Comparison of N Class 43 HST models
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| Manufacturer | Graham Farish | Graham Farish | Dapol | Dapol |
| Year model introduced | 1981 | 2001 | 2010 | 2020 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready 6-pin. 2 decoders required | DCC Ready 18-pin. 2 decoders required |
| Bodyshell | ||||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | ||||
| Class 43 HST - as-built |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 43 HST - buffers | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 43 HST - MTU-engines |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Detailing | ||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||
| Exhausts | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fan Grill (etched) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Handrails | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Nameplates - plastic - pre-fitted | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Side grilles (etched) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||||
| Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||||
| Detailed | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Seating | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Window wipers |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
| Chemically-blackened | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||
| Lifeguard | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||||
| Pipework (for rear) | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||||
| Body Construction | No | No | No |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
8 wheels |
8 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
| Fixed |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
| NEM pockets | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido |
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
| Electrical | ||||
| Motor type |
Can motor |
Can motor |
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels |
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels |
| Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Centre of chassis |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | ||||
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pickups |
Driving wheels only |
Driving wheels only |
All wheels |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View | View |
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