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Comparison of N Class 59 models

Revolution Trains N Class 59 Dapol N Class 59
Manufacturer Revolution Trains Dapol
Year model introduced 2023 2024
DCC Capability DCC Ready. 18-pin socket DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 59/0 Yes
Yes
Class 59/1 Yes
Yes
Class 59/2 Yes
Yes
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Door handles Yes
Yes
Etched horn grille No Yes
Exhausts Yes
Yes
Fan Grill (etched) Yes
Yes
Handrails Yes
Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted Yes
No
Nameplates - etched - require fitting No Yes
NRN (National Radio Network) Pod No Yes
Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) No Yes
Side grilles (etched) Yes
Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Air tank No Yes
Battery box No Yes
Equipment boxes Yes
No
Footsteps No Yes
Fuel tank Yes
Yes
Pipework No Yes
Sanding gear No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed Yes
No
Detailed & painted No Yes
Glazing Yes
No
Seating No Yes
Window wipers Yes
No
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Finescale No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No Yes
Front valance No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic coupling No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic with metal parts
Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Diecast
Heavy diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 6 wheels
12 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets ?
Yes
Coupling type N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis No Yes
Separating the body from the chassis No Body clips off from chassis
Electrical
Motor type No 5-pole iron core "Next Generation"
Motor location Locomotive
Centre of chassis
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Cab light Yes
Yes
Directional headlights & tail lights Yes
Yes
Headlights (independent) No Yes
Tail lights (independent) No Yes
Pickups All wheels
All wheels
DCC speaker Pre-fitted
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown)
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