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Accurascale ACC2523

CDA China Clay - ECC Blue - Pack C

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Prototype Eras
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

ECC Livery

375011
375096
375124

Photographed model is a decorated sample, and may not be fully indicative of the final model.

Highly-detailed OO gauge model, 1:76.2 scale on 16.5mm track
* Minimum Radius 438mm (2nd Radius Set-track)
* Weight 40g minimum
* Die-cast chassis for ideal weight
* Detailed interior with rivets, framing, strapping and accurately profiled door 'horns'
* RP25-110 profile OO gauge wheels with separate brake blocks in line with tread
* Sprung metal buffers and dummy instanter couplings
* Super fine plastic parts, incl. air pipes, lamp irons, safety catches, clasp and disc brakes, hopper door operating equipment, etc.
* Etched metal details, incl. brake lever, chassis plates, etc.
* Removable, Kinetic NEM coupler mounts at correct height with mini-tension-lock couplers provided with scale Instanters included

Numerous individual differences between wagon types
* Three body styles: as built, rebodied and CDA
* Two styles of hopper door: 'X' pattern on coal variants and 'straight beam' pattern on CDA
* Original canopy and later 'aerodynamic' canopy styles where appropriate
* Two style of door operating equipment covers, with some later styles featuring 'mix and match' versions!
* Two styles of sprung buffer: Oleo (coal variants) and heavy duty (CDA)
* Three different chassis frame variants for HAA, HDA and CDA versions
* Multiple bufferbeam brake pipe configurations
* Three different wheel variants: bolted disc brake, plain disc brake and standard (clasp brake)
* HBA/HDA feature correct modifications to brake disc caliper operating equipment, additional larger air cylinder, empty/loaded changeover levers and above solebar mounted brake distributor
* CDA correctly features large end air cylinder and above solebar mounted brake distributor, end ventilator boxes, highly detailed roof with textured canvas cover and chassis mounted operating handles

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Accurascale's OO gauge model of the CDA China Clay wagon is a highly detailed representation of a wagon built by British Rail Engineering Limited's Doncaster works between 1987 and 1989. The model features a diecast chassis, brass bearings, and 26mm pinpoint axles for smooth running. It is available in the distinctive ECC blue livery.

The model is designed to be compatible with a minimum radius of 438mm, and it weighs 40g. It features a detailed interior, including rivets, framing, strapping, and accurately profiled door 'horns'. The wheels are designed to the RP25-110 profile, and the model includes separate brake blocks in line with the tread.

The model includes sprung metal buffers and dummy instanter couplings, as well as super fine plastic parts, including air pipes, lamp irons, safety catches, and clasp and disc brakes. Etched metal details include a brake lever and chassis plates. The model also features removable Kinetic NEM coupler mounts at the correct height, with mini-tension-lock couplers and scale instanter couplings provided.

The CDA model is designed to represent the later 4-wheel version of the wagon, and it features a large end air cylinder and above solebar mounted brake distributor, end ventilator boxes, and a highly detailed roof with textured canvas cover and chassis mounted operating handles. The model is available in a pack of three wagons, representing those converted from HAA hoppers, allowing modellers to create a varied rake.