Last Updated: 9 June 2025
Is Dapol A4 'Empire of India' 4490 (2S-008-009) DCC Ready?
This loco is DCC ready
It is usually just a matter of removing the body and plugging a 6-pin or Next18 decoder into the factory-fitted socket. We can also supply decoders and fit them for you, quickly and cheaply.
Check out our Price List for 'DCC Ready' fitting services in the 'DCC Conversion' section. These models are also often good candidates for DCC Sound Conversion.
Model
| Manufacturer | Dapol |
| Catalogue Number | 2S-008-009 |
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| Running Number | 4490 |
| Name | Empire of India |
| Operator | LNER |
| Livery | Garter Blue |
| Scale | N |
| DCC | Ready (6 pin) |
| Directional Lighting | |
| Finish | Pristine |
| Length | 150 mm |
| Min. Curve | 2nd Radius (265mm) + |
| Details |
Prototype
| Class | A4 |
| Traction | Steam |
| Year(s) Built | 1935-1938 |
| Total Produced | 35 |
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