Comparison of N Class 50 models
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| Manufacturer | Graham Farish | Dapol |
| Year model introduced | 1983 | 2019 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
| Bodyshell | ||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | ||
| Class 50 - as built | No |
Yes |
| Class 50 - refurbished | No |
Yes |
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Etched horn grille | No |
Yes |
| Fan Grill (etched) | No |
Yes |
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
| Jumper cables | No |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
| Nameplates - etched - require fitting | No |
Yes |
| Side grilles (etched) | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Air tank | No |
Yes |
| Battery box | No |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No |
Yes |
| Fuel tank | No |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
| Glazing | No |
Yes |
| Seating | No |
Yes |
| Window wipers | No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Painted | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
| Lifeguard | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||
| Pipework (for front) | No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for rear) | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||
| Body Construction | No |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction | No |
Diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) | No |
12 wheels |
| Minimum radius | No |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
| Coupling type | No |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
| Within chassis | No |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis | No |
Body clips off from chassis |
| Electrical | ||
| Motor type | No |
5-pole iron core "Next Generation" |
| Motor location | No |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection | No |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | ||
| Cab light | No |
Yes |
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No |
Yes |
| Headlights (independent) | No |
Yes |
| Tail lights (independent) | No |
Yes |
| Pickups | No |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker | No |
Provision for 15x11mm rectangular speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View |