Dapol 4D-022-027S

Class 68 002 'Compass' DRS New (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-022-027S
GTIN
5016927064556
RRP
£309.90

Model details

DCC status
DCC Sound
Tooling date
2017
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Livery
DRS - Direct Rail Services
Chassis construction
Heavy diecast
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Finish
Pristine
Name
Intrepid
Running number
68002
Features
Interior lighting

Prototype information

Locomotive type
Diesel-Electric
Builder
Vossloh España
Stadler Rail
Build dates
2013 to 2017
Total built
34
Tractive effort
71,000 lbf
Wheel configuration
Bo-Bo
Operated by
Abellio ScotRail
Chiltern Railways
Direct Rail Services
TransPennine Express
Main duties
Mixed Traffic
In service until
Present
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 “Intrepid” 68002 Compass New DRS Logo diesel locomotive, sound fitted. The model is DCC‑compatible with sound functions and includes interior lighting. It represents the current era of railway traction.

The locomotive is based on the Class 68 built for DRS to provide high‑speed freight and passenger services with low emissions and good fuel economy. It is equipped with the electrical installations required for heating and lighting on passenger trains and is widely used across the UK rail network.

Key specifications include a finely moulded body with numerous separate details, cast wheels with fine relief and appropriate colour‑matching, a heavy die‑cast chassis with all‑wheel pickup, standard NEM pockets, and independently controllable directional lighting. The manufacturer part number is 4D‑022‑027S.

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