Comparison of N Class 56 models
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| Manufacturer | Graham Farish | Graham Farish | Dapol | Dapol |
| Year model introduced | 1993 | 2003 | 2012 | 2024 |
| DCC Capability | DCC incompatible | DCC suitability unknown | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
| Bodyshell | ||||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | ||||
| Class 56 - Doncaster & Crewe built |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 56 - Romanian-built | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Detailing | ||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||
| Fan Grill (etched) | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fan(s) | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Handrails | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Jumper cables | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Side grilles (etched) | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||||
| Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||||
| Detailed | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Window wipers | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
| Chemically-blackened | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Metal-pin point bearings | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||||
| Pipework (for front) | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework (for rear) | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Diecast |
Split-chassis |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
12 wheels |
12 wheels |
12 wheels |
12 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
| Fixed |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
| NEM pockets | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido |
Tension lock |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
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 |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | ||||
| Motor type |
Can motor |
5-pole with two flywheels |
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels |
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels |
| Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
1 bogie mounted |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | ||||
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pickups |
All wheels |
All wheels |
All wheels |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View | View |
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