Dapol OO Class 88 (2024)
Dave Martin
Model overview
Class 88
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Dapol - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2024
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. PLuX22 socket
Manufacturer: Dapol - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2024
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. PLuX22 socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Aerial Air Conditioning Unit Bodyside doors Door handles Door steps Exhausts Handrails Horn(s) Nameplates - etched - require fitting Pantograph - Brecknell Willis high-speed Pipe work Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) Roof grilles (etched) Roof-mounted electrical components Roof-mounted tanks Side grilles (etched) Vents |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Snow plough |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic buckeye coupling Multiple working sockets/ pipes Pipework - pre-fitted to front Pipework - pre-fitted to rear Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed & painted Glazing Seating Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Air tank Battery box Footsteps Fuel tank Pipework Sand boxes Sanding gear Speedometer cable |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened Compensated axles External brake discs Metal-pin point bearings Painted |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Heavy diecast |
Coupling socket/mounting |
NEM pockets |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Working cosmetic features |
Pantograph (servo-powered motor to raise or lower) |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. PLuX22 socket |
DCC speaker |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
5-pole with two flywheels |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Cab light Directional headlights & tail lights Halo light Headlights (independent) Tail lights (independent) |
