Comparison of N 4-6-0 Class 49xx Hall GWR models

Graham Farish N 4-6-0 Class 49xx Hall GWR Dapol N 4-6-0 Class 49xx Hall GWR
Manufacturer Graham Farish Dapol
Year model introduced 1975 2011
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket DCC Ready. 6-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Handrails No Yes
Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted No Yes
Numbers - etched - pre fitted No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
Glazing No Yes
Tender
Houses digital decoder No Yes
Houses PCB No Yes
Permanently coupled to locomotive No Yes
Tender drive shaft connects to loco driving wheels No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Unpainted grey driving wheels No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No Yes
Now an invalid entry. Pipework - user-fitted to rear No Yes
Mechanical
Chassis construction No Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of) No 12 wheels
Minimum radius No Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets No Yes
Coupling type No N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
Electrical
Motor type No 5-pole (standard)
Motor location No Tender
Power collection No 2 rail DC
Pickups No Driving wheels and tender wheels
DCC speaker No No provision for speaker
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