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Dapol 4S-028-003DWL

Highly Detailed Premium Weathered Maunsell D1 Class Southern SR Maunsell Olive Green 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive (with Top Feed) No.1741

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

Exclusive Model, Produced by Dapol.

Highly detailed model with premium weathering. Coal load added.

Brief History:

After 1901 the D class locomotive fast became the mainline locomotive of choice on the south coast, (making the SE&CR’s first mainline express formation) further (for the time) powerful locomotives were investigated by the companies. After Richard Maunsell took the reigns from Harry Wainwright in 1913 he worked on a series of new locomotives which were intended for a long service life, this involved the conversion and upgrade of 11 E class locomotives, resulting in the E1 class. This proved very successful and led directly to the conversion of 21 D class into the D1 class between 1921 and 1927. Though arguably, not as elegant as the D class equipped with a larger boiler, a belpaire firebox and longer travel cylinders the D1 was able to produce a considerable haulage and power increase over its predecessors.

Initially allocated to Ashford shed, this class was to be found all over the south-eastern division from London to the south.

Withdrawn in November 1961, no preserved examples exist.

Specification:

Technical Specification
• Diecast Chassis
• Low centre of gravity located between the driving wheels
• NEM couplings with removable coupling pocket
• Sprung buffers
• R2 (438mm/17.2”) minimum radius
• Pickup from tender and driving wheels
• Powerful 5 pole motor located within boiler
• Pull Out PCB for a tool-free DCC & Speaker fitting.
• ‘Snap-fit’ conductive tender drawbar
• Options for bass reflex speaker in tender (pre-wired)
• Firebox glow
• Profiled wheels
• Detailed motion
• Removable coal load with internal tender profiling
• Fully detailed back-head and cab interior.
• Back by Dapol’s comprehensive warranty and service

Variations (dependent on model represented)

• Two frame variations (to include early D class conversions)
• Two cab types
• Two Chimney types
• Two Smokebox types
• Three dome types (with/without top feed and plated)
• Two safety valve types (Ross-pop and Ramsbottom)
• With and without snifter valves
• ‘High capacity’ tenders
• Manual and automatic lubricators
• Additional minor detail variations

 

 

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Dapol has released a highly detailed and weathered model of the Maunsell D1 Class steam locomotive in Southern Railway's Maunsell Olive Green livery.

This model, produced exclusively by Dapol, is a limited edition and features a highly detailed design with premium weathering. The model includes a coal load and is finished in a weathered condition.

The D1 Class was a development of the D Class locomotive, designed by Richard Maunsell in 1921-1927. The class was produced by converting 21 D Class locomotives and was primarily used on the south-eastern division of the Southern Railway. The D1 Class was known for its increased power and haulage capabilities compared to its predecessors.

The model is available from Rails of Sheffield and features a range of technical specifications, including a diecast chassis, low centre of gravity, and sprung buffers. It also has a powerful 5-pole motor located within the boiler and can be fitted with a tool-free DCC and speaker.

The model features a range of variations, including two frame variations, two cab types, and three dome types. It also includes options for a bass reflex speaker in the tender and a firebox glow. The model is fully detailed and comes with a comprehensive warranty and service from Dapol.

The D1 Class locomotive was withdrawn from service in November 1961, and no preserved examples exist today. This model is a unique opportunity to own a highly detailed and accurate representation of a historic locomotive.