely excellent locomotive.
The RF Metals 37902 is a brilliant model and, in my opinion, Accurascale’s Class 37 is the best locomotive they make across their whole range. The detail, the weight, the finish, the livery application and the overall presence of the model are all superb. This one captures the Railfreight Metals look beautifully, and the 37902 British Steel Llanwern identity gives it real character.
The DCC sound version was definitely the right choice. The sound fitted model brings the locomotive to life, and the way it runs is exactly what I have come to expect from Accurascale’s Class 37s. Smooth, powerful, reliable and full of detail. The lighting functions, the sound, the motorised fan and all the small touches make it feel like a premium model straight out of the box.
What also says a lot is how quickly these Class 37s sell out. They simply do not hang around on the Accurascale website. Most of this run disappeared almost immediately, with only the non-sound EWS version left when I last looked. I am not especially a fan of the EWS livery in real life, so that one is not really a must-have for me at the moment, although I am still considering it purely because Accurascale’s Class 37 tooling is so good.
This RF Metals 37902 is exactly why I bought so many from the third run. It is beautifully detailed, superbly finished and a fantastic runner. For me, Accurascale’s Class 37 has become the benchmark OO gauge diesel locomotive, and this 37902 is one of the best examples of it.
Highly recommended.
GREAT SOUND FANTASTIC MODEL AND ANOTHER REMINDER OF THOSE MEMORIES OF MARGAM, CANTON & NEWPORT
PICTURE IS FROM MY SLG RMWEB PAGE
Finally, Class 37/9s are modelled and this model does not disappoint with faithfully reproduced sound. Highly recommended
Another cracking model from accurascale
Excellent performance, smooth powerful motor able to pull a long rake of coil wagon’s just like the real thing…livery is spot on looks the part in Metals livery.
The detail, sound and running quality’s are fantastic! Really pleased with this slug!
Great model with the 37/9 specific roof - can't fault the attention to detail.
I do like the triple grey livery.
I remember the 9’s growing up and it is an awesome model and will look great double headed or single on full steel thrash
This is an excellent product. I used to work at BSC Llanwern so had to have this one! I also remember 39 902 at Newport station.
I have several other Accurascale Class 37s, but this is the best. Very smooth running and an excellent sound file. Superb.
A superb highly detailed model which looks and sounds great. I have numerous Accurascale class 37s now from both runs. Excellent!
Lovely model, fantastic detail, would recommend!
A beautiful detailed model and the sound is very interesting. The model runs very smoothly and detailed is very good. A welcome edition to any layout.
Another fantastic tractor added to the stable. Highly recommended!
A great model. Excellent attention to detail.
This is a fantastic loco and the sound quality is excellent. It looks superb running with my rake of PTA wagons. Great to finally have an accurate version of the 37/9. This is my second 'slug' after recently purchasing 37901.
Well reserched , and great to see back on the rails again. Whilst these were perhaps not the best sounding of the slugs, The soundfile is excellent. Lets see how long this one lasts.
This 3rd generation of what is easily the best 37 on the market, is a stunner. Many upgrades from the last batch, working fan, radiator behind the now etched grill and top notch sound file. Absolutely brilliant. Hopefully some 37/7's in the next batch.
Recently received my preorder for 37902. Arrived very quickly, given the long journey it needs to take to get to the Antipodes!
Really enjoyed unpacking and running it in, love the sound file and the slightly different engine sound to a normal cl37 - which was one of the main reasons I bought a 37/9.
Love your work Accurascale!
As always, the detail on on this Accurascale model is superb. I think the sound could be a bit louder to-make the characteristics of the sound of the Mirlees engine stand out.
Top quality model. Another winner !
My Railfreight Metals model was perfect straight out of the box and ran beautifully smooth and sounded excellent but I would like to point out that the exclusive Loram Rail model one aluminium door step fell off and three steps fell off the Europhoenix model and they had to be reattached. This seems to be a common problem as mentioned in other reviews of these two models. Looking forward to my next batch of class 60s.
Usual very good quality of build and representation of the prototype. Smooth and silent running (when sound is off). I only have to issues with this model: 1 - the windscreens have a more pronounced prismatic effect than my previous Cl37; 2 - the engine sound file when shedding load appears muffled and doesn’t give an accurate representation of a mirlees engine in this situation ( having heard 37901 recently). Perhaps it was recorded light engine or static run up rather than when hauling a load?