Dapol O Gauge 7D-009-006 BR 55031 Class 121 Pressed Steel Single Car DMU Green with Speed Whiskers
A highly detailed O gauge model of the Pressed Steel built single car BR class 121 diesel multiple unit trains. 15 of these double-ended single car units were built in 1960 to supplement the Gloucester cars on branch lines and shuttle services. The majority of the type seemed to be allocated to the Western region, but examples could be found all the way up to Scotland. In addition to branch shuttle duties these flexible single cars were often used to add capacity at peak hours, as substitute motor cars on 3-car sets and for driver route learning/refresher duties. 4 cars were retained for shuttle services into the 2000s, these now making up a total of 12 in preservation.
This model is finished as car 55026 in the stylish and popular green speed whiskers livery of the early 1960s.
The Class 121 and 122 Bubble Cars form part of the first generation of DMUs produced by British Rail to operate on branch lines and secondary routes. The Class 121 where built by the Pressed Steel in 1960, 15 single power cars numbered W55020 to W55035 and ten trailer cars numbered W56280 to W56289 were manufactured. Until recently there were still two 121's in service and eight are preserved.
Features
Heavy Diecast Chassis for added weight and superior tractive effort.
Dual motorised power bogies with all wheel pickup.
DCC & DC sound fitted options available.
Lowered flooring to minimise the intrusion of the DCC Speaker etc inside the model.
Headcode and destination boxes with removable glazing permitting number to be mounted behind glazing.
Separate grab handles on passenger doors.
Separate etched grills for guards windows.
Guards' van area with separate lighting
Exquisite passenger compartment detailing.
High levels of detailing on the bogies and underframe of the locomotive.
2 buffer types.
Two sides with high or low passenger grab handles
Provision for 3 chassis types, with additional side steps, varying underframe detail and single cab design (trailer or 117)
Switches accessible either by easily removable roof from underneath the model.
Independently controllable cab, passenger compartment, guard compartment and directional lighting - easy access switched for controlling lights in DC Mode.
Multi speaker factory fitted sound system on board (optional)