Dapol 4D-022-023D

Class 68 006 Pride of the North DRS/NTS Green(DCC-Fitted)

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

Manufacturer description

The Class 68has 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-022-023D
GTIN
5016927058005
RRP
£215.00

Model details

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

Prototype information

In service until
Present
Main duties
Mixed Traffic
Operated by
Abellio ScotRail
Chiltern Railways
Direct Rail Services
TransPennine Express
Wheel configuration
Bo-Bo
Tractive effort
71,000 lbf
Total built
34
Build dates
2013 to 2017
Builder
Vossloh España
Stadler Rail
Locomotive type
Diesel-Electric
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” 68006 DRS/NTS Green Diesel Locomotive is a model of a contemporary British freight and passenger locomotive. The kit is supplied as DCC fitted and includes interior lighting. It represents the current era and carries the manufacturer part number 4D-022-023D.

The Class 68 was developed by DRS to meet modern requirements for low emissions and efficient high‑speed operation. It provides good fuel economy, low emissions and is equipped with the electrical installation needed for heating and lighting on passenger services. The locomotive is a common sight on many parts of the UK rail network.

Key specifications include a finely moulded body with numerous separate details, cast wheels with fine relief and appropriate colour, a heavy die‑cast chassis with all‑wheel pickup, standard NEM pocket sockets and independently controllable, switchable directional lighting.

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