Comparison of N Class 56 models

Graham Farish N Class 56 Graham Farish N Class 56 Dapol N Class 56 Dapol N Class 56
Manufacturer Graham Farish Graham Farish Dapol Dapol
Year model introduced 1993 2003 2012 2024
DCC Capability DCC incompatible DCC suitability unknown DCC Ready. 6-pin socket DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 56 - Doncaster & Crewe built Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Class 56 - Romanian-built No No Yes
Yes
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Fan Grill (etched) No No Yes
Yes
Fan(s) No No Yes
Yes
Handrails No No Yes
Yes
Jumper cables No No Yes
Yes
Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted No No Yes
Yes
Side grilles (etched) No No Yes
Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Battery box Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fuel tank Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sanding gear No No Yes
Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed No No Yes
Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Window wipers No Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No No Yes
Yes
Metal-pin point bearings No No Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No No Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Pipework (for front) No No Yes
Yes
Pipework (for rear) No No Yes
Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
Plastic
Plastic with metal parts
Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Lightweight
Lightweight
Diecast
Split-chassis
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 12 wheels
12 wheels
12 wheels
12 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
Yes
No No
NEM pockets No No Yes
Yes
Coupling type N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido
Tension lock
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type Can motor
5-pole with two flywheels
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels
Motor location 1 bogie mounted
1 bogie mounted
Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Directional headlights & tail lights No No Yes
Yes
Pickups 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
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