They had already been allocated fleet numbers which were retained by the new owners but it was only when the ex-contractors engine No. 18 Ailsa was officially numbered in 2005 that the fleet had ever been in correct sequence. These railcars have been the subject of much controversy in the late 1990s when their over-budget rebuild was brought to a halt by incoming management and since this time no work has been done on them. The preservationist group Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters Association have campaigned for their completion, especially in conjunction with a potential commuter train services between Port Erin, Castletown and Douglas, which would extend the service that is laid on annually by the railway in connection with the T. The TT Commuter service is currently run using a steam locomotive and hauled stock, which leads to high operating costs. A shift in management attitude could see their return to service in the future, but for the time being, they remain in store at Douglas station awaiting completion and return to service. Scale: 1:20.3 Gauge: 45 mm Construction: Brass & Stainless Steel Mini. Radius: 1.5m (4) Features: 0-24V DC motor. The item “Accucraft Trains County Donegal / Isle of Man Diesel Railcar, 120.3 Scale” is in sale since Tuesday, July 23, 2019. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Rare Scales\Locomotives”. The seller is “accucraftestore” and is located in Union City, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- State of Assembly: Ready to Go/Pre-built
- Material: Brass
- Scale: Garden Railway
- Type: Steam Locomotive
- Features: Limited Edition
- Year: 2018
- MPN: E20-8
- Gauge: Standard
- Brand: Accucraft
- Grading: C-9 Factory New-Brand New
