Dapol 4D-022-026D

Class 68 033 'The Poppy' DRS Compass (DCC-Fitted)

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

Manufacturer description
Prototype

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-022-026D
GTIN
5016927064488
RRP
£222.09

Model details

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

Prototype information

Locomotive type
Diesel-Electric
Builder
Vossloh España
Stadler Rail
Total built
34
Tractive effort
71,000 lbf
Wheel configuration
Bo-Bo
Operated by
Abellio ScotRail
Chiltern Railways
Direct Rail Services
TransPennine Express
In service until
Present
Build dates
2013 to 2017
Main duties
Mixed Traffic
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 model number 68033 is a 00‑scale representation of the DRS Class 68 diesel locomotive, known as “The Poppy”. The model is fitted with Digital Command Control (DCC) and includes interior lighting.

The locomotive is presented in the current era livery and features a finely moulded body with numerous separate detail parts, cast wheels with fine relief and appropriate colour markings, and a heavy die‑cast chassis with full wheel pickup. Standard NEM sockets are provided, and the lighting can be operated independently and switched between directions.

The prototype Class 68, developed by DRS, is designed for high‑speed freight and passenger services, offering low emissions, good fuel economy, and the electrical equipment required for passenger heating and lighting. It is widely used across the UK rail network.

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