Dapol 4D-022-023

Class 68 006 'Pride of the North' DRS/NTS Green

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Prototype Era
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description
Prototype

The Class 68 has been developed by DRS to provide a high speed freight and passenger solution to today's demand for low emissions and efficient transportation. The locomotive offers excellent fuel economy, low emissions. The locomotive has also the necessary electrical installation to provide heating and lighting on passenger services. These locomotives are now popular performers throughout much of the UK rail network.  

Specification
  • Finely moulded body with many separately added  fine details                                     
  • Cast wheels with fine relief and appropriate colouring                        
  • Heavy Diecast chassis and all wheel pick up                  
  • NEM pockets as standard        
  • Independently controllable and switchable directional lighting   

Catalogue listing

Brand
Dapol
Product Code
4D-022-023
GTIN
5016927062101
RRP
£180.00

Model details

DCC status
DCC Sound Ready
Tooling date
2017
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Coupling type
Tension lock
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Chassis construction
Heavy diecast
Livery
DRS - Direct Rail Services
Finish
Pristine
Name
Pride of the North
Running number
68006
Features
Interior lighting

Prototype information

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

Dapol Class 68 “Pride of the North” model (number 68006) replicates the DRS/NTS green diesel locomotive used for high‑speed freight and passenger services in the current era.

The model is DCC sound ready and includes interior lighting, with independently controllable and switchable directional lighting. It carries the manufacturer part number 4D‑022‑023 and represents a contemporary prototype.

Construction features a finely moulded body with numerous separate details, cast wheels with fine relief and appropriate colouring, a heavy die‑cast chassis, and all‑wheel pickup. Standard NEM pockets are provided for easy integration with a digital command system.

The real Class 68 locomotive was developed by DRS to deliver low emissions, good fuel economy and the electrical supply needed for heating and lighting on passenger trains, and it has become a common sight on many parts of the UK rail network.

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