Dapol 4D-022-026

Class 68 033 'The Poppy' DRS Compass

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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-022-026
GTIN
5016927062132
RRP
£185.94

Model details

DCC status
DCC Sound Ready
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Livery
DRS - Direct Rail Services
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling type
Tension lock
Chassis construction
Heavy diecast
Tooling date
2017
Finish
Pristine
Name
The Poppy
Running number
68033
Features
Interior lighting

Prototype information

Tractive effort
71,000 lbf
Wheel configuration
Bo-Bo
Total built
34
Operated by
Abellio ScotRail
Chiltern Railways
Direct Rail Services
TransPennine Express
Locomotive type
Diesel-Electric
Main duties
Mixed Traffic
In service until
Present
Builder
Vossloh España
Stadler Rail
Build dates
2013 to 2017
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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Dapol Class 68 “The Poppy” (model number 68033) is a DRS Compass‑branded diesel locomotive kit. It is DCC Sound Ready, includes interior lighting and is listed under Class 68. The manufacturer part number is 4D‑022‑026 and the model represents the current era of British railways.

The prototype locomotive was developed by DRS to meet contemporary requirements for high‑speed freight and passenger work, offering low emissions, good fuel economy and an electrical installation capable of providing heating and lighting on passenger services. It is now a common sight on many parts of the UK rail network.

Key features of the model include a finely moulded body with numerous separate details, cast wheels with fine relief and appropriate colouring, a heavy die‑cast chassis with full wheel pickup, standard NEM pocket sockets and independently controllable directional lighting.

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