Class 50 - Revised NSE (dark blue w/WofE branding) - 50029 'Renown' - DCC Sound
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Detailed Description
Detailed Description
After the first run release of 50017, one of the first pair of Class 50s to be released in the original Network SouthEast livery, the calls for the later version of the scheme have become deafening. 50029 Renown was the last of 14 examples to gain the same paint job as Royal Oak in June 1987, which it swapped for the revised darker blue variant in December 1989 courtesy of Laira depot. Named in October 1978 and refurbished in May 1982, it had no idea what colourful future awaited it when it was released from the ‘Plant’ in the then brash large logo look. In fact, 50029 was one of nine members of the type to receive two versions of ‘toothpaste’, with 50017 and 50048 both gaining all three! By its final repaint, the look of the revised NSE locomotives had settled down with a more consistent application, while the BR double arrow was finally ditched – an original condition of the new sector identity from ‘the board’ – in favour of the West of England route branding. By the time of its withdrawal with a seized power unit at the same time as 50046 Ajax in March 1992 it was one of the last of the six 100mph EE Type 4s still active, while 50030 Repulse was stopped just two weeks later. This left only 50007 Sir Edward Elgar, 50033 Glorious and 50050/D400 to represent the fleet. 50029 and 50030 were later sold to Operation Collingwood, a charity that had the ambitious goal of returning the locomotives to the main line with modern components while training engineering apprentices. The organisation had also acquired heavily stripped 50001/023/040/045 from Booth’s of Rotherham. When this collapsed in 2002, the newly formed Renown Repulse Restoration Group secured the two locomotives in better condition and moved them to Peak Rail at Rowsley. While they were quickly cosmetically restored, the pair have yet to turn a wheel in preservation, and 50030's rebuild is still several years from completion. Once this is finished, 50029 will receive another cosmetic refresh while the society assess the future of the locomotive.
Specification
Specification
Lighting and DCC
Lighting and DCC
Common Features
Common Features
These model's have a real presence on the layout. They run superb, look fantastic and sound great, real miniature works of art there really is nothing not to like!
They are covered in separately fitted period specific details. Fit and finish is all excellent as I've come to expect as is the running performance.
Thank you team accurascale for another beautiful addition to a growing collection.
This is an excellent loco the paint finish is A1 and sounds great, goes well with my large logo one I have. I just need to fit drivers in now not looking forward to taking the chains off to the bogies took me ages last time to get them on again.
Awesome livery application! Beautiful sound, as it was with the first 50008 that I got. The fittings are not loose this time, even though Accurascale did send extra parts last time when they were loose, so no points deducted there. Had a take a star away because of a faulty ESU project that set the motor in a loop of back EMF and regulation voltage working against each other perhaps and it looks up the loco and it only vibrates. I have fixed it in 50008 as well and the same fix applies here too. Maybe the testing team at ESU need to do a better job before commissioning these.
It was not my intention to buy this loco due to the "West of England" logo instead of the BR arrows, but after being impressed with the other Class 50s I have (50017, D423, 50014 & 50046) and decided to take the plunge. It is just as good as the others I have.
another top model
Great addition to the class 50 fleet. Need the railtour 1991 pair 008/015 next
Amazing loco in a stunning NSE livery, looks great, sounds great, can’t wait to get some running sessions in soon
Gorgeous looking locomotive
Excellent loco, colours look amazing, this is my second class 50 with excellent sound, runs smoothly and had no loose parts, just wish you didn’t have to remove the chains on the dodgy to bogie to take body off to fit drivers, think it took me a while last time to get them back on.
Highly recommend
Absolutely amazing. Beautiful models and crisp paint. No loose parts. Just sublime.
The NSE colours are spot-on. Great model.
This is a superb model. The original delivery was faulty but Accurascale promptly replaced it. Fine detail and a crips livery. Good sounf quality. Altogether a classic.
This model does not realalistically belong on my Scottish themed 1980s layout but having already purchased two 'large logo' Class 50s from Accurascale and being tremendously impressed by their quality and performance, I was tempted to buy another one! The NSE dark blue version caught my eye by its beautifully produced livery (and I do a have a vague connection with them when working in London in the early 90s) so it fitted one of the exceptions I have for models on my layout, in that is a loco I remember well and it will be gainfully employed on rail tour duties!
Well done Accurascale for producing another superb model. I am once again delighted with my purchase.
Excellent sounding model.
I’ve only done a quick test as it’s been packed away for December . But everything sounded and looked great. I wasn’t a 50 fan beforehand but I’m liking them now . A lot of functions , runs super smooth .
I have not had time to run it yet. As per usual. The detail is crisp and clear. Accurascale always beats the other by a country mile.
The sound project is amazing! The running and detail are up to the usual high quality from Accurascale.
Excellent. Decoration superb and motor uiet and smooth.
Another great model.
Beautiful loco, sound is very good. Probably the best loco Accurascale have produced so far.
Fantastic looking and performance. Sound equipped version reasonably priced by today’s standards. As for Accurascale service, always top marks. Fully recommended.
Absolutely stunning model, amazing slow speed performance. The level of detail is unbelievable, even down to printed signs inside the cabs and a hot plate!
Awesome loco
Great model, superb livery application, amazing sound!
Another fantastic model from Accurascale!
I feel the NSE livery suits the 50 and this model is absolutely exquisite. Great detail and quality of finish and perfectly capturing these classic locos in their final service years. The sound is also really good,again matching the real thing very closely.
Looks good…. Source good