Dapol's latest batch of OO Gauge Class 68 diesel locomotives has now arrived into stock, with six new variations available to order!
This latest run incorporates some entirely new DRS and Chiltern Railways liveries for the range, as well as some alternative versions of popular DRS and TPE colour schemes.
Dapol's Class 68 is a must-have for those modelling the current railway scene, with these high speed locomotives being found across the country on all manner of freight and passenger services with various operators. The model features a very impressive specification including a powerful motor, heavy diecast chassis, comprehensive lighting package and much more.
Each model in the range is available either in analogue form or with a digital decoder/ digital sound pre-fitted.
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Product Features
Highly detailed model with separately fitted parts including handrails, etched metal grilles, fans, pipework, underframe tanks & boxes, footsteps, sanding gear and more
Digital & Sound capability - 21-pin socket with space for a large speaker
Heavy diecast chassis
Powerful 5-pole motor with twin flywheels, all-wheel drive and all-wheel pickups
Independent directional, cab and 'Halo' lights
Cast wheels with fine relief and appropriate colouring
Printed nameplates, with etched nameplates also included where applicable
NEM tension lock couplings
Prototype Information
The Class 68 is a mainline mixed-traffic diesel-electric locomotive manufactured by Stadler Rail (and previously Vossloh Espana) for Direct Rail Services in the UK.
The design is based on Stadler's existing "Eurolight" platform, with this variant being known as the "UK Light".
The locomotives are highly capable for a variety of work across the UK, including use on heavy freight trains, nuclear flask workings as well as passenger operations. A number of the fleet are sub-leased to Chiltern Railways and TransPennine Express hauling Mk3 and Mk5 coach sets respectively. Two members of the class also worked on ScotRail's FIfe Circle Route, hauling Mk2 coaching stock, but due to the stock not meeting PRM-TSI regulations they ceased operation in 2020.