Comparison of N Class 08 models
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| Manufacturer | Graham Farish | Graham Farish | Graham Farish |
| Year model introduced | 1979 | 2008 | 2022 |
| DCC Capability | Unpowered | DCC incompatible | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
| Bodyshell | |||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | |||
| Class 08/09 - bodyside ladders |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 08/09 - metal cab doors |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 08/09 - no bodyside ladders |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 08/09 - original bodyside doors |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 08/09 - revised bodyside doors |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 08/09 - wooden cab doors |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Detailing | |||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
| Body ladders |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exhausts |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||
| Brake rigging chassis | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Correct-thickness "stamped" rods |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footsteps |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
| Detailed | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Glazing | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
| Painted |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Solid-spoked wheels |
Yes |
No | No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mechanical | |||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
6 wheels |
6 wheels |
6 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Non-NEM socket |
Yes |
No | No |
| 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 chassis |
Yes |
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 |
5-pole (standard) |
Coreless |
Coreless |
| Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Pickups |
All wheels |
All wheels |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for 15x11mm rectangular speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View |