Comparison of N 2-6-2T Class 2MT Ivatt LMS models
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| 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 |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View |
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