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Comparison of N Class 44 'Peak' models
Manufacturer | Graham Farish | Rapido Trains UK |
Year model introduced | 2006 | 2024 |
DCC Capability | DCC incompatible | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
Detailing | ||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
Exhausts | No |
Yes |
Fan Grill (etched) | No |
Yes |
Fan(s) | No |
Yes |
Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) | No |
Yes |
Roof grilles (etched) | No |
Yes |
Side grilles (etched) | No |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | ||
Battery box | No |
Yes |
Footsteps | No |
Yes |
Pipework | No |
Yes |
Sand boxes | No |
Yes |
Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) | ||
Headcode discs | No |
Yes |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Window wipers | No |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
Painted | No |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
Front valance | No |
Yes |
Now an invalid entry. Pipework - user-fitted to rear |
Yes |
No |
Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||
N gauge Arnold/ Rapido coupling | No |
Yes |
Pipework (for rear) | No |
Yes |
Mechanical | ||
Body Construction | No |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Diecast |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
None |
TBC |
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 | No |
Secured with one or more screws |
Electrical | ||
Motor type |
5-pole with two flywheels |
Motorised (Unknown Type) |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
Working lights | ||
Directional headlights & tail lights | No |
Yes |
Pickups |
6 out of 8 axles |
All wheels |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
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