Comparison of N Class 86 models

Lima N Class 86 Dapol N Class 86 Dapol N Class 86
Manufacturer Lima Dapol Dapol
Year model introduced 1967 2010 2019
DCC Capability DCC suitability unknown DCC Ready. 6-pin socket DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 86/2 - Rebuilt with improved suspension & wheels No Yes
Yes
Class 86/4 - Improved 86/0 & 86/3 with new suspension, wheels & push-pull No Yes
Yes
Class 86/6 - Freight use, similar to 86/4 No Yes
Yes
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Door handles No Yes
Yes
Handrails No Yes
Yes
Jumper cables No Yes
Yes
Nameplates - etched - require fitting No Yes
Yes
Pantograph - Brecknell Willis high-speed No Yes
Yes
Pantograph - Stone Faiveley AMBR No Yes
Yes
Roof-mounted electrical components No Yes
Yes
Roof-mounted tanks No Yes
Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Air tank No Yes
Yes
Battery box No Yes
Yes
Compressor No Yes
Yes
Electrical equipment No Yes
Yes
Footsteps No Yes
Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
Yes
Glazing No Yes
Yes
Seating No Yes
Yes
Window wipers No Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Pipework (for front) No Yes
Yes
Pipework (for rear) No Yes
Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction No Plastic with metal parts
Plastic with metal parts
Working cosmetic features
Pantograph (Unpowered but poseable) No Yes
Yes
Chassis construction No Plastic & metal
Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of) No 8 wheels
8 wheels
Minimum radius No Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets No Yes
Yes
Coupling type No N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis No Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis No Body clips off from chassis
Body clips off from chassis
Electrical
Motor type No 5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels
Motor location No Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
Power collection No 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Directional headlights & tail lights No Yes
Yes
Pickups No All wheels
All wheels
DCC speaker No No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
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