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Accurascale ACC2296

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

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

BR Class 89 - 89001 - GNER (Gold Lettering)

Feb-99 to Jun-07
Returns to service after repairs at Brush in GNER blue with gold logo

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. This limited edition model is based on the Class 92 platform and features a highly-detailed design, with a die-cast metal chassis, RP25-110 profile wheels, and separately-applied etched metal and plastic detail parts.

The model is DCC ready, with a PowerPack capacitor for uninterrupted power, and features a five-pole motor with two flywheels for high-performance traction. It also includes a metal helical gearbox and all-wheel drive, allowing it to achieve a minimum scale top speed of 125 mph.

The model features a scale-sized Brecknall-Willis High Speed pantograph that can be raised and lowered under DCC control, as well as a Hall sensor for a flange squeal effect on DCC sound-fitted models. The model also includes a customised Dual-Speaker Technology system with a large 'Accurathrash' style bass speaker and a smaller 'iphone' style cube for higher frequencies.

The Class 89 model represents the locomotive in its GNER (Gold Lettering) livery, with a minimum radius curve of 438mm (2nd Radius Set-track). It includes a separately-switched cab lighting and illuminated driver's desk, as well as directionally-controlled lighting and switchable red and white marker lights.

The BR Class 89 'Badger' was a unique prototype electric locomotive designed by Brush Traction and constructed by British Rail Engineering Ltd at Crewe Works in 1986. Although it was not put into service as intended, it was used as a test bed on the East and West Coast routes before being delivered in the InterCity Executive scheme and later repainted in Swallow livery. It was preserved and restored, and is currently being restored to operational condition by the AC Locomotive Group, with plans to return it to the national network.