Comparison of N Class 122 'Bubble Car' models
Manufacturer | Dapol | Dapol |
Year model introduced | 2012 | 2021 |
DCC Capability | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
Detailing | ||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
Door handles | No |
Yes |
Exhausts |
Yes |
Yes |
Handrails | No |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | ||
Air tank | No |
Yes |
Battery box | No |
Yes |
Engine | No |
Yes |
Engine pipework |
Yes |
Yes |
Fuel tank | No |
Yes |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
Detailed & painted |
Yes |
Yes |
Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Seating | No |
Yes |
Window wipers | No |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
Cosmetic coupling - hook only |
Yes |
No |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||
Pipework (for front) | No |
Yes |
Pipework (for rear) | No |
Yes |
Mechanical | ||
Body Construction | No |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Coupling socket/mounting | ||
NEM pockets |
Yes |
Yes |
Coupling type |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Separating the body from the chassis | No |
Body clips off from chassis |
Electrical | ||
Motor type |
5-pole (standard) 5-pole with flywheel |
5-pole with flywheel |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Within guards compartment |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
Working lights | ||
Directional headlights & tail lights |
Yes |
Yes |
Illuminated headcodes | No |
Yes |
Lightbar-ready |
Yes |
No |
Pickups |
All wheels |
All wheels |
DCC speaker | No |
No provision for speaker |
Items in Stock | View | View |