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Accurascale ACC2294

BR Class 89 - 89001 - GNER (White Lettering) - DCC Ready

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

BR Class 89 - 89001 - GNER (White Lettering)

Mar-97 to Jan-99
Reinstated for service 3-Mar-97 and repainted into GNER blue with white logo (loco had been purchased in 1996 by Sea Containers)

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 has announced a new OO scale model of the BR Class 89 'Badger' electric locomotive in the GNER livery.

The model is limited to a small production run and is available exclusively through Rails of Sheffield. The locomotive is DCC ready with a minimum radius of curve of 438mm and all-wheel powered six-axle bogies.

The model features a highly detailed representation of the Class 89, including a die-cast metal chassis, RP25-110 profile OO wheels, and separately-applied etched metal and plastic detail parts. The pantograph is also included and can be raised or lowered under DC or DCC control.

The model includes a range of deluxe features, including a scale-sized Brecknall-Willis High Speed pantograph, a powerPack capacitor, and a customised dual-speaker system with a large bass speaker and a smaller cube for higher frequencies. The model is also DCC ready with a powerPack capacitor for uninterrupted power.

The Class 89 was a unique locomotive designed by Brush Traction and constructed by British Rail Engineering Ltd at Crewe Works in 1986. The prototype was used as a test bed between 1986 and 1988 and was later sold to GNER in 1997. The locomotive was used on Kings Cross to Leeds and Bradford trains before being withdrawn in 2001 and eventually joining the AC Locomotive Group's preserved fleet.

The Class 89's story does not end there, as the ACLG is currently restoring the locomotive to operational condition with plans to fit it with the necessary equipment for a return to the national network. The project is currently being funded by Locomotive Services Ltd and the locomotive is expected to join their fleet of main line certified electric locomotives for a period of five years.