Description
Dapol 2S-034-008 Battle of Britain 34081 ‘92 Squadron’ – SR Malachite Green
N Gauge | DCC READY
Dapol N Gauge model of Battle of Britain Class No.34081 ‘92 Squadron’, presented in striking SR Malachite Green with ‘British Railways’ lettering.
The combination of Malachite Green and early British Railways identity gives this locomotive a particularly distinctive appearance, making it an attractive choice for enthusiasts modelling the transition from Southern Railway to British Railways operation.
Dapol's Battle of Britain model combines extensive prototype-specific detailing with a modern coreless motor, substantial diecast chassis and electrical pickup from both locomotive and tender.
Model Details
- Manufacturer: Dapol
- Catalogue Number: 2S-034-008
- Class: Battle of Britain Class
- Running Number: 34081
- Name: ‘92 Squadron’
- Livery: SR Malachite Green
- Lettering: ‘British Railways’
- Scale: N Gauge
- DCC: DCC Ready
Model Features
- Powerful coreless motor mounted within the locomotive boiler
- Heavy diecast chassis for excellent traction and pulling power
- Weight positioned low and over the driving wheels
- Electrical pickup from all locomotive driving wheels and tender wheels
- Robust electrical locomotive-to-tender connection
- Partial chassis compensation for smooth running and improved electrical pickup
- Highly detailed injection-moulded locomotive and tender bodies
- Finely reproduced plate and rivet detail
- Prototype-specific detailing
- Detailed diecast wheels
- Firebox glow effect
- Standard NEM N Gauge couplings
- Printed nameplates
- Accessory bag included
- Etched nameplates included
- Detailed bufferbeam fittings included
- Prototype-Specific Detailing
Dapol's Battle of Britain / Light Pacific tooling incorporates variations found across the prototype locomotives, including:
- Different cab types
- Different tender versions
- Long and short smoke deflectors
- Individual locomotive-specific fittings and details
These variations allow each release to more accurately represent the chosen prototype rather than using a generic specification across the entire class.
DCC Ready
DCC READY – NOT DCC FITTED
The locomotive is supplied ready for the installation of a suitable DCC decoder. No DCC decoder is included or fitted.
A Distinctive Battle of Britain Class
The combination of 34081 ‘92 Squadron’, SR Malachite Green and ‘British Railways’ lettering makes this an especially interesting version of Dapol's Battle of Britain Class.
It is an excellent choice for an early British Railways Southern Region layout, particularly for modellers looking to capture the fascinating transition between Southern Railway and BR liveries
