Dapol N Class 68 (2018)
Model overview
68002 at Tamworth in November 2019. ©Clagmaster
Class 68
Scale: N Gauge
Manufacturer: Dapol - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2018
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
Manufacturer: Dapol - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2018
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Exhausts Fan Grill (etched) Fan(s) Handrails Jumper cables Nameplates - etched - require fitting Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) Side grilles (etched) |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Front valance Pipework - pre-fitted to front Pipework - pre-fitted to rear |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed Glazing Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Battery box Footsteps Fuel tank Sanding gear |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened External brake discs |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Coupling socket/mounting |
NEM pockets |
Coupling type |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Simple to do, without damaging any loco parts |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
Provision for 15x11mm rectangular speaker |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
5-pole with two flywheels |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Directional headlights & tail lights Headlights (independent) Tail lights (independent) |
