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Accurascale ACC2281

BR Class 89 - 89001 - InterCity Executive - DCC Ready

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Prototype Era
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

BR Class 89 - 89001 - InterCity Executive

Oct-86 to Nov-88
BR InterCity Executive livery

SPECIFICATION
The Class 89 model will be based on Accurascale’s ground-breaking Class 92 platform, with all-wheel powered six-axle bogies.

• Highly-detailed OO scale model, 1:76.2 scale
  
• Minimum Radius 438mm (2nd Radius Set-track)
  
• Die-cast metal chassis
  
• RP25-110 profile OO wheels
  
• Separately-applied etched metal/plastic detail parts, including grab handles, steps, wipers, etc.
  
• Scale width wire handrails
  
• Full underframe tank detail with brackets and pipework
  
• Fully sprung metal buffers and bufferplate, pipework and screw couplings (for display)
  
• Dummy knuckle coupler provided in polybag
  
• Kinetic NEM coupler mounts at correct height and mini-tension-lock couplers

Deluxe Features

• Scale-sized Brecknall-Willis High Speed pantograph raised and lowered by DCC control
• PowerPack capacitor for uninterrupted power
• Customised Dual-Speaker Technology with large ‘Accurathrash’ Style Bass Speaker and smaller 'iphone' style cube for higher frequencies (on DCC Sound-fitted models only)
• Hall sensor for flange squeal effect 

DCC Features

• PowerPack capacitor for uninterrupted power
• DCC ready [21-Pin MTC Socket] 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 top speed
  
• 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

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.

The Accurascale Class 89 model is a limited edition OO scale model of the BR Class 89 'Badger' prototype electric locomotive. The model is based on Accurascale's Class 92 platform and features a highly-detailed design with a die-cast metal chassis and RP25-110 profile OO wheels. The model is available in InterCity livery and is DCC ready, with a minimum radius of 438mm recommended.

The model features a number of high-end details, including a scale-sized Brecknall-Willis High Speed pantograph, a powerPack capacitor for uninterrupted power, and a customised Dual-Speaker Technology system. The model also features a hall sensor for a flange squeal effect and directional lighting, DC and DCC.

The real-life Class 89 was designed by Brush Traction and constructed by British Rail Engineering Ltd at Crewe Works in 1986. The locomotive was used as a test bed between 1986 and 1988 and eventually settled into service working between Kings Cross and Leeds. The locomotive was repainted and renamed several times during its service life, including being painted in the new Swallow livery and later in GNER dark blue.

The Class 89 was eventually purchased for preservation and is currently being restored to operational condition by the AC Locomotive Group. The group has announced a partnership with Locomotive Services Ltd to fund the final stages of the rebuild, which will see the locomotive join LSL's fleet of main line certified electric locomotives for a period of five years.