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Dapol N Gauge Class 58 – Model Releases and Catalogue Numbers
The British Rail Class 58 has been represented in N gauge over the years, most notably by Dapol, who produced two generations of ready-to-run models of the class. These models ensured that the Class 58 was represented in N gauge, one of the most space-efficient and increasingly popular modelling scales in the UK.
The First Dapol Release
Dapol first released their N gauge Class 58 models in 2010, producing a range of locomotives in several liveries including Railfreight red stripe, Railfreight triple grey, Mainline blue and EWS. These models featured directional lighting, a 5-pole motor with twin flywheels, and were DCC-ready with an 18-pin socket in later releases.
At the time, the model was well received and allowed N gauge modellers to include the Class 58 on their layouts without the need for kit building or heavy modification. The range covered a good selection of running numbers and liveries, allowing the class to be modelled across multiple eras.
The Second Generation Model
More than a decade later, Dapol announced a completely new second-generation Class 58 model in 2022, featuring an all-new tooling to modern standards. This new model included a redesigned chassis, improved detailing, finer bodyshell tooling, factory-fitted lighting functions and provision for DCC sound, bringing the model up to the standards expected of modern N gauge locomotives.
The introduction of a new tooling demonstrated that there was still strong demand for the Class 58 in model form, many years after the first model had been released.
A reference guide to the Dapol N gauge Class 58 range, covering the original ND-103 releases, later 2D-058 reissues, catalogue numbers, liveries and key collector notes.
The Dapol N gauge Class 58 has appeared in several production batches since its original release, covering a broad selection of liveries carried by the prototype locomotives throughout their working lives.
Broadly speaking, the models fall into two main groups: the earlier ND-103 series, produced between 2009 and 2012, and the later 2D-058 series, released in 2022 with updated mechanisms and electronics.
Introduction
This page provides a clear reference to the different Dapol Class 58 models produced in N gauge, including catalogue numbers, locomotive identities, liveries and release periods. It is intended as a straightforward guide for collectors, modellers and anyone interested in how the Class 58 has been represented in model form.
- Original releases (ND-103 series) – produced between 2009 and 2012
- Later reissues (2D-058 series) – released in 2022 with updated mechanisms and electronics
Original Dapol Class 58 Releases (ND-103 Series)
The first Dapol N gauge Class 58 models were released between 2009 and 2012 under the ND-103 catalogue series. These models were DCC ready and used the original mechanism.
| Catalogue No. | Locomotive No. | Livery | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND-103D | 58037 | EWS Maroon & Yellow | 2009 |
| ND-103A | 58012 | Railfreight Red Stripe Grey | 2010 |
| ND-103B | 58023 | Railfreight Red Stripe Grey | 2010 |
| ND-103F | 58017 | Railfreight Triple Grey Coal Sector | 2011 |
| ND-103E | 58021 | Mainline Blue | 2011 |
| ND-103G | 58027 | Mainline Triple Grey | 2011 |
| ND-103C | 58042 | BR Triple Grey Coal Sector | 2011 |
| ND-103H | 58044 | Unbranded Triple Grey | 2011 |
| ND-103J | 58033 | EWS Maroon & Yellow | 2012 |
Special Edition
| Catalogue / Edition | Locomotive No. | Livery | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modelbahn Union Special Edition | 58111 | ACTS Dark Blue & Yellow | 2010 | Limited edition of 100 |
This ACTS livery model represents one of the exported Class 58 locomotives that later operated in mainland Europe.
2022 Reissue (2D-058 Series)
In 2022, Dapol re-released the Class 58 with an updated chassis and improved electronics. These models offered a more modern specification and noticeably improved running characteristics compared with the earlier releases.
- NEXT18 DCC socket
- Directional head and tail lights
- 5-pole “super creep” motor
- Twin flywheels
- Improved slow-speed running
DCC Ready Versions
| Catalogue No. | Locomotive No. | Livery |
|---|---|---|
| 2D-058-003 | 58002 | Railfreight Coal Triple Grey – Daw Mill Colliery |
| 2D-058-001 | 58003 | Railfreight Grey with Red Stripe |
| 2D-058-002 | 58020 | Railfreight Grey with Red Stripe – Doncaster Works |
| 2D-058-004 | 58047 | EWS Maroon & Gold |
Factory DCC Fitted Versions
| Catalogue No. | Locomotive No. | Livery |
|---|---|---|
| 2D-058-003D | 58002 | Railfreight Coal Triple Grey – Daw Mill Colliery |
| 2D-058-001D | 58003 | Railfreight Grey with Red Stripe |
| 2D-058-002D | 58020 | Railfreight Grey with Red Stripe – Doncaster Works |
| 2D-058-004D | 58047 | EWS Maroon & Gold |
Summary
Across both production runs, Dapol has produced the N gauge Class 58 in a wide spread of liveries reflecting the principal stages of the prototype fleet’s working life.
- Railfreight Red Stripe
- Railfreight Triple Grey (Coal Sector)
- Mainline Blue
- EWS Maroon & Yellow
- EWS Maroon & Gold
- ACTS European livery
The later 2D-058 series models are mechanically superior and offer more modern DCC features, while the earlier ND-103 series remains especially popular with collectors because of the broader spread of locomotive numbers and liveries released during that first run.
Collector’s Notes
For collectors looking to assemble a representative Class 58 fleet in model form, a balanced collection might include the following:
- One Railfreight Red Stripe locomotive
- One Triple Grey Coal Sector locomotive
- One Mainline locomotive
- One EWS locomotive
- The ACTS export locomotive special edition
Taken together, that combination gives a good overview of the class’s working life, from British Rail service through privatisation and on to European operation.