
Description
Class 59 005 'Kenneth J Painter' Foster Yeoman (DCC-Fitted)
Prototype
The British Rail Class 59 is a type of Co-Co locomotive designed for heavy freight work and was introduced between 1985 and 1995. These locomotives were born from the satifaction of the EMD SW1001 shunter and the twin cab design of the Class 58 locomotives. These were the first privately owned diesel locomotives to operate regularly on the British main line.
Model
1:148 Scale model of a Class 59 Diesel Locomotive decorated in Foster Yeoman livery. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype, a high level of body detail and excellent running characteristics.
Features
- 1:148 Scale Model
- DCC Fitted Model
- NEM Couplings
- Highly Detailed Finish
- Smooth running 5 pole next generation motor
- All wheel pickup, all-wheel drive
- Re-worked smooth drive low maintenance mechanism
- Die-cast chassis
- Independent directional front/rear main lighting control
- Switchable day/night lights
- Main lamp and cab lighting override switches for DC users
- Removable self-centring close coupling mechanism with NEM pockets
- RP 25 wheels
- Printed name plates (where applicable)
- Accessory bag with etched nameplates and detailed buffer beam fittings
- Clip-fit body for easy DCC fitting
- Fitted with Dapol’s Imperium Next 18 decoder
- Directional Lighting
Contents
- 1 x Dapol Diesel Locomotive
Specifications
Operator | Foster Yeoman |
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Class | Class 59 |
Interface | Next-18 |
Lighting Type | LED |
Motor Type | 5 Pole Next Generation Motor |
Driven Wheels | All |
Era | 8 (1982 - 1994) |
Wheel Configuration | Co-Co |
Paint Finish | Pristine |
Measurements
Length | 144mm |
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Minimum Radius | 264mm |

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More Information
SKU | DA2D-005-000D |
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Manufacturer | Dapol |
Barcode | 5016927061906 |
Manufacturer Code | 2D-005-000D |
Scale/Gauge | 1:148 Scale, N Scale |
Product Category | Model Railway Locomotives, Model Railway Locomotives\British |
Product Type | Locomotive |
Locomotive Control Setup | DCC Fitted |
Locomotive Power Type | Diesel |
Continent/Region | UK |
Country | British |
Operator | Foster Yeoman |
Locomotive Class | Class 59 |