Comparison of N Class 31 models
Manufacturer | Lima | Graham Farish | Graham Farish |
Year model introduced | 1970 | 1995 | 2015 |
DCC Capability | DCC incompatible | DCC incompatible | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
Detailing | |||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
Fan Grill (etched) | No | No |
Yes |
Handrails | No | No |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | |||
Footsteps | No | No |
Yes |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
Glazing | No | No |
Yes |
Window wipers | No | No |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
Nickel-plated |
Yes |
No | No |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||
Pipework (for front) | No | No |
Yes |
Pipework (for rear) | No | No |
Yes |
Mechanical | |||
Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
No |
Plastic & metal |
Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
No |
Radius 2 |
Coupling socket/mounting | |||
Fixed |
Yes |
No | No |
NEM pockets | No | No |
Yes |
Coupling type |
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido |
No |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||
Within chassis | No | No |
Yes |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
No | No |
Electrical | |||
Motor type | No | No |
Can motor with 2 Flywheels |
Motor location | No | No |
Centre of chassis |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
No |
2 rail DC |
Working lights | |||
Directional headlights & tail lights | No | No |
Yes |
Pickups | No | No |
All wheels |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No |
No provision for speaker |
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