Compare N Class 47
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| Manufacturer | Graham Farish | Minitrix | Graham Farish | Graham Farish | Graham Farish | Graham Farish | Graham Farish |
| Year model introduced | 1981 | 1982 | 2002 | 2008 | 2010 | 2015 | 2021 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - N | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
| Bodyshell | |||||||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | |||||||
| Class 47 - Bufferbeam (As-built Cowling) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 47 - Bufferbeam (Cut away) | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Class 47 - Headcodes (4-character/ Domino) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 47 - Headcodes (Flat Front) | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 47 - Headcodes (Plated) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 47 - High Intensity Headlight fitted |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 47 - Push-Pull Pipework | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Class 47 - Roof Grilles (Original) | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 47 - Roof Grilles (Revised) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 47 - Underframe (Long Range Fuel Tank) | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 47 - Underframe (Original) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 47 - Underframe (Water Tanks Removed) | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Detailing | |||||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||||||
| Bodyside Steps | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Fan Grill (etched) | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fan(s) | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Handrails | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Headlamp | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Jumper cables | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Nameplates - etched - require fitting | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Radio antenna | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||||||
| Battery box |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||||||
| Crew figure(s) | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Detailed | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Detailed & painted | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Seating | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Window wipers | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||||||
| Chemically-blackened | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Nickel-plated | No |
Yes |
No | No | No | No | No |
| Painted |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No | No | No | No |
| Traction tyres | No |
Yes |
No | No | No | No | No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||||||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Snowplough |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No | No | No | No |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||||||
| Cosmetic coupling | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework (for front) | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Pipework (for rear) | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Snow plough | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Mechanical | |||||||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
No |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Plastic & metal |
Lightweight |
Diecast |
Diecast |
Diecast |
Diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
6 wheels |
8 wheels |
6 wheels |
12 wheels |
12 wheels |
12 wheels |
12 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||||||
| Fixed |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No | No | No |
| NEM pockets | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido |
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido |
N-gauge standard Arnold-Rapido |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||||||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Body clips off from chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
| Electrical | |||||||
| Motor type |
3-pole |
3-pole |
3-pole |
5-pole with two flywheels |
5-pole with two flywheels |
5-pole with two flywheels |
5-pole with two flywheels |
| Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Centre of chassis |
1 bogie mounted |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | |||||||
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pickups |
All wheels |
4 out of 6 axles |
All wheels |
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 |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for 15x11mm rectangular speaker |
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