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Comparison of N Class 50 models

Graham Farish N Class 50 Dapol N Class 50
Manufacturer Graham Farish Dapol
Year model introduced 1983 2019
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 50 - as built No Yes
Class 50 - refurbished No Yes
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Etched horn grille No Yes
Fan Grill (etched) No Yes
Handrails No Yes
Jumper cables No Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
Nameplates - etched - require fitting No Yes
Side grilles (etched) No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Air tank No Yes
Battery box No Yes
Footsteps No Yes
Fuel tank No Yes
Sanding gear No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
Glazing No Yes
Seating No Yes
Window wipers No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Painted No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No Yes
Lifeguard No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Pipework (for front) No Yes
Pipework (for rear) No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction No Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction No Diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) No 12 wheels
Minimum radius No Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets No Yes
Coupling type No N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis No Yes
Separating the body from the chassis No Body clips off from chassis
Electrical
Motor type No 5-pole iron core "Next Generation"
Motor location No Centre of chassis
Power collection No 2 rail DC
Working lights
Cab light No Yes
Directional headlights & tail lights No Yes
Headlights (independent) No Yes
Tail lights (independent) No Yes
Pickups No All wheels
DCC speaker No Provision for 15x11mm rectangular speaker
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