N Gauge Class 87 1st Shots Under Review

Prototype

36 Class 87 locomotives were introduced from 1973 to work the newly electrified northern section of the West Coast Mainline to Glasgow. These locomotives were based on the successful Class 86 design, featuring a modernised design and capable of generating 5000HP. The final loco in the build was revised to test new thyristor controls and was numbered 87101.  

With new Mark 3 coaches, the 87s became known as the Electric Scots and significantly reduced journey times between Euston and Glasgow.The 87s provided front-line service with British Rail and latterly Virgin Trains until 2005, when replaced by Pendolino EMUs, with many locos transferring to other operators or being exported abroad.     

The 1st Shots

The first and most complete 1st shot represents locomotives similar to 2D-087-003 Class 87 Robert Burns 87035 Virgin Trains

The second  1st shot represents locomotives similar to 2D-087-005 Class 87 Stephenson 87101 BR Blue

The third 1st shot is a body shell only and represents locomotives similar to 2D-087-006 Class 87 Royal Sovereign 87002 Caledonian Sleeper

The forth 1st shot is again a body shell only and represents locomotives similar to 2D-087-001 Class 87 Hal'o 'the Wynd 87031 BR Blue

Specifications

• Finely detailed body & roof with many extra fitted detail items 
• 5 pole Super Creep motor with incredible controllable slow running speed 
• All wheel drive and pick up 
• Finely detailed (posable/non functional) High-Speed and Cross-Arm pantographs (as appropriate) 
• Accessory bag with optional fitted parts 

Proposed Liveries

The images below are of the provisional artworks and are shown for illustration only - they are subject to change and or correction where necessary.

2D-087-001 Class 87 Hal'o'the Wynd 87031 BR Blue 

2D-087-002 Class 87 Iron Duke 87017 Intercity Swallow 

2D-087-003 Class 87 Robert Burns 87035 Virgin Trains  

2D-087-004 Class 87 87022 DRS   

2D-087-005 Class 87 Stephenson 87101 BR Blue    

2D-087-006 Class 87 Royal Sovereign 87002 Caledonian Sleeper     

2D-087-007 Class 87 Twin Pack City of Glasgow 87006 Coeur de Lyon 87012     

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Project Update

The design team are currently reviewing the 1st shots and preparing comments to help the factory to make any necessary improvements. One area that is being particularly scrutinized is the pantographs. We expect to have finished models in stores by Q3 2024.

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