Accurascale ACC2612

Class 37 - BR 'Dutch' - 37258

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Prototype Era
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

Repainted in the controversial general grey paint scheme in May 1990, like the majority of locomotives to gain this livery 37258 quickly swapped it for the 'Dutch' variant, being outshopped with the upper body yellow band in September 1991, also receiving a high visibility headlight, cast double arrows and Cardiff Canton depot plaques at the same time. Other distinctive spotting features include cast bogies and Western Region and standard lamp irons. Although wearing the colours of the civil engineer's department, the locomotive saw regular freight use as well as deputising on the Cardiff-Bristol Temple Meads-Weymouth summer dated services and passenger trains to the Glastonbury Festival throughout the 1990s. It lost its cast accoutrements in 1997 and was renumbered as 38384 the following year after being shod with a set of regeared CP7 bogies. It was eventually stored in 1999, still in 'Dutch' colours.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Accurascale
Product Code
ACC2612
GTIN
0794712457336
RRP
£203.99
Release date
Q1 2024

Model details

Livery
Dutch
DCC status
DCC Ready (21 pin socket)
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Power pickup
All wheels
Chassis construction
Heavy diecast
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling type
Tension lock
Tooling date
2023
Finish
Pristine
Running number
37258
Features
Interior lighting
Directional lighting

Prototype information

Total built
309
Tractive effort
55,500 lbf
Wheel configuration
Co-Co
Operated by
British Rail
Colas Rail
DB Cargo
Direct Rail Services
Europhoenix
EWS
Locomotive Services Ltd
Rail Operations Group
West Coast Railway Co
Main duties
Mixed Traffic
Locomotive type
Diesel-Electric
In service until
Present
Build dates
1960 to 1965
Builder
English Electric at Vulcan Foundry
Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns
Locomotive class*
Class 37
Motive power
Diesel
Wheel arrangement
Co-Co
Built
1960 to 1965
Built by
English Electric at Vulcan Foundry Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns
Total produced
309

* 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.

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Accurascale's OO scale model of the Class 37/0 locomotive, specifically 37258, is a highly detailed representation of a British Rail diesel locomotive. The model is DCC ready, featuring a 21-pin socket, and has a minimum radius curve of 438mm (2nd radius). It has interior lighting, power pickup from all wheels, and a NEM/Tension lock coupling. The model is built to a scale of 1:76.2 and features a heavy die-cast metal chassis.

The model represents the locomotive as it appeared in the 'Dutch' civil engineers' grey and yellow livery, featuring a high visibility headlight, cast double arrows, and Cardiff Canton depot plaques. It also includes cast bogies and Western Region and standard lamp irons. The model has been designed to be highly accurate, with many details specific to the Class 37/0, including different bogie and fuel tank variations, frost grilles, and illuminated headcode displays.

The model features a range of common details, including three styles of buffer, nose grilles, and boiler exhaust. It also includes separately applied etched metal and high-fidelity plastic detail parts, such as grab handles, aerials, and nameplates. The model has a high-performance traction system, including a five-pole motor, metal helical gearbox, and all-wheel drive. It also features a fully detailed lighting pack, including directional lighting, headlights, and WIPAC light clusters.

The model is available in DCC ready or factory DCC sound fitted options, with a choice of LokSound 5 chip or customised dual-speaker technology. It also includes a PowerPack backup power capacitor bank for uninterrupted power and super low speed running. The model is designed to be highly accurate and detailed, with a range of features specific to the Class 37/0 locomotive.

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