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Accurascale ACC2299-DCC

BR Class 89 - 89001 - InterCity Swallow (Present Day) - DCC Sound Fitted

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Prototype Era
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

BR Class 89 - 89001 - InterCity Swallow (Present Day)

Apr-19 to present
Classic InterCity Swallow livery with Modern OHLE Flashes
 
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, specifically the prototype 'Avocet' in InterCity Swallow livery. The model is part of a limited edition run produced by Rails of Sheffield and features DCC sound.

The model is based on Accurascale's Class 92 platform and boasts all-wheel powered six-axle bogies and a pantograph that can be raised and lowered under DC or DCC control. The locomotive has a highly detailed OO scale design, with a die-cast metal chassis, RP25-110 profile OO wheels, and separately-applied etched metal and plastic detail parts.

Key features of the model include a scale-sized Brecknall-Willis High Speed pantograph, powerPack capacitor for uninterrupted power, and a customised Dual-Speaker Technology system with a large bass speaker and a smaller 'iphone' style cube for higher frequencies. The model is also DCC ready with a powerPack capacitor and can be fitted with a Hall sensor for a flange squeal effect.

The model features a five-pole motor with two flywheels and a metal helical gearbox for maximum performance and slow speed running. The locomotive can achieve a minimum scale top speed of 125 mph and has all-wheel drive and pickup.

The Class 89 'Avocet' was a unique locomotive designed by Brush Traction and constructed 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 in the InterCity Executive scheme and later repainted in the Swallow livery. It was preserved and has undergone several repaints and changes in ownership, including a recent partnership with Locomotive Services Ltd to restore it to operational condition.