Description
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Dapol 2S-022-003 J72 8680 – LNER Post-War Lined Green
N Gauge | DCC READY
Dapol N Gauge model of J72 No.8680, finished in attractive LNER Post-War Lined Green.
Developed using original General Arrangement drawings, Dapol's J72 has been designed to accurately capture the distinctive appearance of this compact tank locomotive while incorporating a modern mechanism suitable for both general operation and shunting duties.
Extensive diecast construction is combined with a coreless motor and flywheel, while sprung centre driving wheels and pickup from all six driving wheels are designed to aid smooth, reliable low-speed running.
Model Details
- Manufacturer: Dapol
- Catalogue Number: 2S-022-003
- Class: J72
- Running Number: 8680
- Railway: LNER
- Livery: Post-War Lined Green
- Scale: N Gauge
- DCC: DCC Ready
Body & Detail Features
- Diecast footplate
- Diecast tanks
- NER tapered buffer variations
- LNER Group Standard buffer variations
- NER wheel-and-handle style smokebox door locking
- Later LNER two-handle smokebox door locking variations
- Vacuum brake equipment where appropriate to the prototype
- Ross Pop safety valves
- NER-style trumpet safety valve cover
- Detailed body developed using original GA drawings
Chassis & Running Features
- Diecast split-frame chassis
- Live-bearing electrical pickup
- Blackened nickel-plated driving wheels
- Brass bearings
- Sprung centre driving wheels
- Direct springing to the centre driving wheel bearings to maintain electrical contact
- Detailed brake shoes and linkage
- Wheels manufactured to NMRA standards
- Coreless motor
- Flywheel
- Electrical pickup from all six driving wheels
The combination of all-wheel pickup, sprung centre driving wheels, coreless motor and flywheel is particularly useful for the slow-speed operation and shunting duties associated with the J72.
DCC Ready
DCC READY – NOT DCC FITTED
- Provision for a Next18 DCC decoder
- Decoder installation within the cab
- Access for decoder fitting via four screws
No DCC decoder is included or fitted.
LNER Post-War Lined Green
No. 8680 in LNER Post-War Lined Green provides an especially colourful representation of the J72 and is well suited to a late LNER steam-era layout or collection.
With its compact proportions, detailed construction and modern coreless motor, flywheel and Next18 DCC provision, Dapol's J72 is particularly at home performing station pilot and shunting duties on an N Gauge railway.
