Dapol N Class 73 'Electro-Diesel' (2005)
Model overview
73122 at Bournemouth in October 1987. ©Phil Richards
Class 73 'Electro-Diesel'
Scale: N Gauge
Manufacturer: Dapol - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2005
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 6-pin socket
Manufacturer: Dapol - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2005
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 6-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 73/0 Class 73/1 & 73/2 |
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Company branding Fan Grill (etched) Handrails Horn(s) Jumper cables Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted Side grilles (etched) |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Glazing Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
3rd rail pick-up shoe Battery box Footsteps Fuel tank Sanding gear |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Coupling socket/mounting |
NEM pockets |
Coupling type |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 6-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
5-pole with two flywheels |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Directional headlights (no tail lights) Illuminated headcodes |
