Comparison of N 2-6-2T Class 2MT Ivatt LMS models

Minitrix N 2-6-2T Class 2MT Ivatt LMS Dapol N 2-6-2T Class 2MT Ivatt LMS Dapol N 2-6-2T Class 2MT Ivatt LMS
Manufacturer Minitrix Dapol Dapol
Year model introduced 1974 2007 2024
DCC Capability DCC incompatible DCC incompatible DCC compatible. PCB swap required
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Body ladders No Yes
Yes
Boiler supports No Yes
Yes
Chimney No Yes
Yes
Coal bunker No No Yes
Coal load(s) No No Yes
Dome No No Yes
Filler Cap No Yes
Yes
Handrails No Yes
Yes
Injector No Yes
Yes
Injector pipework No Yes
Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
Yes
Safety valve No No Yes
Safety valves - turned brass No Yes
No
Smokebox door dart No No Yes
Smokebox door numberplate No No Yes
Vents No No Yes
Whistle No No Yes
Whistle - turned brass No Yes
No
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods No Yes
Yes
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish No No Yes
Footsteps No Yes
Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Footplate doors No Yes
Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Yes
Coloured-plastic Yes
No No
Metal-pin point bearings No No Yes
Nickel-plated Yes
No No
Painted No No Yes
Solid-spoked wheels No Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No Yes
Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front No Yes
Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear No Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic Screwlink couplings No Yes
Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction No Plastic
Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Plastic & metal
Plastic & metal
Diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 6 wheels
6 wheels
6 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 1
Radius 1
Radius 1
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No No
NEM pockets No Yes
Yes
Coupling type N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within boiler Yes
No No
Within chassis 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
Electrical
Motor type 3-pole
5-pole (standard)
3-pole with flywheel
Motor location No Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Headlamps Yes
No No
Pickups All wheels
Driving wheels only
Driving wheels only
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
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