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| Manufacturer | Dapol | Dapol | Hornby | Dapol |
| Year model introduced | 1988 | 1998 | 2019 | 2020 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Scalextric-type motor | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
| Detailing | ||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||
| Chimney | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coal rails |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Condensing apparatus |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dome | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Drain cocks | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Handrails |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Injector | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Injector pipework | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Nameplates - etched - require fitting | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Oil lubricators | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Pipe work |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Reverser | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Safety valve |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Smokebox door dart | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Smokebox door numberplate | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Water tank caps |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Whistle |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Whistle - turned brass | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||||
| Brake rigging chassis |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Correct-thickness "stamped" rods |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footsteps |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||||
| Cab variations - short & tall | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Detailed |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Detailed & painted | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
| Chemically-blackened | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Painted |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lifeguard |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sprung buffers | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||||
| Cosmetic Screwlink couplings | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
No |
Plastic |
Plastic |
| Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
No |
Diecast |
Diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
6 wheels |
No |
6 wheels |
6 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
No |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| NEM pockets | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
No |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
No |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | ||||
| Motor type |
3-pole |
No |
3-pole with flywheel |
5-pole with flywheel |
| Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
No |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
No |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | ||||
| Firebox flicker | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pickups |
All wheels |
No |
All wheels |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No |
No provision for speaker |
Pre-fitted with sugar cube speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View | View |
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