Dapol 4D-022-009

Class 68 Daring 68006 Scotrail Late Modified

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Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Dapol
Product Code
4D-022-009
RRP
£154.95
Release date
November 2017

Model details

Tooling date
2017
Livery
Scotrail (Saltire)
Chassis construction
Heavy diecast
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Minimum radius curve
Radius 1
Power pickup
All wheels
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Finish
Pristine
Name
Daring
DCC status
DCC Ready 21 pin socket
Running number
68006

Prototype information

Builder
Vossloh España
Stadler Rail
Build dates
2013 to 2017
Locomotive type
Diesel-Electric
Main duties
Mixed Traffic
Operated by
Abellio ScotRail
Chiltern Railways
Direct Rail Services
TransPennine Express
Total built
34
Tractive effort
71,000 lbf
Wheel configuration
Bo-Bo
In service until
Present
Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 68
Motive power
Diesel
Wheel arrangement
Bo-Bo
Built
August 1948
Built by
Vossloh España Stadler Rail
Total produced
34

* 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.

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Dapol Class 68 Daring 68006 is a model locomotive representing the British Rail Class 68 in the Scotrail (Saltire) livery. The kit is supplied in a pristine finish and carries the running number 68006, named Daring. It is equipped with a DCC‑Ready 21‑pin socket for digital control.

The model features all‑wheel power pickup, a Bo‑Bo wheel arrangement and NEM / tension‑lock coupling. It is built to a minimum curve radius of 1 and is powered by a diesel motive unit. The maximum speed is specified as 100 mph.

Manufactured between 2013 and 2017, a total of 34 units were produced. The model was constructed by Vossloh España and Stadler Rail and carries the manufacturer part number 4D‑022‑009. It represents the period of railway rebuilding and is intended for use by operators such as Abellio ScotRail.

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