Comparison of N Class 86 models
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| Manufacturer | Lima | Dapol | Dapol |
| Year model introduced | 1967 | 2010 | 2019 |
| DCC Capability | DCC suitability unknown | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
| Bodyshell | |||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | |||
| Class 86/2 - Rebuilt with improved suspension & wheels | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 86/4 - Improved 86/0 & 86/3 with new suspension, wheels & push-pull | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 86/6 - Freight use, similar to 86/4 | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Detailing | |||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
| Door handles | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Jumper cables | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Nameplates - etched - require fitting | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pantograph - Brecknell Willis high-speed | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pantograph - Stone Faiveley AMBR | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Roof-mounted electrical components | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Roof-mounted tanks | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||
| Air tank | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Battery box | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Compressor | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electrical equipment | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Glazing | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Seating | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Window wipers | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
| Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||
| Pipework (for front) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework (for rear) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mechanical | |||
| Body Construction | No |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Working cosmetic features | |||
| Pantograph (Unpowered but poseable) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis construction | No |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) | No |
8 wheels |
8 wheels |
| Minimum radius | No |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type | No |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||
| Within chassis | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis | No |
Body clips off from chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
| Electrical | |||
| Motor type | No |
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels |
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels |
| Motor location | No |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection | No |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | |||
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pickups | No |
All wheels |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker | No |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
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