Comparison of N 2-10-0 Class 9F BR models
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| Manufacturer | Minitrix | Dapol |
| Year model introduced | 1975 | 2008 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - N | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket |
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Chimney | No |
Yes |
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
| Injector | No |
Yes |
| Injector pipework | No |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
| Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted | No |
Yes |
| Pipe work | No |
Yes |
| Reverser | No |
Yes |
| Safety valve | No |
Yes |
| Smoke deflectors | No |
Yes |
| Smokebox door dart | No |
Yes |
| Smokebox door numberplate | No |
Yes |
| Tender ladder | No |
Yes |
| Whistle | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Brake rigging chassis |
Yes |
No |
| Correct-thickness "stamped" rods | No |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No |
Yes |
| Inside valve gear (cosmetic) | No |
Yes |
| Pipework | No |
Yes |
| Sprung front bogie | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
| Detailed | No |
Yes |
| Glazing | No |
Yes |
| Tender | ||
| Houses digital decoder | No |
Yes |
| Houses PCB | No |
Yes |
| Permanently coupled to locomotive |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tender drive shaft connects to loco driving wheels | No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
| Coloured-plastic |
Yes |
No |
| Nickel-plated |
Yes |
No |
| Painted | No |
Yes |
| Traction tyres |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||
| Cosmetic Screwlink couplings | No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for front) | No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for rear) | No |
Yes |
| Detail pack also contains... | ||
| Cab doors | No |
Yes |
| Spare drive shaft | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||
| Body Construction | No |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Heavy diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
10 wheels |
10 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
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 | No |
Yes |
| Within tender |
Yes |
No |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | ||
| Motor type |
3-pole |
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels |
| Motor location |
Locomotive |
Tender |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Pickups |
All wheels |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View |