Comparison of N Class 25 models


Manufacturer	Graham Farish	Graham Farish	Graham Farish
Year model introduced	1983	2003	2014
DCC Capability	DCC compatible but no socket	DCC suitability unknown	DCC Ready. 6-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 25/0 - original/old style - vents on sides	Yes	No	Yes
Class 25/3 - vents on roof "New style"	Yes	Yes	No

Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Handrails	No	No	Yes
Lamp irons	No	No	Yes
Side grilles (etched)	No	No	Yes

Chassis/underframe detail
Battery box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Footsteps	No	No	Yes
Fuel tank	No	No	Yes
Sanding gear	No	No	Yes

Cab, footplate & interior detail
Crew figure(s)	No	No	Yes
Detailed	No	No	Yes
Glazing	Yes	Yes	Yes
Window wipers	No	No	Yes

Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened	Yes	Yes	Yes

Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only	No	No	Yes

Mechanical
Body Construction	Plastic	Plastic	Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction	Lightweight	Lightweight	Diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of)	4 wheels	4 wheels	8 wheels
Minimum radius	Radius 2	Radius 2	Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets	No	No	Yes
Non-NEM socket	Yes	Yes	No

Coupling type	N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido	N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido	N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis	Yes	Yes	Yes

Separating the body from the chassis	Simple to do, without damaging any loco parts	Simple to do, without damaging any loco parts	Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type	Can motor	Can motor	Can motor
Motor location	1 bogie mounted	1 bogie mounted	Centre of chassis
Power collection	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	2 rail DC
Working lights
Directional headlights & tail lights	No	No	Yes

Pickups	Driving wheels only	Driving wheels only	All wheels
DCC speaker	No provision for speaker	No provision for speaker	No provision for speaker
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