Dapol 4D-022-012

Class 68 015 Chiltern Early Service

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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

The Class 68 is a new style of diesel-electric locomotive commissioned by DRS to haul both intermodal and passenger stock. The sleek design is based on the Vossloh Eurolight. The design meant that these locomotives are able to reach 100mph and due to the state of the art adhesion control system they have utilised the available traction power for both power and speed.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Dapol
Product Code
4D-022-012
GTIN
5016927027193
RRP
£172.80
Release date
May 2023

Model details

Gauge
OO
Height
49mm
Width
34mm
Minimum radius curve
Radius 1
Power pickup
All wheels
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Tooling date
2017
DCC status
DCC Sound Ready
Livery
Chiltern
Finish
Pristine
Pickup in tender
No
Passenger figures
No
Based on preserved
No
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Heavy diecast
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Features
Interior lighting
Directional lighting

Prototype information

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

* 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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Related products

The Dapol Class 68 Chiltern 68015 is a OO gauge model of a diesel-electric locomotive in the livery of Chiltern Railways. The model features a pristine finish with silver and white colours, and measures 270mm in length, 34mm in width, and 49mm in height. It is designed to run on a minimum radius of 1 unit.

The model is based on the British Rail Class 68, a new style of diesel-electric locomotive commissioned by DRS to haul intermodal and passenger stock. The locomotives were built by Vossloh España and Stadler Rail between 2013 and 2017, with a total of 34 units produced. They are capable of reaching a maximum speed of 100mph.

The model features a finely moulded body with many separately applied details, including etched grills and directional lighting. It also has a tungsten chassis and all-wheel pickup. The model includes magnetic couplings and traditional couplings, as well as an accessory bag with spares and optional detail parts.

The model is DCC ready with a 21-pin socket, and features interior and directional lighting. It is suitable for Era 10 (2005 onwards) and is designed to represent the rebuilding of the railways period.

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