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Comparison of N Class 33 models

Graham Farish N Class 33 Graham Farish N Class 33 Dapol N Class 33
Manufacturer Graham Farish Graham Farish Dapol
Year model introduced 1987 2004 2016
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket DCC compatible but no socket DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 33/0 - as built Yes
Yes
Yes
Class 33/1 - push-pull fitted No No Yes
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Fan Grill (etched) No No Yes
Handrails No No Yes
Jumper cables No No Yes
Side grilles (etched) Yes
Yes
Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Battery box Yes
Yes
Yes
Fuel tank Yes
Yes
Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Yes
Window wipers No No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No No Yes
Metal-pin point bearings No No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No No Yes
Lifeguard No No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Pipework (for front) No No Yes
Pipework (for rear) No No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
Plastic
Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Lightweight
Lightweight
Diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 4 wheels
8 wheels
8 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets No No Yes
Non-NEM socket Yes
Yes
No
Coupling type N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type 3-pole
5-pole with two flywheels
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels
Motor location Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Directional headlights & tail lights No No Yes
Headlights (independent) No No Yes
Tail lights (independent) No No Yes
Pickups All wheels
All wheels
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
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