Comparison of N Class 31 models
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| Manufacturer | Lima | Graham Farish | Graham Farish |
| Year model introduced | 1970 | 1995 | 2015 |
| DCC Capability | DCC incompatible | DCC incompatible | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
| Detailing | |||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
| Fan Grill (etched) | No | No |
Yes |
| Handrails | No | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||
| Footsteps | No | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
| Glazing | No | No |
Yes |
| Window wipers | No | No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
| Nickel-plated |
Yes |
No | No |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||
| Pipework (for front) | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for rear) | No | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | |||
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
No |
Plastic & metal |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
No |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No | No |
| NEM pockets | No | No |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido |
No |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||
| Within chassis | No | No |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
No | No |
| Electrical | |||
| Motor type | No | No |
Can motor with 2 Flywheels |
| Motor location | No | No |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
No |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | |||
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No | No |
Yes |
| Pickups | No | No |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No |
No provision for speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View |
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