Dapol 4D-022-020D

Class 68 Vigilant 68018 DRS Compass Diesel Locomotive DCC Fitted

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Prototype Era
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.

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

FEATURES


SPECIFICATIONS


MEASUREMENTS

Catalogue listing

Brand
Dapol
Product Code
4D-022-020D
GTIN
2921000000778
RRP
£189.99

Model details

Gauge
OO
DCC status
DCC Fitted
Livery
DRS - Direct Rail Services
Minimum radius curve
Radius 1
Power pickup
All wheels
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Tooling date
2017
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Heavy diecast
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Finish
Pristine
Name
Vigilant
Running number
68018
Features
Interior lighting

Prototype information

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
In service until
Present
Locomotive class*
Class 68
Motive power
Diesel
Wheel arrangement
Bo-Bo
Built
2013 to 2017
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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The Dapol Class 68 Vigilant (model number 68018) is an OO gauge, DCC‑fitted model of a diesel‑electric locomotive operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS). It represents the current‑era Class 68, built between 2013 and 2017 by Vossloh España and Stadler Rail, and carries the DRS Compass livery.

The locomotive features a Bo‑Bo wheel arrangement with all wheels powered, a minimum curve radius of 1, NEM/tension‑lock couplings, interior lighting and directional headlights. The model is constructed from a tungsten chassis, has cast wheels with fine relief and appropriate colouring, and includes finely moulded body details such as etched grills and printed logos and numbers.

Key specifications include a 21‑pin DCC decoder, 12 V DC track supply, and a pristine finish. Measurements are 270 mm in length over buffers, 34 mm wide and 49 mm high. The model is supplied with an accessory bag containing spares and optional detail parts.

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