Comparison of N 5 plank open models
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| Manufacturer | Graham Farish | Peco Products | Peco Products | Peco Products |
| Year model introduced | 1905 | 1971 | 2001 | 2022 |
| DCC Capability | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered |
| Detailing | ||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||
| Bodyside beams | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Internal support beams | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||||
| Brake rigging chassis | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Framework | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Handbrake wheel/ lever | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
| Chemically-blackened | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Painted | No |
Yes |
No | No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||||
| Body Construction | No | No | No |
Plastic |
| Chassis construction | No |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Plastic & metal |
| Minimum radius | No |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
| NEM pockets | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Non-NEM socket | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Coupling type | No |
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido |
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||||
| Within chassis | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View | View |