Dapol
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.
Southern motive power survey
BR Southern Region’s territory was far-reaching and its motive power and rolling stock were diverse from steam, diesel, electric and electro-diesel locomotives to Diesel Electric Multiple Units (DEMU) and Electric Multiple Units (EMU). We round up all the current and forthcoming ready-to-run Southern Region motive power across ‘OO’, ‘N’ and ‘O’.
Dapol reveals decorated HST-P
Dapol has released new images and video footage of its 'N' gauge pre-production HST-P (HST prototype) set covering power and trailer cars.
Dapol shows 'Turbot' production samples
Dapol's all-new 'O' gauge 'Turbot' wagons together with a new batch of its 'OO' gauge version are due to arrive with retailers this summer and new images have been released by the manufacturer.
Dapol shows 'O' gauge Conflats in colour
Dapol has revealed decorated samples of its new 'O' gauge ready-to-run Conflat wagons and BD containers showcasing the products in pre and post-nationalisation period colour schemes.
Dapol adds smoke generator to Class 59!
Dapol has added the option to have a DCC operated smoke generator fitted to its factory sound-fitted 'OO' gauge Class 59s.
Dapol announces more 'N' gauge 'Panniers'
Dapol has announced a new production run for its popular 'N' gauge GWR '57XX' 0-6-0PTs covering GWR, BR, London Transport and preservation era colour schemes.
Dapol recalls motorised water towers
Dapol is recalling the motorised version of its new 'OO' gauge water tower following the discovery of a substandard component.
Rails of Sheffield 'Terrier' debuts for 'OO'
The Stroudley ‘Terrier’ is as popular with manufacturers as it is modellers. Rails of Sheffield took delivery of the first batch of its exclusive ‘OO’ gauge model in early May. MIKE WILD takes a closer look at this new rival for the ‘Best in Show’ rosette.
Wainwright ‘D’ Class reaches 2nd EP stage
Dapol has taken delivery of a second Engineering Prototype (EP) sample of its forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Wainwright ‘D’ Class 4-4-0 for evaluation by the development team.
Dapol ’O’ gauge 8 ton Banana vans
Immediately following the reopening of Dapol’s warehouse in mid-April, it released the first batch of its new ready-to-run ‘O’ gauge banana vans to the shops.