Comparison of N Class 153 'Super Sprinter' models
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| Manufacturer | Dapol | Dapol |
| Year model introduced | 2009 | 2022 |
| DCC Capability | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Exhausts |
Yes |
Yes |
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lamp irons |
Yes |
Yes |
| NRN (National Radio Network) Pod |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Air tank |
Yes |
Yes |
| Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
| Engine |
Yes |
Yes |
| Engine pipework |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footsteps |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
| Detailed |
Yes |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
| Seating |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tables |
Yes |
Yes |
| Window wipers |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||
| Cosmetic BSI coupling |
Yes |
Yes |
| Snow plough |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic |
| Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
8 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||
| NEM pockets |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
N-gauge Tomix style (NEM) |
N-gauge Tomix style (NEM) |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
| Electrical | ||
| Motor type |
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels |
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels |
| Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | ||
| Directional headlights & tail lights |
Yes |
Yes |
| Headlights (independent) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lightbar-ready |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tail lights (independent) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pickups |
All wheels |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View |