Comparison of N Class 40 models
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| Manufacturer | Graham Farish | Graham Farish |
| Year model introduced | 1986 | 2017 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
| Bodyshell | ||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | ||
| Class 40 - Centre Headcode |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 40 - Headcode Discs |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 40 - Split Headcode | No |
Yes |
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
| Jumper cables | No |
Yes |
| Nameplates - etched - require fitting | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No |
Yes |
| Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
| Seating | No |
Yes |
| Window wipers | No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
| Painted |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Split-chassis |
Diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
12 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No |
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
| Electrical | ||
| Motor type |
Can motor |
5-pole with two flywheels |
| Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | ||
| Cab light | No |
Yes |
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No |
Yes |
| Pickups |
Driving wheels only |
6 out of 8 axles |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Pre-fitted |
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