Comparison of N Class 43 HST models

Graham Farish N Class 43 HST Graham Farish N Class 43 HST Dapol N Class 43 HST Dapol N Class 43 HST
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
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