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Comparison of N Class 87 models
Manufacturer | Graham Farish | Dapol |
Year model introduced | 1998 | 2024 |
DCC Capability | DCC incompatible | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
Detailing | ||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
Door steps | No |
Yes |
Etched horn grille | No |
Yes |
Handrails | No |
Yes |
High intensity headlight | No |
Yes |
Jumper cables | No |
Yes |
Nameplates - etched - require fitting | No |
Yes |
Pantograph - Brecknell Willis high-speed |
Yes |
Yes |
Pantograph - Cross-arm | No |
Yes |
Pantograph platform | No |
Yes |
Pipe work | No |
Yes |
Roof-mounted electrical components |
Yes |
Yes |
Roof-mounted tanks | No |
Yes |
Side grilles (etched) | No |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | ||
Battery box | No |
Yes |
Electrical equipment |
Yes |
Yes |
Footsteps | No |
Yes |
Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Window wipers | No |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
Yes |
Metal-pin point bearings | No |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
Multiple working sockets/ pipes | No |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||
Cosmetic coupling | No |
Yes |
Pipework (for front) | No |
Yes |
Pipework (for rear) | No |
Yes |
Mechanical | ||
Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
Working cosmetic features | ||
Pantograph (Unpowered but poseable) |
Yes |
Yes |
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Diecast |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
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 |
Secured with one or more screws |
Electrical | ||
Motor type |
Can motor with 2 Flywheels |
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
Working lights | ||
Directional headlights & tail lights | No |
Yes |
Headlights (independent) | No |
Yes |
Tail lights (independent) | No |
Yes |
Pickups |
All wheels |
All wheels |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
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