Comparison of N BR Mark 3a (loco-hauled) models

Graham Farish N BR Mark 3a (loco-hauled) Dapol N BR Mark 3a (loco-hauled)
Manufacturer Graham Farish Dapol
Year model introduced 1981 2009
DCC Capability Unpowered Unpowered
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
BR Mk3A - Loco Hauled Stock Yes
Yes
BR Mk3B - Loco Hauled Stock No Yes
Coach - Buffet No Yes
Coach - SLE - Sleeper Yes
No
Coach - SLEP - Sleeper Pantry Yes
No
Coach - TFO/ FO - First Open No Yes
Coach - TSO - Tourist Second Open No Yes
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Gangway corridor connectors Yes
Yes
Handrails No Yes
Vents Yes
Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Electrical equipment Yes
Yes
Footsteps No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Seating No Yes
Tables No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
Plastic
Chassis construction Lightweight
Plastic & metal
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets No Yes
Non-NEM socket Yes
No
Coupling type N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Body clips off from chassis
Body clips off from chassis
Electrical
Working lights
Lightbar-ready No Yes
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