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Accurascale ACC3273

Class 60 - DB Puma Grey - 60074

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

60074 was outshopped from Brush Works in Loughborough on 29th October 1991. Following convention, the factory applied the nameplates from new, and in this case it carried the name “Braeriach,” after the third-highest mountain in the British Isles.
Allocated to the Trainload Coal sector, denoted by the black and yellow diamonds logo on its bodyside, the locomotive was assigned to Toton Depot. However, it never carried the Cooling Towers depot plaque; instead, its allocation was shown under the driver’s window as a small sticker.
Under the shadow franchises, 60074 became part of the Mainline fleet, retaining its triple-grey livery but with the Mainline logo replacing the previous sector design. This guise lasted right through the EWS era until 2005, when the EWS “beasties” sticker was applied to its now-tatty triple-grey bodyside.
As part of a charity partnership between DB Schenker (then the owner) and the Teenage Cancer Trust, 60074 was selected for repainting into a striking light-blue livery, with details on the underframe and buffers picked out in white. On 1st March 2009, at the National Railway Museum in York, the locomotive was unveiled in its new colours by actor Chris Chittell and named “Teenage Spirit.”
In 2011, 60074 was chosen for refurbishment under the “Super 60” programme and re-emerged in January 2012 in a refreshed light-blue livery. Notably, this version included body-coloured window frames.
Sadly, in September 2014, the blue livery gave way to the DB Schenker house colours of Traffic Red with a grey band and roof, along with DB Schenker branding on the bodysides. At this time, the nameplates were removed for safekeeping.
In 2018, the DB Schenker branding was simplified to just “DB Cargo.” This lasted until 2020, when 60074 received another special livery: an all-over grey with “Puma Energy” branding and the new name “Luke.”
Following the full storage of DB Cargo’s Class 60 fleet, 60074 remains in warm storage at Toton, awaiting the next chapter in its operational life.

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's Class 60 60074 'Luke' DB Cargo/Puma Grey Diesel Locomotive is a model of the last British-designed and built diesel electric locomotive, the Class 60. The Class 60 was a 100-strong fleet built in just over 18 months from concept to delivery, with the first locomotives entering service in the early 1990s.

The Class 60 was designed as a heavy freight locomotive, and it soon became a familiar sight on trains hauling coal, petroleum, aggregate, and metals across the country. The locomotives were built by Brush, and they were initially operated by various shadow franchises before being taken over by EWS in 1996.

The Accurascale model is the result of extensive research and development, with the company working closely with experts who have worked on the commissioning and maintenance of the real Class 60s. The model features a comprehensive suite of tooling, including a 5-pole motor and all-wheel drive, which allows it to haul heavy trains.

The model has a weight of 825g, giving it a high level of pulling power. It also features a complex lighting suite, including radiator room and control desk lighting, and a speaker system that provides a realistic sound experience. The model is available with a range of features, including a powerpack capacitor and a customised dual-speaker system, and it is suitable for use on layouts with a minimum radius of 438mm.

The Accurascale Class 60 is a highly detailed model that captures the essence of the real locomotive. It features die-cast metal chassis, RP25-110 profile OO wheels, and separately applied etched metal and plastic detail parts, including grab handles, steps, wipers, and more. The model also includes a full underframe tank and compressor detail, fully sprung buffers, and a complete snow plough with bracket and pipework.

The model is available in a range of configurations, including DCC-ready and factory-fitted DCC sound options. It also features a hall sensor for a flange squeal effect, and a high-performance traction system that allows it to achieve a scale top speed of 60-65mph. The model's lighting pack includes directional lighting, DC and DCC, switchable red and white marker lights, and separately switched cab lighting.