Comparison of N 0-6-0 Class 4F MR/LMS models
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| Manufacturer | Lima | Graham Farish | Graham Farish |
| Year model introduced | 1975 | 1993 | 2015 |
| DCC Capability | DCC incompatible | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket |
| Detailing | |||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
| Handrails | No | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||
| Brake rigging chassis | No | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
| Detailed & painted | No | No |
Yes |
| Glazing | No | No |
Yes |
| Tender | |||
| Houses digital decoder | No | No |
Yes |
| Houses PCB | No | No |
Yes |
| Permanently coupled to locomotive | No | No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
| Chemically-blackened | No | No |
Yes |
| Solid-spoked wheels |
Yes |
No | No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | |||
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
No |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) | No | No |
2 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
No |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||
| NEM pockets | No | No |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido |
No |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
| Electrical | |||
| Motor type | No | No |
Coreless |
| Motor location |
Tender |
No |
Locomotive |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
No |
2 rail DC |
| Pickups | No | No |
Driving wheels only |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No |
No provision for speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View |