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Dapol 4D-015-003D

Class 122 55012 Regional Railways (DCC-Fitted)

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Prototype Era
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

The class 121 and 122 (also known as "Bubble Cars") formed part of the first generation of British DMU's. These units were designed to run on branch lines and secondary routes and were ideal for stations that were not able to have run-round loops due to space.

The class 121 units were built in 1960 by Pressed Steel and the class 122 were built in 1958 by Gloucester RC& W. Lots of these units are still in preservation.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

^* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

The Dapol Class 122 Bubble Car model number 55012 is a highly detailed and accurate representation of a British Rail Class 122 unit in Regional Railways livery. This OO gauge model is DCC fitted and features a range of intricate details, including etched grills and directional lighting.

The model is built to a high standard, with a finely moulded body and a tungsten chassis. It also features a coreless motor for smoother operation and all-wheel drive and pick up. The model comes with a spares bag containing additional detailing parts.

The specifications of the model are as follows: it is a Class 122 unit, built in 1958 by Gloucester RC&W, and is finished in Regional Railways livery. It is designed for use on Era 8 (1982-1994) layouts and features a Bo-Bo wheel configuration. The model requires a speaker for sound operation, with a Soundtraxx STX882106 Diesel Sound Decoder included.

The model is 267mm in length over the buffer, 34mm in width, and 49mm in height. It is suitable for use on a minimum radius curve of 2.