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Dapol 4D-015-007

Class 122 55012 Loadhaul (Rt Learn) Single Car DMU Locomotive

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Prototype Eras
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

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.

MODEL
These great little models feature lots of details including etched grills, directional lighting, and finely printed external logos and numbering.

FEATURES

• Finely moulded body with etched grills
• Cast wheel in the appropriate colour to match livery
• Tungsten chassis
• Directional lighting
• All wheel drive and pick up
• NEM couplings
• Coreless motor for smoother operation
• Includes spares bag with additional detailing parts

SPECIFICATIONS

• CLASS 122
• LIVERY LoadHaul
• ERA 8 (1982 - 1994)
• WHEEL CONFIGURATION Bo-Bo
• DCC TYPE DCC Ready
• TRACK SUPPLY 12V DC
• FINISH Pristine

MEASUREMENTS

• LENGTH OVER BUFFER 267mm
• WIDTH 34mm
• HEIGHT 49mm

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.

Dapol Class 122 55012 Loadhaul (Rt Learn) single‑car DMU locomotive, modelled in OO gauge. The finish is pristine, with a black and orange livery and the running number 55012. It is DCC ready with a 21‑pin socket and includes both interior and directional lighting.

The model measures 267 mm in length, 34 mm in width and 49 mm in height, and can negotiate a minimum radius of 2. All wheels are powered and serve as the power pickup. Coupling is provided by NEM with a tension lock. The wheel arrangement is Bo‑Bo and the motive power is diesel multiple unit.

The prototype was built in 1958 by Gloucester RCW, with a total production of 29 units. It belongs to British Rail Class 122, operated by Loadhaul Limited, and was capable of a maximum speed of 70 mph. The period represented is the British Rail sectorisation era.

Model features include a finely moulded body with etched grills, cast wheels in the appropriate colour, a tungsten chassis, a coreless motor for smoother operation, and a spares bag containing additional detailing parts. The model is supplied with a pristine finish and conforms to the ERA 8 (1982‑1994) specifications.