Dapol OO Class 52 'Western' (2013)
Dave Martin
Model overview
D1048 "Western Lady" at Old Oak Common in July 1976. © Barry Lewis
Class 52 'Western'
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Dapol - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2013
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Manufacturer: Dapol - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2013
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Fan Grill (etched) Handrails Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted Nameplates - etched - require fitting Numbers - etched - pre fitted Numbers - etched - require fitting Side grilles (etched) |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Pipework (for rear) |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Front valance Pipework - pre-fitted to front Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed & painted Glazing Seating Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Battery box Footsteps Fuel tank |
Detail pack also contains... |
Alternative headcodes |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened |
Mechanical
Chassis construction |
Heavy diecast |
Coupling socket/mounting |
NEM pockets |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
12 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
Provision for a 22x58mm rectangular speaker |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Cab light Directional headlights & tail lights Headlights (independent) Illuminated headcodes Tail lights (independent) |
