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Accurascale ACC2215

BR Class 50 - Large Logo with grey roof & orange cantrail stripe - 50021 'Rodney'

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Prototype Eras
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

BR Class 50 - Large Logo w/grey roof & orange cantrail stripe - 50021 'Rodney'

SPECIFICATION 

• Highly-detailed OO scale model, 1:76.2 scale
• Minimum Radius 438mm (2nd Radius Set-track) in OO
• Die-cast metal chassis
• RP25-110 profile OO wheels with provision for re-gauging with scale-sized wheels for P4/EM gauges – with simple ride height adjustment – and ability to set brake blocks in line with wheels
• Separately-applied etched metal/plastic detail parts, including grab handles, steps, wipers, etc.
• Scale width wire handrails
• Etched metal pre-painted nameplates and crests (where applicable) provided for customer to install
• Interchangeable printed headcodes with full description covering the first nine years of the class plus preservation era
• Scale-sized and body mounted snowploughs provided for customer to install which allows coupler use if you omit the centre plough, with additional one-piece NEM mounted option
• Full underframe tank, battery box and full-formed compressor detail with extensive pipework and other separate parts
• Fully sprung metal buffers and bufferplate, factory-fitted pipework and screw couplings (for display)
• Fully sprung buffers, super-fine pipework and screw couplings (for display)
• Kinetic NEM coupler mounts at correct height and mini-tension-lock couplers

Deluxe Features

• Separately powered working radiator fan with different speed settings 
• PowerPack capacitor for uninterrupted power
• Custom ‘Accurathrash’  Speaker Technology including large ‘Accurathrash’ Style Bass Speaker (on DCC Sound-fitted models only) 
• Hall sensor for flange squeal effect (on DCC Sound-fitted models only)

DCC Features

• DCC ready with PowerPack capacitor for uninterrupted power
• DCC ready or Factory-Fitted DCC Sound options

High Performance Traction features

• Five-Pole motor with two flywheels
• Helical Gear box for maximum performance and slow speed running
• Gearing arranged so locomotive can achieve scale speed of 125 mph (200 km/h)
• All wheel drive (sprung centre axle) and all wheel pickup

Fully detailed Lighting Pack features:

• Directional lighting, DC and DCC
• Switchable Red and white marker lights with day/night options
• Switchable Red and white marker lights with correctly configured lights for preservation era oddballs 50008 and 50044
• Interior lighting with cast electrical compartment and engine bay detail on metal motor enclosure
• Separately switched cab lighting and illuminated, driver’s desk, auto/off on movement

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Model details

Prototype information

^* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

Accurascale has announced a new OO gauge model of Class 50 diesel locomotive 'Rodney' in BR blue large logo livery, featuring a grey roof and orange cantrail stripe. This is the third model in the manufacturer's English Electric six-axle trio, following the Class 55 and Class 37 models.

The Class 50 was a class of 50 locomotives built by English Electric at Vulcan Foundry between 1967 and 1968. They were designed for 100mph operation and were initially used on passenger and parcels services between Crewe and Glasgow, as well as services to Blackpool, Liverpool, and Manchester. The class was later used on freight operations and was refurbished in the late 1970s to improve reliability.

The new Accurascale model features a highly detailed OO scale body, die-cast metal chassis, and RP25-110 profile OO wheels. It also includes separately-applied etched metal and plastic detail parts, interchangeably printed headcodes, and scale-sized snowploughs. The model is DCC-ready and features a five-pole motor, metal helical gearbox, and all-wheel drive and pickup.

The Class 50 has a long history, with the first withdrawals taking place in 1987 and the last locomotives being retired in 1994. However, seven of the class have returned to the main line, with five still active on Network Rail metals. The Accurascale model features a range of liveries and details, including preservation-era oddballs, making it a highly detailed and accurate representation of the class.