Comparison of N Class 52 'Western' models
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| Manufacturer | Graham Farish | Dapol |
| Year model introduced | 1985 | 2013 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket |
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
| Side grilles (etched) | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) | ||
| Headcode discs |
Yes |
No |
| Headcode panels |
Yes |
No |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
| Window wipers |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
| Painted |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
| Front valance |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||
| Pipework (for front) | No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for rear) | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
No |
| Chassis construction |
Heavy diecast |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
6 wheels |
No |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
| Non-NEM socket |
Yes |
No |
| Coupling type |
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
| Within chassis | No |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | ||
| Motor type |
Can motor |
5-pole super creep |
| Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | ||
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No |
Yes |
| Pickups |
Driving wheels only |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View |
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