Lisa got a visit from the Mead Fairy this afternoon. Green, #8 of 75. Some minor assembly was required - the stack, exhaust tube, and headlight (plus the usual steam dome details) are packed separately to prevent damage in shipping. This was well worth the extra effort though, as the model arrived with no visible defects apart from the bell coming loose from its hanger. Everything went together without difficulty, and the model looks amazing. We most likely won't have a chance to run her until this weekend, when we will be running on the New Hampshire Garden Railway Society's live steam layout at the Hooksett, NH train show on Sunday. I'll be sure to get some pics at the show.

 

I called Accucraft and they gave me a tracking number, I should expect a visit from the brown truck on Monday.

 

I am expecting a short batch of parts exclusive to me, 12 stacks and headlamps. No other spare parts produced as hey are all unique to the loco where those are easily interchangeable. Will know more on final pricing in the upcoming week.

 

Jason, do you know if there will be any Fairymead parts available from Accucraft?
I need a big stack just like that.

Andrew