Comparison of N Class 25 models

Graham Farish N Class 25 Graham Farish N Class 25 Graham Farish N Class 25
Manufacturer Graham Farish Graham Farish Graham Farish
Year model introduced 1983 2003 2014
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket DCC suitability unknown DCC Ready. 6-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 25/0 - original/old style - vents on sides Yes
No Yes
Class 25/3 - vents on roof "New style" Yes
Yes
No
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Handrails No No Yes
Lamp irons No No Yes
Side grilles (etched) No No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Battery box Yes
Yes
Yes
Footsteps No No Yes
Fuel tank No No Yes
Sanding gear No No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Crew figure(s) No No Yes
Detailed No No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Yes
Window wipers No No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened Yes
Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
Plastic
Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Lightweight
Lightweight
Diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 4 wheels
4 wheels
8 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets No No Yes
Non-NEM socket Yes
Yes
No
Coupling type N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Simple to do, without damaging any loco parts
Simple to do, without damaging any loco parts
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type Can motor
Can motor
Can motor
Motor location 1 bogie mounted
1 bogie mounted
Centre of chassis
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Directional headlights & tail lights No No Yes
Pickups Driving wheels only
Driving wheels only
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
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