Comparison of N 4-6-0 Class B17 LNER models

Dapol N 4-6-0 Class B17 LNER
Manufacturer Dapol
Year model introduced 2008
DCC Capability DCC Ready. 6-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class B17/4 - LNER 4200 Gallon Tender Yes
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Boiler supports Yes
Chimney Yes
Dome Yes
Handrails Yes
Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted Yes
Pipe work Yes
Reverser Yes
Safety valve Yes
Whistle - turned brass Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis Yes
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Yes
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish Yes
Footsteps Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed Yes
Fallplate Yes
Glazing Yes
Tender
Houses digital decoder Yes
Houses PCB Yes
Permanently coupled to locomotive Yes
Tender drive shaft connects to loco driving wheels Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened Yes
Painted Yes
Traction tyres Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Buck eye couplings Yes
Pipework (for front) Yes
Pipework (for rear) Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 6 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets Yes
Coupling type N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within boiler Yes
Within chassis Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type 5-pole super creep
Motor location Tender
Power collection 2 rail DC
Pickups All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
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