Comparison of N Class 27 models
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| Manufacturer | Minitrix | Dapol | Dapol |
| Year model introduced | 1967 | 2013 | 2021 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - N | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
| Detailing | |||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
| Exhausts | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fan Grill (etched) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Side grilles (etched) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||
| Battery box | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
| Detailed | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Glazing | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Window wipers | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
| Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Metal-pin point bearings | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Nickel-plated |
Yes |
No | No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||
| Pipework (for front) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework (for rear) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mechanical | |||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Heavy diecast |
Heavy diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
8 wheels |
8 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| 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 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 |
3-pole |
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels |
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels |
| Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | |||
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Headlamps |
Yes |
No | No |
| Illuminated headcodes | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pickups |
All wheels |
All wheels |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View |