BR Class 50 - BR Blue - 50006 „Neptune” - DCC Sound Fitted

The BR Blue livery on 50006 ‘Neptune’ is, frankly, a bit dull in real life, which does let this otherwise brilliant loco down. Accurascale can’t be blamed for faithfully reproducing it, and I bought it to complete my Class 50 collection. Perhaps that explains why it’s still in stock online with Accurascale after almost a year since release.
Performance is superb. Controlled with ESU LokSound decoders on the ECoS system, it runs smoothly at slow and high speeds, hauls well, and benefits from a robust metal chassis. Mercurial Scale detailing is exceptional, with brilliant accuracy and fine features throughout.
I can’t, in good conscience, give it less than 5 stars simply because I don’t like the livery. This is still the best Class 50 model on the market. Essential for any serious collection.New liveries coming soon from Accurascale so if plain BR blue is not for you, look at preordering some of the other liveries coming soon.

I think most people would agree that the Accurascale Class 50 is the best model in any scale produced to date. Their 50006 ‘Neptune’ model represents the prototype in refurbished condition as it was from November 1979 into the very early 1980’s. 50006 was the first 50 to be refurbished and had a number of detail differences compared to later examples. The model portrays these, which include the blanked headlight, the grilled side window with raised grommet, and the retention of the outer pair of sandboxes. One end of 50006 also correctly has the offset handrail that was unique to this locomotive. They’ve also done the two different types of wiper on one end as per the prototype; how’s that for attention to detail! This model will be an ideal stablemate for Accurascales second run model of 50035 ‘Ark Royal’ in BR Blue unrefurbished condition.

ordered my Class 50 and waited 22 months for delivery.
Very impressed with its look and performance. The level of detail is first class and the running is exceptional both at very slow speed as well as fast.
Unlike some of the other Class 50,s the centre head code light as per original is closed over, and directional lights come from light box above cab. My only criticism
of the model is that this light is very dim, and with the absence of any other lights would have expected this light to be more powerful as per original.
Overall chuffed to bits with detail of model sounds and running performance.
Tourqe and pulling performance epic

I purchased 10

I have not fitted a driver as yet, but I ran it in my weekly YouTube video. It seemed to generate a fair bit of praise for the sound. I found it easy to start up and run on my layout. The running lights on the unit I received do not work. Not sure why. Otherwise, it is perfect. Perfect paint, perfect runner. I'll know more when I fit the driver, the hoses, and cables.

Fabulous attention to detail, and performance and sound to match. Really glad to get another.

I resisted buying this loco for ages due to the limited time that the real loco spent in this configuration (roughly mid to late 1980). However, other purchases allowed me to slip my layout to this period, so I bought one. Sounds, looks and runs brilliantly. These are so good that I have been replacing older models because they just don't compare well any more. Have 3 50s now with more on order.

Superb model of a wonderful locomotive. One of four that I have from Accurascale.

Really pleased with my new Class 50, all ready to pull my Mark2 coaches, looks a great train.

Not had chance to run it yet but it looks great. I'm sure it will run fine

Excellent loco. One small piece broken off but fixed back.

Another excellent model. Looks great

Fantastic model once again from accurascale. The only thing I think you should be aware of is the small hand brake changes when taking the body off, I broke one doing this, hopefully it’s possible to get replacement. Other than that the model has great sound and runs very well.