Description
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Dapol 2S-022-006 J72 69007 – BR Black Late Crest
N Gauge | DCC READY
Dapol N Gauge model of J72 No.69007, finished in BR Black with Late Crest.
Developed using original General Arrangement drawings, Dapol's J72 has been designed to accurately reproduce the distinctive appearance of this compact tank locomotive while incorporating a modern mechanism well suited to shunting and low-speed operation.
Extensive diecast construction is combined with a coreless motor and flywheel, while sprung centre driving wheels and electrical pickup from all six driving wheels are designed to provide smooth and reliable running.
Model Details
- Manufacturer: Dapol
- Catalogue Number: 2S-022-006
- Class: J72
- Running Number: 69007
- Operator: British Railways
- Livery: BR Black
- Crest: Late Crest
- 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
- BR-period smokebox numberplate
- 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 suited to the slow-speed running 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.
British Railways J72
No. 69007 in BR Black with Late Crest represents the J72 during its British Railways service and is an ideal choice for a BR steam-era N Gauge layout.
Its compact tank locomotive design makes it particularly suitable for shunting, station pilot and yard duties, while Dapol's modern mechanism provides coreless motor, flywheel, all-wheel pickup and Next18 DCC provision.
