Dapol 4D-022-008D
Class 68 Astute 68003 DRS Early Service - DCC Fitted
00 Gauge
The Class 68 was 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.
Features of the Class 68 include:
- Finely moulded body with many separately added fine details
- Printed name plates & Etched plates supplied separately
- DCC ready, DCC and sound fitted models available
- Cast wheels with fine relief and appropriate colouring
- Tungsten chassis and all wheel pick up
- NEM pockets as standard
- Independently controllable and switchable directional lighting
Where appropriate models will also inclue:
- Early Service—as previously modelled
- Late Modified—new hand rails and horn grill
- Chiltern Modified— No hand rails, AAR sockets
- Chiltern “Oxford Flyer” — As “Late modified” With AAR sockets, Named
