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Accurascale ACC2297-DCC

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

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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/4mm scale model of the BR Class 89 'Badger' electric locomotive. This limited edition model is being produced by Rails of Sheffield and features DCC sound and a high level of detail.

The model is based on the Class 92 platform and features all-wheel powered six-axle bogies and a pantograph that can be raised or lowered using DCC or DC control. The OO scale model is 1:76.2 scale and has a minimum radius requirement of 438mm. The chassis is die-cast metal, and the wheels are RP25-110 profile.

The model includes a range of separately-applied etched metal and plastic detail parts, including grab handles, steps, wipers, and more. The handrails are scale width wire, and the underframe tank detail is fully featured with brackets and pipework. The model also includes fully sprung metal buffers and bufferplate, factory-fitted pipework, and screw couplings.

The model features Deluxe and DCC options, including a scale-sized Brecknall-Willis High Speed pantograph that can be raised and lowered using DCC control. The locomotive also features a powerPack capacitor for uninterrupted power and a customised Dual-Speaker Technology system for improved sound quality. The model is DCC ready with a 21-Pin MTX socket or factory-fitted DCC sound options.

The prototype Class 89 was designed by Brush Traction and built by British Rail Engineering Ltd at Crewe Works in 1986. The locomotive was used as a test bed between 1986 and 1988 before being delivered to the InterCity Executive scheme. It was later painted in the new Swallow livery and named 'Avocet' by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The locomotive continued in service until 1992, when it was withdrawn and eventually sold for preservation. It was later acquired by GNER and returned to operation before being withdrawn again in 2001. The locomotive is currently being restored by the AC Locomotive Group and is due to be returned to the national network in the near future.