Dapol have announced a new run of their N Gauge Class 68 locomotive, with a brand new livery featuring for the first time.
The Class 68 is Dapol's first ‘Next Generation’ Diesel model, with entirely re-designed chassis and electronics. This model reproduces all the detail and functionality of their OO gauge model (other than Halo-lights) and incorporates Dapol's new iron cored 5 pole motor offering excellent slow running and exceptional pulling power with reliability and robustness.
Dapol’s N Gauge Class 68 models features:
Smooth running 5 pole next generation motor
All wheel pickup All wheel drive via re-worked ‘smooth drive’ low maintenance mechanism
Die-cast chassis
DCC Sound ready Next-18 decoder socket (recommended 6 function decoder)
Independent directional front/rear main lighting control
Independent directional front/rear cab lighting control
Main lamp and cab lighting override switches for DC users (independent front/rear control)
Removable self-centring close coupling mechanism with NEM pockets
Standard NEM fitting N Gauge couplers
RP 25 wheels
Detailed body and fittings
Printed name plates
Accessory bag with etched nameplates and detailed buffer beam fittings
Clip-fit body for easy DCC fitting
Liveries to be produced in the next run are as follows:
2D-022-012 Class 68 Fearless 68016 DRS Compass
2D-022-013 Class 68 Vigilant 68018 DRS Compass
2D-022-014 Class 68 Splendid 68027 Transpennine Express
2D-022-015 Class 68 Felix 68031 Transpennine Express
2D-022-016 Class 68 Pride of the North 68006 New DRS/NTS Green
The recommended retail prices are as follows:
DCC Ready: £150.00
DCC Fitted: £182.00
DCC Sound Fitted: £270.00
Release is expected during Q2 2023
For more information visit the Dapol Website