Comparison of N 2-6-0 Class 2 Ivatt LMS models
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| Manufacturer | Minitrix | Graham Farish | Graham Farish |
| Year model introduced | 1973 | 2013 | 2023 |
| DCC Capability | DCC incompatible | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
| Detailing | |||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Safety valves - turned brass | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tender ladder | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Whistle - turned brass | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||
| Brake rigging chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tender | |||
| Houses digital decoder | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Houses PCB | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Permanently coupled to locomotive |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
| Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coloured-plastic |
Yes |
No | No |
| Nickel-plated |
Yes |
No | No |
| Traction tyres |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mechanical | |||
| Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
6 wheels |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No | No |
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||
| Within tender |
Yes |
No | No |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
No | No |
| Electrical | |||
| Motor type |
3-pole |
No | No |
| Motor location |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Pickups |
All wheels |
No | No |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View |