Playcraft HO Class 21 (1961)
Model overview
D6103 at Harringay West in June 1959. ©Ben Brooksbank
Class 21
Scale: HO Gauge (1:87 Scale)
Manufacturer: Playcraft - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1961
DCC Capability: DCC incompatible
Manufacturer: Playcraft - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1961
DCC Capability: DCC incompatible
Detailing
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Glazing |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Fuel tank |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Nickel-plated |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic |
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Fixed |
Coupling type |
Hornby Dublo/ Peco "Simplex" coupling |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC incompatible |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
Type 7 |
Pickups |
2 out of 4 axles |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
