CLASS 59 005 'KENNETH J PAINTER' FOSTER YEOMAN (DCC-SOUND)
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
1:148 Scale model of a Class 59 Diesel Locomotive decorated in Foster Yeoman livery. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype, a high level of body detail and excellent running characteristics.
FEATURES
1:148 Scale Model
DCC Sound Model
NEM Couplings
Highly Detailed Finish
Smooth running 5 pole next generation motor
All wheel pickup, all-wheel drive
Re-worked smooth drive low maintenance mechanism
Die-cast chassis
Independent directional front/rear main lighting control
Switchable day/night lights
Main lamp and cab lighting override switches for DC users
Removable self-centring close coupling mechanism with NEM pockets
RP 25 wheels
Printed name plates (where applicable)
Accessory bag with etched nameplates and detailed buffer beam fittings
Clip-fit body for easy DCC fitting
Fitted with Dapol’s Imperium Next 18 decoder
Fitted with a Zimo Decoder and prototypical sound recording
Directional Lighting
Length - 144mm , Minimum Radius 264mm
CONTENTS
1 x Dapol Diesel Locomotive
