Lima OO Class 59 (1994)
Model overview
59005 at Old Oak Common Depot in August 2000. ©kitmasterbloke
Class 59
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Lima - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1994
DCC Capability: DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor
Manufacturer: Lima - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1994
DCC Capability: DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 59/0 Class 59/1 Class 59/2 |
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Bell Exhausts Handrails Lamp irons Numberplates - plastic - require fitting |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed Glazing Seating Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Battery box Footsteps Fuel tank Pipework |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened Traction tyres |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic |
Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Fixed |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Motor type |
Pancake |
Pickups |
Power bogie only |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
