Dapol 4D-022-008 Class 68 68003 "Astute" in Direct Rail Services compass livery
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Class 68 68003 "Astute" in Direct Rail Services compass livery
DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Model will be supplied with original-style handrails.
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Exhausts Fan Grill (etched) Handrails Horn(s) Jumper cables Nameplates - etched - require fitting Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) Side grilles (etched) |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
NEM Couplings Pipework (for front) Pipework (for rear) Valances |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Pipework - pre-fitted to front Pipework - pre-fitted to rear Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed & painted Glazing Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Battery box Footsteps Fuel tank Sanding gear |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened External brake discs |
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 1 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
Provision for a 22x58mm rectangular speaker |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Cab light Directional headlights & tail lights Halo light Headlights (independent) Tail lights (independent) |
This product belongs to the following era(s):
Era 11 Current Era
Era 9 Initial Privatisation
