Manufacturer | Dapol | Dapol | DJ Models | DJ Models |
Year model introduced | 1986 | 1998 | 2016 | 2020 |
DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Scalextric-type motor | DCC compatible but no socket. Scalextric-type motor | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
Detailing | ||||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||
Chimney |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Coal bunker |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Coal load(s) |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
Dome |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Injector pipework | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Lamp irons |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Reverser | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Roof railing | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Safety valve |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
Smokebox door (magnetically attached) | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Smokebox door dart | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Water tank caps |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
Whistle | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | ||||
Brake rigging chassis | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Footsteps |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Inside valve gear (cosmetic) | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Pipework | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Sanding gear |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) | ||||
Fire irons | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||||
Detailed |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
Detailed & painted | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Glazing | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Window bars | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
Chemically-blackened | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Finescale | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Painted |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||
Cosmetic coupling - hook only |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Sprung buffers |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||||
Cosmetic coupling | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
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 |
Working cosmetic features | ||||
Opening smokebox door | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
Diecast |
Diecast |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
6 wheels |
6 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
Fixed |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
NEM pockets | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||||
Within boiler |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Within chassis | No | No |
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 |
Type 7 |
Coreless |
Coreless |
Motor location |
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 |
Pickups |
2 out of 3 axles |
2 out of 3 axles |
All wheels |
All wheels |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for 15x11mm rectangular speaker |
Provision for 15x11mm rectangular speaker |
Items in Stock | View | View | View | View |
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