Comparison of N Class 47 models

Graham Farish N Class 47 Minitrix N Class 47 Graham Farish N Class 47 Graham Farish N Class 47 Graham Farish N Class 47 Graham Farish N Class 47 Graham Farish N Class 47
Manufacturer Graham Farish Minitrix Graham Farish Graham Farish Graham Farish Graham Farish Graham Farish
Year model introduced 1981 1982 2002 2008 2010 2015 2021
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - N DCC compatible but no socket DCC Ready. 6-pin socket DCC Ready. 6-pin socket DCC Ready. 6-pin socket DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 47 - Bufferbeam (As-built Cowling) Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Class 47 - Bufferbeam (Cut away) No No No No No No Yes
Class 47 - Headcodes (4-character/ Domino) Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Class 47 - Headcodes (Flat Front) No No No No Yes
Yes
Yes
Class 47 - Headcodes (Plated) Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Class 47 - High Intensity Headlight fitted Yes
No Yes
No Yes
Yes
Yes
Class 47 - Push-Pull Pipework No No No No No No Yes
Class 47 - Roof Grilles (Original) No No No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Class 47 - Roof Grilles (Revised) Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Class 47 - Underframe (Long Range Fuel Tank) No No No No No Yes
Yes
Class 47 - Underframe (Original) Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Class 47 - Underframe (Water Tanks Removed) No No No No Yes
Yes
Yes
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Bodyside Steps No No No Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Fan Grill (etched) No No No No Yes
Yes
Yes
Fan(s) No No No No Yes
Yes
Yes
Handrails No No No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Headlamp No No No No No No Yes
Jumper cables No No No No No Yes
Yes
Lamp irons No No No No Yes
Yes
No
Nameplates - etched - require fitting No No No No No No Yes
Radio antenna No No No No Yes
Yes
Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Battery box Yes
No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Footsteps No No No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fuel tank Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Crew figure(s) No No No No No No Yes
Detailed No No No Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Detailed & painted No No No No No No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating No No No No No No Yes
Window wipers No No No No Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No No No No No No Yes
Nickel-plated No Yes
No No No No No
Painted Yes
No Yes
No No No No
Traction tyres No Yes
No No No No No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No No No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front No No No No No No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear No No No No No No Yes
Snowplough Yes
No Yes
No No No No
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic coupling No No No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pipework (for front) No No No Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Pipework (for rear) No No No Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Snow plough No No No Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
No Plastic
Plastic with metal parts
Plastic with metal parts
Plastic with metal parts
Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Lightweight
Plastic & metal
Lightweight
Diecast
Diecast
Diecast
Diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 6 wheels
8 wheels
6 wheels
12 wheels
12 wheels
12 wheels
12 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 1
Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
Yes
Yes
No No No No
NEM pockets No No No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Coupling type N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Body clips off from chassis
Secured with one or more screws
Body clips off from chassis
Body clips off from chassis
Body clips off from chassis
Body clips off from chassis
Body clips off from chassis
Electrical
Motor type 3-pole
3-pole
3-pole
5-pole with two flywheels
5-pole with two flywheels
5-pole with two flywheels
5-pole with two flywheels
Motor location 1 bogie mounted
Centre of chassis
1 bogie mounted
Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Directional headlights & tail lights No Yes
No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pickups All wheels
4 out of 6 axles
All wheels
All wheels
All wheels
All wheels
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
Provision for 15x11mm rectangular speaker
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