Comparison of N 4-6-0 Class 78xx Manor GWR models
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| Manufacturer | Dapol | Ixion Models |
| Year model introduced | 2010 | 2010 |
| DCC Capability | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket |
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Handrails |
Yes |
No |
| Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted |
Yes |
Yes |
| Numbers - etched - pre fitted |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Brake rigging chassis |
Yes |
No |
| Sprung front bogie | No |
Yes |
| Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) | ||
| Fire irons |
Yes |
No |
| Footsteps |
Yes |
No |
| Lamps |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
| Fallplate | No |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
No |
| Tender | ||
| Houses PCB |
Yes |
No |
| Permanently coupled to locomotive |
Yes |
No |
| Tender drive shaft connects to loco driving wheels |
Yes |
No |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only |
Yes |
No |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||
| Cosmetic Screwlink couplings | No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for front) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework (for rear) | No |
Yes |
| Detail pack also contains... | ||
| Crew |
Yes |
No |
| Mechanical | ||
| Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
No |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
6 wheels |
No |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
No |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||
| NEM pockets |
Yes |
No |
| Coupling type |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
| Electrical | ||
| Motor type |
5-pole (standard) |
5-pole with flywheel |
| Motor location |
Tender |
No |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Pickups |
All except front pony |
12 out of 14 - all except front and rear-carrying wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No |
| Items in Stock | View | View |