Comparison of N 4-6-2 Class A3 LNER models

Graham Farish N 4-6-2 Class A3 LNER Minitrix N 4-6-2 Class A3 LNER Dapol N 4-6-2 Class A3 LNER
Manufacturer Graham Farish Minitrix Dapol
Year model introduced 1987 1988 2012
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket DCC incompatible DCC Ready. 6-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Boiler supports No No Yes
Chimney No No Yes
Coal load(s) No No Yes
Coal rails No No Yes
Dome No No Yes
Gangway corridor connectors No No Yes
Handrails No Yes
Yes
Lamp irons No No Yes
Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted No No Yes
Pipe work No No Yes
Safety valves - turned brass No No Yes
Smoke deflectors No No Yes
Smokebox door dart No No Yes
Smokebox door numberplate No No Yes
Vents No No Yes
Whistle - turned brass No No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis No No Yes
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods No No Yes
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish No No Yes
Footsteps No No Yes
Inside valve gear No No Yes
Lubricator mechanism No No Yes
Pipework No No Yes
Sanding gear No No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No No Yes
Fallplate No No Yes
Glazing No No Yes
Tender
Houses digital decoder No No Yes
Houses PCB No No Yes
Permanently coupled to locomotive No Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No No Yes
Coloured-plastic No Yes
No
Metal-pin point bearings No No Yes
Nickel-plated No Yes
No
Painted No No Yes
Traction tyres No Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic coupling No No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction No No Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction No Plastic & metal
Heavy diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) No 6 wheels
6 wheels
Minimum radius No Radius 1
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed No Yes
No
NEM pockets No No Yes
Coupling type No N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within boiler No No Yes
Within chassis No Yes
Yes
Within tender No Yes
No
Separating the body from the chassis No No Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type No 3-pole
5-pole super creep
Motor location No Locomotive
Tender
Power collection No 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Pickups No All wheels
Driving wheels and tender wheels
DCC speaker No No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
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