Dapol 4D-022-026S

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

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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-022-026S
GTIN
5016927064549
RRP
£309.90

Model details

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

Prototype information

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

The real Class 68 has been developed by Direct Rail Services to provide a high‑speed freight and passenger solution that meets today’s demand for low emissions and efficient transportation. It offers good fuel economy, low emissions and is equipped with the electrical systems needed to supply heating and lighting on passenger services. These locomotives are now regular performers on much of the UK rail network.

Key features of the model include a finely moulded body with numerous separately added details, cast wheels with fine relief and appropriate colour, a heavy die‑cast chassis with all‑wheel pick up, standard NEM pocket sockets and independently controllable directional lighting.

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