Lima OO Class 121 'Bubble Car' (1998)
Dave Martin
Model overview
121034 at Didcot Railway Centre in May 2011. ©Andrew Bone
Class 121 'Bubble Car'
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Lima - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1998
DCC Capability: DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor
Manufacturer: Lima - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1998
DCC Capability: DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
DMU - roof mounted headcode box |
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Exhausts |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed Glazing Seating Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Battery box Engine Engine pipework Fuel tank |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Traction tyres |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic |
Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Fixed |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 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 compatible but no socket. Pancake motor |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Motor type |
Pancake |
Pickups |
2 out of 4 axles |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
