Hornby R2291 Class 90 90039 in Railfreight Distribution grey
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Class 90 90039 in Railfreight Distribution grey
Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor
Built by BREL at Crewe between 1987 and 1990 this class of 50 was originally intended for Express Passenger work - the first fifteen being Intercity locos the remaining 35 were in mainline colours. However, with a change in requirements they have been seen pulling freight trains and also used by the Parcels sector. This particular example is shown in the Railfreight Distribution livery with the subsector markings denoting that it is suitable for mixed freight traffic. The prototype loco was allocated to Crewe Eletric TMD and could be seen across the West Coast Main Line. Several Class 90s have also ventured over to the ECML when needs have arised. Powered by a ringfield motor the model has a working pantograph that will allow control from an overhead catenary system as well we via the rail in the conventional manner
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Pantograph - Brecknell Willis high-speed Roof-mounted electrical components |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Front valance |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Glazing |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Battery box Electrical equipment |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Fixed |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Working cosmetic features |
Pantograph (collects DC current from catenary) |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Motor type |
Ringfield |
Pickups |
Power bogie only |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
This product belongs to the following era(s):
Era 8 BR Sectorisation