Dapol announce new Class 66s in N gauge and 1907 GWR Diagram N Autocoach in 00

Contributed by: Graham Muspratt

30 Mar 2023 00:00am

Dapol have announced a new Class 66s in N gauge and also a 1907 GWR Diagram N Autocoach in 00.

N Gauge Class 66
The Class 66 is a type of Co-Co heavy freight locomotive and was originally ordered by EWS to replace and update the freight fleet post privatisation in 1996. 250 Class 66s were ordered from General Motors Electromotive Division (EMD) and these were built in London, Ontario, Canada. Subsequent freight operators, Freightliner, GB Railfreight and Direct Rail Services (DRS) also ordered batches of these locomotives.

These new Class 66 models from Dapol will have a entirely re-designed chassis and electronics and a newly tooled body. The models will also be sound capable. Tghey also feature: smooth running 5 pole next generation motor, all wheel pickup, all wheel drive, die-cast chassis, DCC Sound ready, Next-18 decoder socket, independent directional front/rear main lighting control—day and night lighting with four light clusters being modelled, removable self-centring close coupling mechanism with NEM pockets and standard NEM fitting N Gauge couplers.

Dapol will be releasing nine liveries, with DCC Ready, DCC Fitted, DCC Sound Fitted as follows:
2D-066-001 66001 DB Red
2D-066-002 66096 EWS
2D-066-003 66531 Freightliner Original
2D-066-004 66528 Freightliner Powerhaul “Madge Elliott MBE - Borders Railway Opening 2015”
2D-066-005 66706 GBRf “Nene Valley”
2D-006-006 66734 Jubilee Pink “Platinum Jubilee”
2D-066-007 66779 BR Lined Green “Evening Star”
2D-066-008 66428 DRS Plain Blue “Carlisle Eden Mind”
2D-066-009 66846 Colas Rail
To pre-order the new Dapol Class 66, expected Q2 2024, click here>>>

We still have some stock of earlier Dapol Class 66 models here>>>

00 Gauge GWR Diagram N Autocoach

The Dapol autocoach in 00 is based on the six coaches numbered 36 to 41 constructed during 1907 under Lot 1126 to Diagram ‘N ’. All were built new as driving trailers and not later conversions from old steam rail motors. They were used on branch lines from Cornwall to Wales and retained their gas lighting until withdrawn, the first in 1956, the last in November 1957.

The model features: fully detailed body and underframe with many separately applied parts, sprung metal buffers, Removable roof for easy insertion of crew and passengers, working interior lights and DCC and DCC Sound Fitted option available.

Seven initial versions have been announced as follows:
4P-004-001 Autocoach GWR 37 Lined Crimson Lake
4P-004-002 Autocoach GWR 40 Lined Chocolate & Cream
4P-004-003 Autocoach GWR Twin Cities Crest 41 Chocolate & Cream
4P-004-004 Autocoach GWR Shirt Button 39 Chocolate & Cream
4P-004-005 Autocoach BR W37W Carmine & Cream
4P-004-006 Autocaoch BR W36 Crimson
4P-004-007 Autocoach BR W38 Maroon
To pre-order the new Dapol Autocoach, expected Q1 2024, click here>>>

Subject to alteration.

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