Comparison of N Class 44 'Peak' models
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| Manufacturer | Graham Farish | Rapido Trains UK |
| Year model introduced | 2006 | 2024 |
| DCC Capability | DCC incompatible | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Exhausts | No |
Yes |
| Fan Grill (etched) | No |
Yes |
| Fan(s) | No |
Yes |
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
| Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) | No |
Yes |
| Roof grilles (etched) | No |
Yes |
| Side grilles (etched) | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Battery box | No |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No |
Yes |
| Pipework | No |
Yes |
| Sand boxes | No |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
| Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) | ||
| Headcode discs | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
| Window wipers | No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Painted | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
| Front valance | No |
Yes |
| Now an invalid entry. Pipework - user-fitted to rear |
Yes |
No |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||
| N gauge Arnold/ Rapido coupling | No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for rear) | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||
| Body Construction | No |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
None |
TBC |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No |
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis | No |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | ||
| Motor type |
5-pole with two flywheels |
Motorised (Unknown Type) |
| Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | ||
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No |
Yes |
| Pickups |
6 out of 8 axles |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View |