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Dapol Ltd produces an extensive range of ready-to-run 'OO' gauge, 'N' gauge and 'O' gauge locomotives, carriages and wagons covering a broad range of steam, diesel and electric subjects. Explore our extensive collection of news, reviews and features on Dapol products here.
NEW MODEL GUIDE 2021: 'O' GAUGE
Ready-to-run ‘O’ gauge continues to capture new interest. MIKE WILD surveys the scene to discover what is in store for 7mm scale in 2021 and beyond.
Burslem exclusives for Hobby Goblin
The Hobby Goblin of Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent has commissioned Dapol to produce three exclusive seven-plank private owner coal wagons, covering all three main scales, in Sneyd of Burslem colours.
SECR 'D' Class 4-4-0 for 'OO' in production
Rails of Sheffield has confirmed that production of its newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR) ‘D’ Class 4-4-0 is underway.
Dapol plans second run of 'OO' gauge '43XX'
Dapol is to undertake a second production run of the Great Western Railway Churchward ‘43XX’ 2-6-0 in ‘OO’ gauge – with an expanded tooling suite to allow further variations of these popular locomotives to be covered.
Dapol 'O' gauge Vanwide/VEA van progress
Dapol has updated progress on its forthcoming 'O' gauge BR 12ton Vanwide and VEA box vans, with confirmed identities for the vehicles due to be produced.
Dapol delivers its Vossloh ‘68’
‘OO’ gauge is being brought right up to date with the arrival of Dapol’s new Class 68 Bo-Bo diesel-electric. MIKE WILD inspects this new and highly specified locomotive.
Vossloh’s Class 68 diesels
Although the Class 68 has been with us for only three years, it has already amassed a considerable following. EVAN GREEN-HUGHES takes a closer look at this handsome and groundbreaking locomotive, which is set to be an industry standard for many years to come.
Dapol unveils LSWR 'B4' for 'O'
Dapol has unveiled plans to produce the London and South Western Railway 'B4' 0-4-0T for 'O' gauge.
Dapol 'Pacers' for approval
Dapol has received decorated samples of its next batch of 'N' gauge Class 142 'Pacer' two-car Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs) for evaluation by the development team.
Further 'OO' Turbot wagons planned
Dapol has confirmed that another batch of its OO' gauge 'Turbot' bogie ballast spoil wagons are due for production soon.