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Comparison of N Class 33 models
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 |
Items in Stock | View | View | View |