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Accurascale ACC2282-DCC

BR Class 89 - 89001 - InterCity Executive - DCC Sound Fitted

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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.

Accurascale's OO scale model of the BR Class 89 'Badger' electric locomotive is a highly detailed representation of the prototype locomotive. The model is based on the manufacturer's Class 92 platform and features six-axle bogies, a pantograph that can be raised or lowered under DC or DCC control, and all-wheel power.

The model is built to a high standard, with a die-cast metal chassis, RP25-110 profile OO wheels, and separately-applied etched metal and plastic detail parts. The locomotive also features scale width wire handrails, a full underframe tank with brackets and pipework, and fully sprung metal buffers and bufferplate.

The model is DCC ready with a PowerPack capacitor for uninterrupted power and features a high-performance five-pole motor with two flywheels and a metal helical gearbox. The locomotive achieves a minimum scale top speed of 125 mph and has all-wheel drive with all-wheel pickup.

The model also features a highly detailed lighting pack with directional lighting, switchable red and white marker lights, and separately switched cab lighting. The locomotive is available in DCC sound-fitted or non-DCC options.

The prototype Class 89 locomotive was built by British Rail Engineering Ltd at Crewe Works in 1986 and was used as a test bed between 1986 and 1988 on the East and West Coast routes. It was later delivered in the InterCity Executive scheme and was repainted in the Swallow livery in 1988. The locomotive was preserved and has seen various changes in ownership, including being acquired by privatised ECML operator GNER and later the AC Locomotive Group. The locomotive is currently being restored to operational condition by the ACLG and Locomotive Services Ltd.