Comparison of N 4-6-0 Class 78xx Manor GWR models

Dapol N 4-6-0 Class 78xx Manor GWR Ixion Models N 4-6-0 Class 78xx Manor GWR
Manufacturer Dapol Ixion Models
Year model introduced 2010 2010
DCC Capability DCC Ready. 6-pin socket DCC Ready. 6-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Handrails Yes
No
Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted Yes
Yes
Numbers - etched - pre fitted Yes
Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis Yes
No
Sprung front bogie No Yes
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable)
Fire irons Yes
No
Footsteps Yes
No
Lamps Yes
Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
Fallplate No Yes
Glazing Yes
No
Tender
Houses PCB Yes
No
Permanently coupled to locomotive Yes
No
Tender drive shaft connects to loco driving wheels Yes
No
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Yes
No
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic Screwlink couplings No Yes
Pipework (for front) Yes
Yes
Pipework (for rear) No Yes
Detail pack also contains...
Crew Yes
No
Mechanical
Chassis construction Plastic & metal
No
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 6 wheels
No
Minimum radius Radius 2
No
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets Yes
No
Coupling type N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
Electrical
Motor type 5-pole (standard)
5-pole with flywheel
Motor location Tender
No
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Pickups All except front pony
12 out of 14 - all except front and rear-carrying wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No
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