The Class 68 was been developed by DRS to provide a high speed freight and passenger solution to todays demand for low emissions and efficient transportation. The locomotive offers excellent fuel economy, low emissions. The locomotive has also the necessary electrical installation to provide heating and lighting on passenger services. These locomotives are now popular performers throughout much of the UK rail network.

Features of the Class 68 include:

Finely moulded body with many separately added fine details

Printed name plates & Etched plates supplied separately

DCC ready, DCC and sound fitted models available

Cast wheels with fine relief and appropriate colouring

Tungsten chassis and all wheel pick up

NEM pockets as standard

Independently controllable and switchable directional lighting

Where appropriate models will also inclue:

Early Serviceas previously modelled

Late Modifiednew hand rails and horn grill

Chiltern Modified No hand rails, AAR sockets

Chiltern Oxford Flyer As Late modified With AAR sockets, Named