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OO Gauge 517 Class 0-4-2 Locomotive - Artwork Update
Nov 07, 2024
All New OO Gauge Class 517 Artwork Update
4S-517-001
4S-517-002
4S-517-003
4S-517-004
4S-517-005
4S-517-006
All New OO Gauge Class 517 - EP Update
517 Open Cab Version
517 Closed Cab Version
Oops, just realised the cab roof is on back to front.....
517 Collett Closed Cab Version
All New OO Gauge Class 517 (original Post 29/04/24)
517 Prototype
Dapol will be making models having the later modified chassis with longer wheel base and side tanks replacing the saddle tanks including open and closed cab versions.
517 Open Cab Version
517 Specifications
The locomotive will have the usual refinements that are expected to be found on a Dapol model including:
- Diecast chassis, running plate, wheels (with metal tyres) boiler and fire box (two fire box types)
- Fully compensated chassis
- Three cab types: open, closed and the later Collett design
- Detailed cab interiors· Removable cab roof (held in place with magnets on all enclosed cab versions)
- Tall and short chimney types
- Churchward sprung tapered shank buffers
- High level of separately added detail
- Representation of internal motion
- Expertly applied liveries
- Printed number plates with etched plates in the accessory pack
517 Closed Cab Version
Technical Specifications
- A slide in PCB offers simple ‘tool-free’ installation of a NEXT-18 DCC decoder and a ’no-solder’ speaker connection. This board slides through the smoke box door and connects directly to the locomotive mother board.
- Firebox glow (synchronised with sound*)
- High quality coreless motor
- All wheel pick up
- Next-18 DCC Socket
- DCC Ready, DCC fitted & DCC sound fitted options will be available.
- Enhance your driving experience with our feature RealDrive*
517 Collett Closed Cab Version
Proposed Liveries
- 4S-517-001 202 Lined G.W Green Red Frames - Open Cab
- 4S-517-002 524 Lined Chocolate - Closed Cab
- 4S-517-003 1158 G.W. Green - Open Cab
- 4S-517-004 523 G.W. Green GREAT WESTERN - Closed Cab
- 4S-517-005 1159 G.W. Green GREAT WESTERN - Collett Cab
- 4S-517-006 539 Lined G.W. Green Black Frames - Open Cab
Recommended Retail Price
DCC Ready
£140.00
DCC Fitted
£175.00
DCC Sound
£250.00
Project Update
Initial CAD drawings have been reviewed by the design team and feedback has been provided to the factory to make improvements and changes which have been made, this project is now in tooling.
It is anticipated that models will be available in shops towards the end of 2025, we will keep you updated on this project as and when information is available.
Pre-Order at your preferred Dapol stockist today
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