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Accurascale ACC2295-DCC

BR Class 89 - 89001 - GNER (White Lettering) - DCC Sound Fitted

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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 limited edition OO/4mm scale model of the BR Class 89 'Badger' electric locomotive. The model features a highly-detailed design with die-cast metal chassis, RP25-110 profile wheels, and separately-applied etched metal and plastic detail parts. The locomotive is based on the ground-breaking Class 92 platform and has a pantograph that can be raised or lowered under DC or DCC control.

The model is available in GNER livery with white lettering and features a range of detailed components, including a scale-sized Brecknall-Willis High Speed pantograph, a powerPack capacitor for uninterrupted power, and a customised Dual-Speaker Technology sound system. The locomotive is DCC ready with a 21-Pin MTX socket or factory-fitted DCC sound options.

The Class 89 was designed by Brush Traction and constructed by British Rail Engineering Ltd at Crewe Works in 1986. The prototype locomotive was used as a test bed between 1986 and 1988 and later entered service on the East and West Coast routes. It was repainted in the InterCity Executive scheme and later wore a range of liveries before being acquired by GNER in 1997.

The model is designed to operate on minimum radius curves of 438mm (2nd radius set-track) and features all-wheel powered six-axle bogies. The locomotive has a highly detailed underframe tank and features full sprung metal buffers and bufferplate. The model is available in a limited edition and features a range of deluxe and DCC features.

The Class 89's history is complex, having been used as a test bed, entered service, and been repainted in various liveries. It was eventually acquired by the AC Locomotive Group and is currently undergoing restoration to return it to operational condition. The model is a highly detailed representation of this unique locomotive and is a must-have for any OO/4mm scale model railway enthusiast.