Comparison of N Class 52 'Western' models

Graham Farish N Class 52 'Western' Dapol N Class 52 'Western'
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
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