EFE Rail N Class 17 (2020)
 
                    
                
                
            
        Dave Martin
    
    Model overview
 D8568 near Bewdley in May 2017. ©Hugh Llewelyn
                          D8568 near Bewdley in May 2017. ©Hugh Llewelyn
                        Class 17
 
                    
                    Scale: N Gauge
Manufacturer: EFE Rail - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2020
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
            Manufacturer: EFE Rail - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2020
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
            
                
                    
                    Detailing
                
            
        
        | Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | Handrails Tablet catcher recess | 
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | Pipework (for front) Pipework (for rear) Snow plough | 
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | Cosmetic screw link coupling | 
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | Glazing | 
| Chassis/underframe detail | Battery box Footsteps Fuel tank Sanding gear | 
            
                
                    
                    Mechanical
                
            
        
        | Chassis construction | Plastic & metal | 
| Coupling socket/mounting | NEM pockets | 
| Coupling type | N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket | 
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) | 8 wheels | 
| Minimum radius | Radius 2 | 
| Separating the body from the chassis | Body clips off from chassis | 
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | Within chassis | 
            
                
                    
                    Electrical
                
            
        
        | DCC Capability: | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket | 
| DCC speaker | No provision for speaker | 
| Motor location | Within cab | 
| Motor type | Coreless | 
| Pickups | All wheels | 
| Power collection | 2 rail DC | 
| Working lights | Directional headlights & tail lights | 
 
                         
                         
                         
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
            