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Comparison of N 2-6-2T Class 2MT Ivatt LMS models
Manufacturer | Minitrix | Dapol | Dapol |
Year model introduced | 1974 | 2007 | 2024 |
DCC Capability | DCC incompatible | DCC incompatible | DCC compatible. PCB swap required |
Detailing | |||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
Body ladders | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Boiler supports | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Chimney | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Coal bunker | No | No |
Yes |
Coal load(s) | No | No |
Yes |
Dome | No | No |
Yes |
Filler Cap | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Handrails | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Injector | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Injector pipework | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Safety valve | No | No |
Yes |
Safety valves - turned brass | No |
Yes |
No |
Smokebox door dart | No | No |
Yes |
Smokebox door numberplate | No | No |
Yes |
Vents | No | No |
Yes |
Whistle | No | No |
Yes |
Whistle - turned brass | No |
Yes |
No |
Chassis/underframe detail | |||
Brake rigging chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish | No | No |
Yes |
Footsteps | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
Footplate doors | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Coloured-plastic |
Yes |
No | No |
Metal-pin point bearings | No | No |
Yes |
Nickel-plated |
Yes |
No | No |
Painted | No | No |
Yes |
Solid-spoked wheels | No |
Yes |
No |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||
Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||
Cosmetic Screwlink couplings | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Mechanical | |||
Body Construction | No |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
Diecast |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
6 wheels |
6 wheels |
6 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Coupling socket/mounting | |||
Fixed |
Yes |
No | No |
NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Coupling type |
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||
Within boiler |
Yes |
No | No |
Within chassis | No |
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 (standard) |
3-pole with flywheel |
Motor location | No |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
Working lights | |||
Headlamps |
Yes |
No | No |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Driving wheels only |
Driving wheels only |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Items in Stock | View | View | View |