NZR DA class locomotive (shell) - designed for Frateschi chassis

NZR DA class locomotive designed for Frateschi DA class chassis - available in either phase I or phase III variations.

The Frateschi DA has a few design errors, this design corrects those errors for a more detailed, accurate model in 1:76 scale.

The DA class (EMD G12) were the most numerous diesel electric locomotives ever to run in New Zealand. First introduced in 1955, the 146 strong class eventually replaced steam traction in the North Island. The G12 design was a very popular export model for Electro-Motive Diesel, the locomotive division of General Moters (GM), and a number of other railways around the world had similar locomotives.

The locomotives were introduced in three distinct “phases” between 1955 and 1967, with their own variations in headlights, walkways and a number of other minor details. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, 85 of the class were rebuilt into the DC class, some of which are still in service today. The remainder of the DA class soldiered on until 1989. A number of the class are now preserved.

The NZ120 version of this model is here. The HOnz scale version (for 12mm gauge track) is here.

Chassis:

• For the OO gauge version, the model fits a Frateschi DA class (i.e. A-1-A-A-1-A) chassis.

Measurements:

• OO (1:76): 185.44mm long x 37.31mm wide x 48mm high

Design by Jeremiah Bunyan, models produced by 3 Foot 6 Models