Manufacturer | Dapol | Dapol | Hornby | Dapol |
Year model introduced | 1988 | 1998 | 2019 | 2020 |
DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Scalextric-type motor | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
Detailing | ||||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||
Chimney | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Coal rails |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Condensing apparatus |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Dome | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Drain cocks | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Handrails |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Injector | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Injector pipework | No | No | No |
Yes |
Lamp irons | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted | No | No | No |
Yes |
Nameplates - etched - require fitting | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Oil lubricators | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Pipe work |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Reverser | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Safety valve |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Smokebox door dart | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Smokebox door numberplate | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Water tank caps |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Whistle |
Yes |
No | No | No |
Whistle - turned brass | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | ||||
Brake rigging chassis |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Footsteps |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Sanding gear | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||||
Cab variations - short & tall | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Detailed |
Yes |
No | No | No |
Detailed & painted | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Glazing |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
Chemically-blackened | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Painted |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||
Cosmetic coupling - hook only |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Lifeguard |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Pipework - pre-fitted to front |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Sprung buffers | No | No | No |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||||
Cosmetic Screwlink couplings | No | No | No |
Yes |
Mechanical | ||||
Body Construction |
Plastic |
No |
Plastic |
Plastic |
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
No |
Diecast |
Diecast |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
6 wheels |
No |
6 wheels |
6 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
No |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
Fixed |
Yes |
No | No | No |
NEM pockets | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
No |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||||
Within chassis |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
No |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
Electrical | ||||
Motor type |
3-pole |
No |
3-pole with flywheel |
5-pole with flywheel |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
No |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
No |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
Working lights | ||||
Firebox flicker | No | No | No |
Yes |
Pickups |
All wheels |
No |
All wheels |
All wheels |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No |
No provision for speaker |
Pre-fitted with sugar cube speaker |
Items in Stock | View | View | View | View |
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