The Class 68 is a type of mainline mixed traffic diesel-electric locomotive manufactured by Stadler Rail (and previously by Vossloh España) for Direct Rail Services in the United Kingdom. The design is derived from the Stadler Eurolight, and Stadler's product name for this variant is the UKLight.
The design meant that these locomotives able able to reach 100mph and due to the state of the art adhesion control system they have utilised the available traction power for both power and speed.
MODEL
These great little models feature lots of details including external pipe work, directional lighting, and finely printed external logos and numbering.
FEATURES
All wheel pickup
Die-cast chassis
Directional & cab lighting
Smooth running 5 pole next generation motor
Accessory bag with spares and optional detail parts
Includes magnetic couplings and traditional couplings
Cast wheels with fine relief and appropriate colouring
Finely moulded body with many separately applied details
SPECIFICATIONS
CLASS 68
LIVERY Chiltern Railways
ERA 10 (2005 Onwards)
WHEEL CONFIGURATION Bo-Bo
COUPLINGS NEM
DCC TYPE Next-18 Decoder Socket (DAIMPERIUM2 is recommended)
SOUND N/A
TRACK SUPPLY 12v DC
PAINT FINISH Pristine
MEASUREMENTS
LENGTH OVER BUFFER 140mm
WIDTH 17mm
HEIGHT 28mm