Dapol have released images of the 2nd EP sample the have received for their forthcoming N Gauge GWR 63xx 2-6-0 Mogul locomotive.
A number of improvements are immediately obvious from these latest samples, including a repositioning of the boiler split to a much less conspicuous location lower down on the boiler moulding, as well as more refined detailing all round.
Dapol report that EP2 shows excellent running qualities down to 2nd radius curves and through medium length point work, but also that testing continues.
The Mogul will feature the following specifications:
Body
Diecast boiler
Smokebox with/without cylinder steam pipes
Diecast footplate
Churchward tapered buffers
Collett straight shank buffers
Tall vacuum pipe for early version
Lower vacuum pipe for later period
Tall safety valve cover & Short safety valve cover
Smoke box top mounted lamp bracket
Smoke box door mounted lamp bracket for B.R. period
Smoke box number plate for B.R. period
Highly detailed cab interior
Chassis
Diecast chassis – split frames for live bearing pick-up
Blackened nickel plated diecast driving wheels
Brass bearings
Plastic keeper plate with brake shoe/linkage details
Sprung centre driving wheels
Wheels to NMRA standard
Electrical
Pickup from loco driving wheels and tender
Coreless motor
Tender body to be easily removable
Space for sugar cube speaker in tender
DCC Ready with provision for a NEXT-18 Decoder in the tender
Locomotive to tender with electrical connections for motor and locomotive pick-up via pin and socket vertically mounted under the cab
For more information on proposed liveries, visit the Dapol website.