HISTORY
Dapol's entry into the N Gauge market was warmly welcomed and their range has grown considerable to encompass many previously un-produced items.
| Sections | |
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| 2004 | 2005 |
| 2006 | 2007 |
| 2008 | 2009 |
| 2010 | 2011 |
2004
2004 saw the first models from Dapol in N Gauge with a fairly quick start with some pre-diesel outline coaches, Syphons, Gunpowder Vans and a Steam Locomotive.
Electric Locomotives
Dapol's first modern image locomotive was the Class 73/1 Electro-Diesel. The model incorporated a split frame chassis, flywheels, blackened wheels and where relevant, white LED Hi-Intensity light.
This was the first fully new British outline locomotive for five years, the Farish Class 87 electric being the last. The amazing fact was the announcement of this locomotive at Warley 2003 and its appearance at Warley 2004 - a year from start to finish!
Class 73 was initially released in EW&S and SWT liveries.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND005 | 73 | EW&S | |
| ND006 | 73 | SWT (early) |
Coaches
First coaches produced were GWR B-Sets and Autocoaches in various liveries from Chocolate/Cream to BR Maroon, unfortunately not within the bounds of this website.
Next release were Collett Corridors, in Composite, Second (Third) and Brake Composite variants in GWR Chocolate/Cream, each coach type was released with two running numbers, a rake of six coaches could be run.
Freight Stock
Range of CCTs released including BR Green, Maroon and Blue variants.
2005
Dapol announced a huge list of new Modern Image stock at the 2005 N Gauge Society AGM, the list include Class 66 in a multitude of liveries and numbers, Class 150 DMU, Class 03/04 Shunter and a batch of wagons; again to be produced in many liveries and numbers.
Diesel Locomotives
At the end of October, Dapol released the first four EWS Class 66s, well ahead of the projected Warley release date, the rest followed shortly after. The 66 had working head and tail lamps, they were released in small batches (~250) of each number.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND027 | 66 | EWS | |
| ND028 | 66 | EWS | |
| ND029 | 66 | EWS | |
| ND030 | 66 | EWS | |
| ND031 | 66 | EWS | |
| ND032 | 66 | EWS | |
| ND033 | 66 | EWS | |
| ND034 | 66 | EWS |
Electric Locomotives
Versions of the Class 73 in older liveries were issued without the Hi-Intensity Light. An un-numbered BR Large Logo Blue was also produced in limited numbers and contained a sheet of numbers so the user could create their own loco.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND007 | 73 | BR Executive | |
| ND008 | 73 | BR Blue Large Logo | |
| ND008B | 73 | BR Blue Large Logo | |
| ND011A | 73 | Pullman | |
| ND011B | 73 | Pullman | |
| ND012A | 73 | NSE (later) | |
| ND012B | 73 | NSE (later) | |
| ND021A | 73 | Mainline Blue | |
| ND021B | 73 | Mainline Blue | |
| ND022A | 73 | Civil Engineering | |
| ND022B | 73 | Civil Engineering |
Coaches
In September the first coaches that can be included (just) in our era were released, a batch of six Colletts in Corridor Composite Brake, Corridor Composite and Corridor Third guises, all in BR Crimson/Cream livery (BR Maroon to follow); these coaches lasted as late as 1964 so some diesel haulage was very likely.
Freight Stock
Dogfish released with ten different running numbers.
2006
In 2006 the Class 150 DMU, Class 03/04 Shunter were dropped, mainly due to Bachmanns announcement that they would be undertaking these - however Dapol did add some Cargo Waggons to their production list.
The surprise of 2006 was the announcement a few days prior to Warley of the production of 4-Car Class 220 Voyagers
At Warley a number of new projects were announce for 2007, including upgraded Class 73s, a 73 JA type, revised Class 66s and a range of new wagons.
Diesel Locomotives
Early February saw the release of the next batch of 66's in Freightliner, GBRf, GBRf Medite Liveries with the old and new style lamp clusters.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND037 | 66 | GBRf | |
| ND038 | 66 | GBRf | |
| ND039 | 66 | GBRf | |
| ND040 | 66 | GBRf | |
| ND041 | 66 | GBRf Medite | |
| ND042 | 66 | GBRf | |
| ND043 | 66 | GBRf | |
| ND044 | 66 | GBRf | |
| ND049 | 66 | Freightliner Green/Yellow | |
| ND050 | 66 | Freightliner Green/Yellow | |
| ND051 | 66 | Freightliner Green/Yellow | |
| ND052 | 66 | Freightliner Green/Yellow | |
| ND053 | 66 | Freightliner Green/Yellow | |
| ND054 | 66 | Freightliner Green/Yellow | |
| ND055 | 66 | Freightliner Green/Yellow | |
| ND056 | 66 | Freightliner Green/Yellow |
Electric Locomotives
Further Class 73s were released and the first Limited Edition version appeared, including dummy locomotives.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | BR Blue | ||
| 73 | Railtrack Blue/Green | Powered/Un-Powered Pair | |
| ND036A | 73 | BR Blue | |
| ND036B | 73 | BR Blue | |
| ND036C | 73 | BR Blue | |
| ND036D | 73 | BR Blue |
Multiple Units
The Voyagers were distributed within days of the Warley show; the initial batch of 250 units of each version.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND063A | 220 | Virgin Trains Silver | 4-Car 220 DMU |
| ND063B | 220 | Virgin Trains Silver | 4-Car 220 DMU |
Coaches
Colletts released in BR Maroon livery. Gresleys released BR Maroon in Brake Composite, First, Second and Buffet with multiple running numbers.
Freight Stock
A large number of new wagons were released; Bulk Grain Hoppers, 21T Hoppers, 20T Minerals and Bogie Cargo Wagons all in various liveries and numbers.
2007
At the Dapol Open Day in October it was announced that a Class 35 Hymek would be ready for release at Warley, plans for 2008 included a Class 67, Class 156 DMU and a MkIII DVT.
Diesel Locomotives
Further Class 66s were developed including the Low Emission types with upgraded bogies and easy DCC fitting, also dummy versions were produced.
The Hymek arrived complete with working lights, lit headcode boxes and a selection of headcode transfers.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND065A | 66 | EWS | |
| ND065B | 66 | EWS | |
| ND066A | 66 | EWSi | |
| ND066B | 66 | EWSi | |
| ND067 | 66 | Stobart | |
| ND068 | 66 | Bardon | |
| ND069A | 66 | DRS | |
| ND069B | 66 | DRS | |
| ND074A | 66 | GBRf First Group | |
| ND074B | 66 | GBRf First Group | |
| ND077 | 66 | Freightliner Green/Yellow | |
| ND078A | 66 | Engineering Grey | |
| ND078B | 66 | Metronet | |
| ND084A | 35 | BR Green | |
| ND084B | 35 | BR Green | |
| ND084C | 35 | BR Green (Full Yellow Ends) | |
| ND084D | 35 | BR Blue | |
| NDxxx | 66 | Stobart |
Electric Locomotives
Further development of the Class 73 allowed JA type (Signal Box Limited Edition) plus improved chassis and easy DCC fitting. Pairs of Powered and Dummy Locomotives were released in GBRf livery.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND070A | 73 | GBRf | Powered/Dummy Pair |
| ND070B | 73 | GBRf | Powered/Dummy Pair |
| ND071 | 73 | Gatwick Express | |
| ND072 | 73 | Gatwick Express | |
| SBD1 | 73 | BR Green | Class 73 JA |
Multiple Units
Further Class 220 Voyagers were released (including some Limited Editions). In September the Class 220s were joined by the Class 221 version as a four can unit, the 5th car being available separately.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND063C | 220 | Virgin Trains Silver | 4-Car 220 DMU |
| ND063D | 220 | Virgin Trains Silver | 4-Car 220 DMU |
| ND063E | 220 | Virgin Trains Silver | 4-Car 220 DMU |
| ND063F | 220 | Virgin Trains Silver | 4-Car 220 DMU |
| ND063G | 220 | Virgin Trains Silver | 4-Car 220 DMU |
| ND063hat | 220 | Virgin Trains Silver | 4-Car 220 DMU |
| ND063Z | 220 | Virgin Trains Silver | 4-Car 220 DMU |
| ND073A | 221 | Virgin Trains Silver | 4-Car 221 DMU |
| ND073B | 221 | Virgin Trains Silver | 4-Car 221 DMU |
| ND073C | 221 | Virgin Trains Silver | 4-Car 221 DMU |
| ND073D | 221 | Virgin Trains Silver | 4-Car 221 DMU |
Coaches
Additional Voyager coach released in Virgin Livery, enabled 5-Car trains to be run.
Freight Stock
Telescopic Steel Hoods and 12T Engineers/Packing Van released.
2008
The first main announcement was the intent to produce the Class 22 in a variation of styles and liveries following on from an 00 Gauge version. In a similar manner an N Gauge 2-H Thumper DMU will also be produced following an 00 Gauge version.
At the N Gauge Society AGM in May the Class 86 Electric Locomotive was announced.
At the Dapol Open Weekend the intention to produce over the coming years Diesel Classes 26, 56 and 58, HST, Class 153 DMU, more Class 156 Liveries and the Class 390 Pendalino.
Diesel Locomotives
Further Class 35 Hymeks were released, also as Limited Editions and as part of a pack with weathered Milk Tanks.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND084E | 35 | BR Blue | |
| ND084F | 35 | BR Green | |
| ND084G | 35 | BR Green | |
| ND084Y | 35 | BR Chromatic Blue | |
| ND084Z | 35 | BR Green | |
| ND085A | 66 | Freightliner Green/Yellow | |
| ND085B | 66 | Metronet | |
| ND102 | 66 | GBRf First Group |
Electric Locomotives
Only a single Class 73/0 was released as a Dapol Limited Edition in very limited quantities (<100 units).
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSPEC3 | 73 | BR Blue |
Multiple Units
Further Class 221s were produced including a dummy version capable of being towed using working Schafenburg couplers.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND073F | 221 | Virgin Trains Silver | 4-Car 221 DMU |
| ND087A | 221 | Cross Country | 4-Car 221 DMU |
| ND087B | 221 | Cross Country | 4-Car 221 DMU |
Coaches
Additional Voyager coach released in X-Country Livery. Three Crimson/Cream Gresleys were released as part of a B17 set.
Freight Stock
Freightliner and GBRf FEA-B Container Flats and various 20ft and 40ft Containers released, joined later by Megafrets and 45ft Hi-Cube Containers.
2009
It was announced that the EWS MBA Monsterbox and MCA/MDA Mini-Monsterbox were to be produced, however, these were dropped after Bachmann announced a similar wagon and displayed early samples at the N Gauge Show.
The Dapol Open Weekend in October brought further announcements, Class 121 and 142 DMUs, information on HST power cars and packs, upgraded Syphon G/H vans and CCTs; also initial plans to produce the Class 92 Electric Locomotive.
Announcements at Warley included a Colas Rail Class 66 Pair and also the intention to produce the JIA/PBA Clay Wagons.
Diesel Locomotives
The first Class 67 Diesel Locomotives were produced as single locomotives and also in packs with DVTs and Coaches. A Limited Edition dummy class 67 in Wrexham & Shropshire Railway livery was made available only from the WSR.
Dapol Club Members were offered a limited (100 units) set with a Green liveried Hymek and 5 Weathered Hoppers at the Open Weekend.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| (ND101D) | 67 | Wrexham & Shropshire | |
| (ND101Set1) | 67 | EWS Business | |
| ND084H | 35 | BR Green | |
| ND084J | 35 | BR Green | |
| ND084Z | 35 | BR Green | |
| ND101A | 67 | Royal Train | |
| ND101B | 67 | EWS | |
| ND101C | 67 | EWS | |
| ND108 | 66 | EWS | |
| ND109 | 66 | EWS | |
| ND110 | 66 | DB Schenker | |
| WSR1 | 67 | Wrexham & Shropshire |
Electric Locomotives
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBDN2 | 73 | NSE Blue | Class 73 JA |
| SBDN3 | 73 | BR Blue | Dummy Loco Class 73 JA |
Multiple Units
The Class 156 release raised the bar on Multiple Unit production, working front/tail lights were supplemented by the ability to plug-in interior lighting; also a hidden motor allowed an unobstructed view through the coach. The 156 DMU was soon followed by the Single Car 153 DMU with same specification.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND081A | 156 | Northern (ex-First) | 2-Car 156 DMU |
| ND081B | 156 | Northern (ex-First) | 2-Car 156 DMU |
| ND082A | 156 | Regional Railways | 2-Car 156 DMU |
| ND082B | 156 | Regional Railways | 2-Car 156 DMU |
| ND083A | 156 | SPT Carmine/Cream | 2-Car 156 DMU |
| ND083B | 156 | SPT Carmine/Cream | 2-Car 156 DMU |
| ND096A | 156 | Central Trains | 2-Car 156 DMU |
| ND096B | 156 | Central Trains | 2-Car 156 DMU |
| ND097A | 156 | East Midlands Trains | 2-Car 156 DMU |
| ND097B | 156 | East Midlands Trains | 2-Car 156 DMU |
| ND098A | 156 | Northern Spirit (Turquoise) | 2-Car 156 DMU |
| ND098B | 156 | Northern Spirit (Turquoise) | 2-Car 156 DMU |
| ND114A | 153 | East Midlands Trains | 1-Car 153 DMU |
| ND114C | 153 | Central Trains | 1-Car 153 DMU |
| ND114E | 153 | London Midland | 1-Car 153 DMU |
| ND114F | 153 | Arriva Trains Wales | 1-Car 153 DMU |
| ND115A | 153 | East Midlands Trains | 1-Car 153 DMU |
| ND115C | 153 | Central Trains | 1-Car 153 DMU |
| NDSPEC1 | 156 | Northern Rail (Settle & Carlisle) | 2-Car 156 DMU |
Coaches
Batches of MkIII TS and TF in BR Blue/Grey, Intercity and Virgin Liveries, various running numbers produced and also versions with/without buffers.
The range of Gresley coaches were also released in BR Crimson/Cream versions.
Freight Stock
Release of additional Megafrets and 45ft Hi-Cube Containers.
2010
Diesel Locomotives
The release of the 58 filled a large gap in the freight diesel classes, the locomotive was fitted with working head/tail lights and super-creep motor.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND088 | 67 | EWS | |
| ND101D | 67 | Wrexham & Shropshire | |
| ND101G | 67 | EWS | |
| ND103A | 58 | Railfreight Grey Red Stripe | |
| ND103B | 58 | Railfreight Grey Red Stripe | |
| ND103C | 58 | Coal Sector | |
| ND103D | 58 | EWS | |
| ND108B | 66 | EWS | |
| ND125 | 66 | Fastline | |
| ND126 | 66 | Colas Rail | |
| ND127 | 66 | Freightliner Green/Yellow | |
| ND132 | 35 | BR Green | |
| ND134 | 66 | EWS |
Electric Locomotives
The release of the Class 86 bridged a gap in the Overhead Electric Locomotives, as usual the locomotive was fitted with working head/tail lights and super-creep motor.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND099A | 86 | Virgin | |
| ND099B | 86 | BR Intercity | |
| ND099C | 86 | Freightliner Green/Yellow | |
| ND099D | 86 | RES | |
| NDxxx | 86 | BR Blue | |
| NDxxx | 86 | BR Blue |
Multiple Units
Further Single Car 153 DMUs were produced in Regional Railways livery and a Limited Edition Wessex Trains St.Ives Bay Line version for Kernow Models.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND114B | 153 | Regional Railways | 1-Car 153 DMU |
| ND114D | 153 | Northern Rail | 1-Car 153 DMU |
| ND114Z | 153 | Wessex Trains | 1-Car 153 DMU |
| ND115B | 153 | Regional Railways | 1-Car 153 DMU |
| ND115D | 153 | Northern Rail | 1-Car 153 DMU |
Coaches
Release of Crimson/Cream Gresleys.
Freight Stock
Release of weathered Megafrets, 45ft Hi-Cube, 20ft and 40ft Containers.
2011
Diesel Locomotives
A raft of reliveried and renumbered classes 35, 58 and 67s were produced.
In the third quarter the first of the new Class 26 arrived.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND084M | 35 | BR Green | |
| ND101F | 67 | EWS | |
| ND101H | 67 | EWS | |
| ND101J | 67 | EWS | |
| ND101K | 67 | Royal Train | |
| ND101M | 67 | EWS | |
| ND101N | 67 | EWS | |
| ND103E | 58 | Mainline Blue | |
| ND103F | 58 | Coal Sector | |
| ND103G | 58 | Mainline Grey | |
| ND103H | 58 | Triple Grey | |
| ND134R | 66 | EWS | |
| ND145A | 26 | BR Blue | |
| ND145D | 26 | Coal Sector | |
| ND200A | 67 | DB Schenker |
Electric Locomotives
Further releases of Class 86 including the colourful Freightliner Powehaul livery, these were followed by more livery variations.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND099K | 86 | Distribution Sector (later) | |
| ND099M | 86 | NSE (later) | |
| ND099N | 86 | EWS | |
| ND099P | 86 | Freightliner Triple Grey | |
| ND099Q | 86 | Freightliner Powerhaul |
High Speed Train
Mid 2011 saw the release of the HST, initialy in Virgin Livery. Dapol's offering including DCC chip socket with improved detailing and working head/tail lights.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND122A | 43 | BR Blue/Grey | |
| ND122B | 43 | BR Intercity | |
| ND122C | 43 | BR Executive | |
| ND122D | 43 | Virgin | |
| ND122E | 43 | Grand Central | |
| ND122F | 43 | First Great Western |
Multiple Units
Futher Class 153s and 156s joined the range.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND112A | 156 | Northern Rail | 2-Car 156 DMU |
| ND112B | 156 | Regional Railways | 2-Car 156 DMU |
| ND113A | 156 | Northern Rail | 2-Car 156 DMU |
| ND113B | 156 | Regional Railways | 2-Car 156 DMU |
| ND114H | 153 | Northern (ex-FNW) | 1-Car 153 DMU |
| ND115H | 153 | Northern (ex-FNW) | 1-Car 153 DMU |
Coaches
Further batches of MkIII TS and TFs were produced to match the newly released HSTs.
Addtional Gresley coaches were released in BR Crimson/Cream versions.
Freight Stock
Additional paired and weathered Megafrets and Silver Bullets..