First look: Dapol N gauge HST-P production samples

Currently in transit and negotiating shipping and customs, Dapol's all-new Class 41 HST-Ps are expected to arrive at Dapol's warehouse towards the end of August, 2020. Via its YouTube channel, the manufacturer has shared images and a video of one of the models in action.

Models are being produced as seprate packs, with power cars available as a twin-pack, one motorised, the other dummy as DMBs 41001 and 41002 in prototype livery, or in departmental livery with full yellow ends as DMBs 975812 and 975813. Additional saloon and buffet packs are available, requiring a power car pack, two saloon packs and a buffet pack to assemble an HST-P set.

Buffet Pack A

Buffet Pack B

Saloon Pack A

Saloon Pack B

Dapol's Neil Morrlle presents a running sample of the HST-P:

Dapol's run of the models was offered exclusively via its website to customers who pre-ordered, and these are to be despatched soon, though it has said that should stock remain, it will be made available to the general public though its online shop.

For more details on the variety of models being offered, see the Dapol Catalogue or visit its website.