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Dapol 4D-025-003S

Class 21 D6116 BR Green SYP DCC Sound Fitted

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

The British Rail Class 21 was a type of diesel Hydraulic locomotive built by the North British Locomotive Company in Glasgow for British Railways in 1958-1960. They were numbered D6100-D6157. Thirty-eight of the locomotives were withdrawn by August 1968; the rest were rebuilt with bigger engines to become  Class 29, although those locos only lasted until 1971.

The Dapol OO Gauge model of the Class 21/29 features:

• Detailed body with etched grilles and separately fitted handrails
• Finely detailed cast wheels
• Metal sprung buffers
• 5 pole Super creep motor with twin brass  fly wheels for controlled pulling power and incredible slow running speed
• All wheel drive and pick up
• Independent directional and cab lighting
• DCC Ready with provision of an MTC 21 pin socket
• Accessory bag with optional ­ fitted components

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Dapol OO gauge model of British Rail Class 21/29, reference 4D-025-003S, representing a locomotive built by the North British Locomotive Co. between 1958 and 1960 for British Railways. The model is finished in BR green with the early crest livery and is described as pristine. It depicts locomotive D6116 and carries the period representation of British Railways Early Crest.

Key specifications include a Bo‑Bo wheel arrangement with all‑wheel power pickup, NEM / tension‑lock coupling and a minimum curve radius of 2. It is fitted with DCC sound and a provision for an MTC 21‑pin socket. The model features etched grilles, separate handrails, cast wheels, metal‑sprung buffers, a 5‑pole super‑creep motor with twin brass flywheels, independent cab and directional lighting, and an accessory bag containing optional fitted components.