Comparison of N BR Mark 3a (loco-hauled) models
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| Manufacturer | Graham Farish | Dapol |
| Year model introduced | 1981 | 2009 |
| DCC Capability | Unpowered | Unpowered |
| Bodyshell | ||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | ||
| BR Mk3A - Loco Hauled Stock |
Yes |
Yes |
| BR Mk3B - Loco Hauled Stock | No |
Yes |
| Coach - Buffet | No |
Yes |
| Coach - SLE - Sleeper |
Yes |
No |
| Coach - SLEP - Sleeper Pantry |
Yes |
No |
| Coach - TFO/ FO - First Open | No |
Yes |
| Coach - TSO - Tourist Second Open | No |
Yes |
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Gangway corridor connectors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
| Vents |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Electrical equipment |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
| Seating | No |
Yes |
| Tables | No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Plastic & metal |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
| Non-NEM socket |
Yes |
No |
| Coupling type |
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
| Electrical | ||
| Working lights | ||
| Lightbar-ready | No |
Yes |
| Items in Stock | View | View |