Dapol OO 4D-022-024 TPE 68026 DRS Class 68 Diesel TransPennine Express Livery

TransPennine Express (TPE) have ordered 13 sets of five car locomotive hauled stock trains which will be worked in push-pull mode with DRS class 68 locomotives, similar to the arrangements for Chiltern Railways services. 14 locomotives 68019-68032 have been dedicated to these services and are being equipped to work with the new mark 5A coaches and control cars. These locomotives will received TPE livery, while two designated standby locomotives 68033/4 will retain DRS compass livery.

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
• Late Modified - new hand rails and horn grill
  

  Previously produced model of 68019 Brutus shown for illustration purposes only
  Dapol reserve the right to adjust the price and details