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Comparison of N Class 40 models
Manufacturer | Graham Farish | Graham Farish |
Year model introduced | 1986 | 2017 |
DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
Bodyshell | ||
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | ||
Class 40 - Centre Headcode |
Yes |
Yes |
Class 40 - Headcode Discs |
Yes |
Yes |
Class 40 - Split Headcode | No |
Yes |
Detailing | ||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
Jumper cables | No |
Yes |
Nameplates - etched - require fitting | No |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | ||
Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
Footsteps | No |
Yes |
Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Seating | No |
Yes |
Window wipers | No |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
Painted |
Yes |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No |
Yes |
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No |
Yes |
Mechanical | ||
Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Split-chassis |
Diecast |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
12 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Coupling socket/mounting | ||
Fixed |
Yes |
No |
NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
Coupling type |
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Electrical | ||
Motor type |
Can motor |
5-pole with two flywheels |
Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Centre of chassis |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
Working lights | ||
Cab light | No |
Yes |
Directional headlights & tail lights | No |
Yes |
Pickups |
Driving wheels only |
6 out of 8 axles |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Pre-fitted |
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