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Accurascale ACC3136-DCC

Class 60 - EW&S Early - 60019 - DCC Sound Fitted

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

The nineteenth Class 60 completed was made available for collection on 19th October 1990 (along with sister locomotive 60018). However, 60019 was only the third loco allocated to general traffic, as numbers 60001–60016 were used for testing, commissioning, and training.
Carrying Construction sector decals and the name “Wild Boar Fell,” the locomotive moved south to work from Hither Green Depot in southeast London.
In 1995, it came under the control of Mainline Freight and had its Construction sector markings replaced with the “wheels” logo of Mainline, though it retained the triple-grey colours of BR Railfreight. When all the Class 60s passed to the new EW&S Railway company, the livery was still undecided. This is why 60022 was outshopped in undercoat. 60019 followed shortly afterwards, by which time the now-familiar maroon and gold house colours had been chosen, albeit not fully refined.
As the first Class 60 to carry EW&S livery, it displayed some unique features compared with later repaints—such as gold-coloured cab vents, a split-height cantrail, and a lower reflective strip that wrapped around the ends—making it an interesting subject for modellers.
In 2003, it was renamed “Pathfinder Tours” to commemorate the railtour operator’s 30th anniversary. Still in full EW&S livery, albeit increasingly workworn, it remained in service until 2011 when 60019 was selected for the DB Schenker “Super 60” programme. Emerging on 20th July 2012 in Traffic Red DB Schenker livery, it later gained its third name, “Port of Grimsby and Immingham.”
During 2017, following the transition from DB Schenker to DB Cargo, the “Schenker” part of the logo was removed from the bodyside. The locomotive continued to work almost until the end of DB’s Class 60 operations but was stored at Toton in 2023, where it remains today.

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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.

The Accurascale Class 60 60019 EW&S Early Diesel Locomotive is a model representing the Class 60 locomotive, a British designed and built diesel electric locomotive. The Class 60 was the final stand of British designed and built diesel electric locomotives, with 100 units constructed between 1989 and 1990. The locomotives were built for heavy freight work and were used by various companies, including EWS, before being stored with high engine hours. However, there is a resurgence in their use, with companies such as DCR and GBRF utilising their fleets for heavy freight work.

The Accurascale model has been developed using extensive research and data from 3D scans, surveys, and original drawings. The model features a weight of 825g, allowing the 5-pole motor and all-wheel drive to haul heavy loads. The model includes a complex lighting suite, including radiator room and control desk lighting, and a speaker for sound effects. The model is DCC sound equipped, with features such as directional lighting, switchable marker lights, and separately switched cab lighting.

The model has a number of features, including a die-cast metal chassis, RP25-110 profile OO wheels, and separately applied etched metal and plastic detail parts. The model also includes a full underframe tank and compressor detail, fully sprung buffers, and a snow plough accessory pack. The model is DCC ready and features a powerPack capacitor for uninterrupted power.