Accurascale has unveiled a new OO gauge version of the British Rail Class 58 diesel‑electric locomotive.
Known as "Bones" because of their slim proportions and full‑width cabs, the Class 58 began service in 1983. Produced by BREL at Doncaster Works, these engines were crafted to haul heavy merry‑go‑round coal traffic, moving coal between collieries and power stations across the country.
The new release is part of the manufacturer’s “Powering Britain” line, following its HUO coal hopper range, and has been built with a selection of prototype‑specific tools to reflect different stages of the class’s operational life.
Livery information
Six locomotives were announced for the first production run.
- 58016 – Railfreight Coal
Finished in Triple Grey Coal Sector livery with depot plaque and later service alterations. - 58017 – Mainline Freight Triple Grey
Named "Eastleigh Depot", it represents the shift from sectorisation to privatisation while retaining the Triple Grey colours and Mainline branding. - 58023 – Mainline Freight Blue
Represents the preserved locomotive in Mainline Freight Aircraft Blue livery. It is currently the only operational Class 58 in Britain. - 58040 – Railfreight Red Stripe
Named "Cottam Power Station", this second‑batch locomotive includes both experimental and standard exhaust silencers used during its career. - 58042 – Railfreight Coal
Named "Ironbridge Power Station", it depicts a Coal Sector‑era locomotive during peak heavy freight operations. - 58046 – Mainline Freight Blue
Finished as "Asfordby Mine" in Mainline Freight Aircraft Blue livery.
Features and specifications
- Five‑pole motor with twin flywheels
- All‑wheel drive and all‑wheel electrical pick‑up
- Integrated stay‑alive system
- Twin motorised radiator fans
- Hall sensors that automatically activate flange squeal
- Independently controlled running lights, cab lights and desk lights
- DCC‑ready electronics
- Removable roof panel for decoder and lighting switch access
- Fully detailed cab interior
- Separately fitted handrails and pipework
- Etched windscreen wipers and horn grilles
- Detailed traction motors
- Accurate bogie variations
- Detailed buffer‑beam equipment
Prototype variations
Accurascale notes that the tooling will allow several variants across the range, including:
- Narrow, experimental and wide exhaust silencers
- Bodysides with or without door handles
- CP3 and CP3A bogie variations
- Cabs with or without side air vents
- Deep and shallow rear cab corner profiles
- Multiple cab handrail and baffle arrangements
- Cab roofs with or without NRN radio pods
- Three cooler group configurations
- Windscreen washer fillers with or without a guard
Pricing and availability
The Accurascale Class 58 will be delivered in Q4 2027 and is available to pre-order now.
Prices are:
- £169.99 – DC/DCC Ready
- £259.99 – DCC sound fitted
