Dapol N Gauge Class 59 005 ‘Kenneth J Painter’ Foster Yeoman Silver 2D-005-000

PROTOTYPE

The British Rail Class 59 is a type of Co-Co locomotive designed for heavy freight work and was introduced between 1985 and 1995. These locomotives were born from the satifaction of the EMD SW1001 shunter and the twin cab design of the Class 58 locomotives. These were the first privately owned diesel locomotives to operate regularly on the British main line.

MODEL

These great little models feature lots of details including etched grills, directional lighting and finely printed external logos and numbering.

 

FEATURES

• Detailed body with etched grills and separately fitted hand rails
• Etched nameplate if appropriate
• Darkened wheels and pin point bearings
• All wheel drive
• All Wheel pick up
• Directional lighting
• NEM couplings
• 5 Pole motor for smoother operation
• Includes both standard and knuckle couplings
• Includes spares bag with additional detailing parts