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Description 37902 Railfreight Metals SubSector Livery Loco carries the name: 'British Steel LLanwern' ACC3165-DCC DCC SOUND FITTED OO Gauge The Model The first release of the Accurascale Class 37/9 covers two of the Mirrlees examples over the full life of the sub class, from original conversion, through their classic late sectorisation period right through to the present day. Each of the two versions we have available is unique with different silencer configurations and nose side grilles depending on period, and they also feature the whole host of upgrades afforded to the other models in the third run which includes working roof fan on both DCC ready and DCC sound versions, switchable tail lights (right on, left on, both on), revised bonnet top doors, see-through radiator shutters with radiators behind, and engine room detail visible through the windows. Saving the best to last, a comprehensive new sound project has been recorded with assistance from Europhoenix and UK Rail Leasing. Delivery is anticipated by Accurascale to be in Q4 2025.... Subject to change. 37902 British Steel Llanwern Released to traffic in repowered form at the same time as Mirrlees Pioneer in October 1986, 37902 was rebuilt from 37148/D6848 and other than niggling silencer and turbocharger issues quickly showed the impressive reliability and fuel efficiency of the MB275T and Brush BA1005A alternator combination. Like several members of the Class 37/9 sub class it was initially repainted in the unbranded version of the new Roundel-designed triple-grey Railfreight image, and retained this appearance until the first months of 1991 when Metals sub sector branding was applied. The livery was further enhanced the following July by its naming British Steel Llanwern and the addition of British Steel crests and Cardiff Canton depot plaques. The name lasted just 15 months before being removed during a period of store and swapped onto 56054. Returned to traffic in early 1993, the locomotive retained its plaques into 1997, and was a regular performer on steel trains into the Midlands into the early EWS era. One of the last pair to be retired in January 1999 along with No. 37906, there would be no EWS heritage fleet reprieve and preservation for 37902. While there was a brief burst of optimism in 2002 when it was purchased by Direct Rail Services as an engine test bed, plans for a return to service were quashed and it was despatched to Sims Metals at Beeston in March 2005 for disposal. Common Features: Highly detailed OO scale model, 1:76.2 Heavy die-cast metal chassis Accurate tumbleholme, nose, cab roof and cantrail curves taken from 3D Laser scan and extensive surveys Timeframe specific details, including but not limited to; Bogies (Fabricated and three variations of Cast) Fuel tanks (As built and with later smooth-sided long range fuel tank) Early Class 37/0 features frost grille, boiler filler panel and access steps Early Class 37/0 features illuminated split headcode displays with a selection of different four-character headcodes Class 37/6 have operational WIPAC light clusters and top headlight and numerous different nose slides all including multiple working socket Three styles of buffer: large round Oleo, oval and squared oval Three styles of nose grilles: as built, refurbished ‘split’ and refurbished ‘single piece’ Boiler exhaust, and two styles of plated boiler panel With or without bufferbeam skirts With or without cab roof vents and bodyside windows Nose and roof aerials and antennas (where applicable) Three styles of windscreen: standard, centre toughened and all toughened Three styles of cab interior: as built, refurbished and modern DRS locos Four bufferbeam variations with different piping configurations Door kickplates where applicable Multiple body and nose slides to accurately represent almost every member of the class, including three variations of cantrail grille: early EE (for D6700-D6704), later EE and RSH Four roof styles: Original double riveted, single riveted, welded and welded with antennas Separately applied etched metal and high fidelity plastic detail parts, including grab handles, aerials, steps, wipers, nameplates, crests and more. Etched metal door kickplates (where applicable), ‘frost’ grille (where applicable) & super fine etched metal roof grille Scale width wire handrails Turned brass roof-mounted horns on centre headcode examples Full underbody tank detail with brackets and pipework Bogies feature separate footsteps, etched footsteps, brake cylinders, speed recorder, end brake rigging and very fine brake chain Brake blocks on trucks (bogies) in line with wheels (can be moved for EM/P4 gauges) Numerous other locomotive-specific details yet to be revealed! RP25-110 profile OO gauge wheels with fine scale ‘drop in’ EM (18.2mm gauge) and P4 (18.83mm gauge) wheels available separately Accurate high-fidelity miniature snowploughs Fully sprung metal buffers, extra-fine factory-installed pipework and screw couplings Correct height mini-tension-lock couplers with NEM socket as well as a fully detailed bufferbeam Every model includes PowerPack / Backup Power Capacitor Bank for up to ten seconds of power free running, flicker free lighting and continuous sound High Performance traction, to include; High-quality five-pole motor with two flywheels Metal Helical Gear box for maximum performance and slow speed running Gearing arranged so locomotive can achieve a scale top speed of 100 mph (160 km/h) DCC ready with PowerPack Super-capacitor for uninterrupted power and super low speed running All wheel drive and all wheel pickup All models include our motorised roof fan with dedicated silky smooth coreless functionality on both DC and DCC. Lighting and DCC Specifics Provided DCC ready [21Pin MTX Socket] or Factory DCC Sound Fitted [ESU LokSound 5] Every model includes PowerPack / Backup Power Capacitor Bank for up to ten seconds of power free running, flicker free lighting and continuous sound as well as independently controlled, smooth coreless motorised fan. DCC Sound Versions include; ESU LokSound V5 DCC Chip Customised Dual-Speaker Technology with; Large Accurathrash Bass Speaker Smaller 'iphone' style cube for higher frequencies DCC ready with PowerPack Super-capacitor for uninterrupted power and super low speed running Fully detailed Lighting Pack, including: Directional lighting on DC and DCC Fully functional Headlights per prototype Engine Bay Lighting (with visible Prime Mover) WIPAC light clusters where appropriate with day and night-time settings Separately switched cab lighting and illuminated, details driver’s console, auto off on movement Switchable red tail lights All models include our motorised roof fan with dedicated silky smooth coreless functionality on both DC and DCC. Lighting Directional Lighting Working Tail Lamp Interior Lighting DCC Specification DCC Socket Format 21 Pin 21 Pin DCC Stay-Alive Power Pack Fitted DCC Sound Fitted Motorised Working Fan(s)
Accurascale Class 37
