Model of the Year competition
Date: 26 March 2010
Source: Dapol
Dapol in ‘Clean Sweep’ in N gauge Model of the Year competition.
In a recently held poll amongst readers of the Model Rail magazine, and the RM web forum, Dapol models have been awarded as Best N gauge Models for 2009 in all of the available voting categories.
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Best Steam Locomotive for our 0-6-0 Terrier model.
Best Diesel and Electric Locomotive for our class 67 model.
Best N gauge rolling stock for our MK3 DVT.
and Best N gauge manufacturer of the year.
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Dapol were also mentioned by Philip Sutton of Rail Express Modeller as having the Best Modern Image N gauge Locomotive, with our class 67.
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Dave Jones, Dapol’s product development manager said that “ This is a true indication that Dapol really are leading the way in increasing the popularity of this gauge, with our innovations and technology. We are truly humbled by this ‘Clean Sweep’, and reassure all N gauge modellers that we have more upcoming models which will raise the bar even further, to cement ourselves as the leading manufacturer in this scale. Thank you to everyone that voted from all at Dapol”.
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Dapol’s innovations have been many for N gauge but include;
First with NEM coupling pockets First with a close coupling system First with low friction bogies First with NEM 651 DCC 6 pin sockets First with sound compatible locomotive First with ‘flicker free’ internal coach lighting First with working Scharfenburg couplers And many more!Find Dapol Model Railway products at all discerning model shops today!
