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Accurascale ACC2238-DCC

BR Class 50 - BR Blue - 50006 'Neptune' - DCC Sound Fitted

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Prototype Era
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

BR Class 50 - BR Blue - 50006 'Neptune' - DCC Sound Fitted

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 mounted snowploughs provided for customer to install, with 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

Catalogue listing

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 the Class 50 diesel locomotive in BR blue livery, with DCC sound. The model is a highly detailed representation of the locomotive, featuring a die-cast metal chassis, RP25-110 profile wheels, and separately applied etched metal and plastic detail parts.

The model is based on a 3D laser scan of a real Class 50 locomotive and features a range of details, including a working radiator fan, flange squeal sensor, and full lighting package. The model also includes a range of optional features, such as multiple working equipment, missing handrails, and different headcode options.

The Class 50 was a series of 50 diesel locomotives built by English Electric at the Vulcan Foundry between 1967 and 1968. They were initially used for passenger and parcels services in the North of England, but were later transferred to the Western Region, where they were used for a variety of services, including freight and passenger work.

The class was known for its reliability issues, particularly with its generator and electrical equipment, which led to a major refurbishment programme in the late 1970s. The class continued in service until the 1990s, when they were gradually withdrawn and replaced by more modern locomotives.

Today, several Class 50 locomotives have been preserved and are still operational, with five currently in main line service. The Accurascale model is a highly detailed and accurate representation of this iconic locomotive, and is sure to be popular with model railway enthusiasts.