Dapol N Class 121 'Bubble Car' (2020)
Model overview
121034 at Didcot Railway Centre in May 2011. ©Andrew Bone
Class 121 'Bubble Car'
Scale: N Gauge
Manufacturer: Dapol - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2020
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
Manufacturer: Dapol - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2020
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Door handles Exhausts |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Pipework (for front) Pipework (for rear) |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed & painted Glazing Seating Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Battery box Engine Engine pipework Footsteps Fuel tank |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
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 |
Body clips off from chassis |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
Within guards compartment |
Motor type |
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Directional headlights & tail lights Headlights (independent) Lightbar-ready Tail lights (independent) |
