Comparison of N Class 27 models

Minitrix N Class 27 Dapol N Class 27 Dapol N Class 27
Manufacturer Minitrix Dapol Dapol
Year model introduced 1967 2013 2021
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - N DCC Ready. 6-pin socket DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Exhausts No Yes
Yes
Fan Grill (etched) No Yes
Yes
Handrails No Yes
Yes
Side grilles (etched) No Yes
Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Battery box No Yes
Yes
Footsteps No Yes
Yes
Fuel tank Yes
Yes
Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed No Yes
Yes
Glazing No Yes
Yes
Window wipers No Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Yes
Metal-pin point bearings No Yes
Yes
Nickel-plated Yes
No No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Pipework (for front) No Yes
Yes
Pipework (for rear) No Yes
Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
Plastic with metal parts
Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Plastic & metal
Heavy diecast
Heavy diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 4 wheels
8 wheels
8 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 1
Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No No
NEM pockets No Yes
Yes
Coupling type 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
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type 3-pole
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels
Motor location Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Directional headlights & tail lights No Yes
Yes
Headlamps Yes
No No
Illuminated headcodes No Yes
Yes
Pickups All wheels
All wheels
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
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