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Accurascale ACC3031

Class 60 - Transrail Grey - 60015

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

The Brush Class 60 was the last stand of the British designed and built diesel electric locomotive. From concept to delivery in little over 18 months the construction of this 100 strong class was nothing short of impressive.
Designed as a heavy freight locomotive rather than a mixed traffic type, they soon went to work on a variety of trains for the Coal, Petroleum, Aggregate and Metals sectors. All 100 locomotives passed through the shadow franchises before coming under the ownership of EWS in 1996. Reliable, efficient and powerful, they made a name for themselves hauling the heaviest of trains across the country.
Following a low point with many stored with high engine hours, there is a resurgence happening with the likes of DCR and GBRF who are utilising their fleets of class 60’s for what they were built for.
The Accurascale class 60 is the product of many years of careful research and constructed using data from 3D scans, surveys and original Brush drawings. We have been very lucky to be able to draw on the experience and knowledge from people who worked on the commissioning of Class 60 right through to those who overhaul them in the present day.
This access has allowed us to develop the most comprehensive suite of tooling to produce the ultimate class 60.
Our model has an impressive 825g of weight to allow the powerful 5-pole motor and all-wheel drive to haul the very heaviest of trains, just like the real thing. A complex lighting suite (including radiator room and control desk lighting) and Accurathrash speaker completes the package.

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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.

The Accurascale Class 60 diesel locomotive model, numbered 60015 'Bow Fell', is a representation of a Transrail Grey locomotive from the initial privatisation period. The model is DCC ready and features a complex lighting suite, including radiator room and control desk lighting.

The Class 60 was a British-designed and built diesel electric locomotive, with 100 units constructed in just over 18 months. They were primarily used for heavy freight haulage in the Coal, Petroleum, Aggregate, and Metals sectors before passing to EWS in 1996. The Accurascale model features a comprehensive suite of tooling, developed through research and collaboration with individuals who worked on the commissioning and overhaul of the real Class 60s.

The model boasts an impressive 825g weight, allowing it to haul heavy trains with ease, and features a 5-pole motor and all-wheel drive. It also includes a die-cast metal chassis, RP25-110 profile OO wheels, and separately applied etched metal and plastic detail parts.

The model includes various features such as a full underframe tank and compressor detail, fully sprung buffers, and a complete snow plough. It is also DCC ready with a PowerPack capacitor for uninterrupted power and features a customised dual-speaker technology with a large 'Accurathrash' style bass speaker and a smaller 'iphone' style cube for higher frequencies.

The model is available with various options, including a factory-fitted DCC sound unit, and features a range of lighting options, including directional lighting, switchable red and white marker lights, and separately switched cab lighting.