Dapol publish an update on the N Gauge Battle of Britain/West County locomotive

Dapol has been working to capture the shape and characteristics of the locomotive, including subtle differences that existed across the class.

One major change from the original specification, is that the boiler is now injection moulded plastic rather than diecast. They tell us this is because the super-fine cover plate, small rivet detail and cab backhead structures could not be recreated with sufficient finesse in diecast.  

The diecast chassis block has been beefed up, and the whole locomotive now weighs in at 102g, with most of the weight being low-down for improved traction.

Specifications

• New coreless motor mounted in the locomotive boiler
• Robust locomotive to tender connection with electrical pick up from all locomotive driving wheels and tender wheels
• Heavy diecast chassis with weight balanced low down and over the driving wheels offering superb traction and pulling power
• The overall weight of the loco and tender is 102g. The loco without tender is 81g
• Highly detailed injection moulded locomotive and tender body with exquisite plate and rivet detail accurately recreated
• Partial chassis compensation for smooth running and to aid electrical pick-up
• Many prototype specific details including three cab types, two tender versions, long and short smoke deflectors
• Diecast wheels
• Firebox glow effect
• Standard NEM fitting N Gauge couplers
• Printed nameplates
• Accessory bag with etched nameplates and detailed buffer beam fittings

Proposed Liveries

2S-034-001          Battle of Britain ‘Fighter Command’ 21C164 SR Malachite Green
2S-034-002          Battle of Britain ‘Spitfire’ 34066 BR Green Late Crest
2S-034-003          Battle of Britain ‘66 Squadron’ 34110 BR Green Early Crest
2S-034-004          West Country ‘Okehampton’ 21C113 SR Malachite Green
2S-034-005          West Country ‘Watersmeet’ 34030 BR Green Late Crest
2S-034-006          West Country ‘Exeter’ 34001 BR Green Early Crest
2S-034-007          Battle of Britain  ‘Winston Churchill ’ 34051 BR Green Late Crest
2S-034-008          Battle of Britain  ‘92 Squadron’ 34081 SR Malachite Green "British Railways"

The engineering prototype samples are currently being reviewed by the design team and they are preparing feedback comments to help the factory make any necessary changes and improvements. Expected to arrive in Q3, 2025, the new models are priced as follows;

DCC-Ready - £215.00

DCC-Fitted - £250.00

Sound-Fitted - £330.00

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