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Accurascale ACC2243-DCC

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

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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' - 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 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 minimum scale top 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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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 Large Logo livery, with DCC sound. The model features a die-cast metal chassis, RP25-110 profile OO wheels, and separately-applied etched metal and plastic details. It also includes a working radiator fan, flange squeal sensor, and a full lighting package with auto-off feature. The model is DCC ready and can be fitted with a factory-fitted DCC sound unit.

The Class 50 was a class of 50 diesel-electric locomotives built by English Electric at Vulcan Foundry between 1967 and 1968. They were initially allocated to Crewe and were used on passenger and parcels services between Crewe and Glasgow, as well as trains to Blackpool, Liverpool, and Manchester. The class developed a huge following in the 1980s and many enthusiasts developed intense bonds with individual locomotives.

The Accurascale model is the third and final member of their English Electric six-axle trio, following the Class 55 and Class 37 models. It has been extensively tooled to include a wide range of details and features, including multiple working equipment, handrails, and different headcode options. The model is available with a DCC sound unit, which includes a twin-speaker setup, working radiator fan, and flange squeal sensor.

The Class 50 was a significant class of locomotives that operated on the British Rail network from the late 1960s to the early 1990s. They were known for their reliability issues and were eventually replaced by newer locomotives. However, a number of the class have been preserved and are still in operation today.