Dapol N Class 59 (2024)
Model overview
59005 at Old Oak Common Depot in August 2000. ©kitmasterbloke
Class 59
Scale: N Gauge
Manufacturer: Dapol - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2024
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
Manufacturer: Dapol - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2024
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 59/0 Class 59/1 Class 59/2 |
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Door handles Etched horn grille Exhausts Fan Grill (etched) Handrails Lamp irons Nameplates - etched - require fitting NRN (National Radio Network) Pod Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) Side grilles (etched) |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Cosmetic coupling |
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 & painted Seating |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Air tank Battery box Footsteps Fuel tank Pipework Sanding gear |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened Finescale |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Heavy diecast |
Coupling socket/mounting |
NEM pockets |
Coupling type |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
12 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 |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
5-pole iron core "Next Generation" |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Cab light Directional headlights & tail lights Headlights (independent) Tail lights (independent) |
