Comparison of N 0-4-4T Class M7 LSWR models
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| Manufacturer | Dapol | Dapol |
| Year model introduced | 2006 | 2023 |
| DCC Capability | DCC incompatible | DCC compatible. PCB swap required |
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Chimney |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coal rails | No |
Yes |
| Drain cocks |
Yes |
Yes |
| Filler Cap | No |
Yes |
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lamp irons |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipe work |
Yes |
Yes |
| Safety valve |
Yes |
Yes |
| Smokebox door dart | No |
Yes |
| Whistle |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Brake rigging chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
| Correct-thickness "stamped" rods |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fluted connecting rods with oily finish | No |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No |
Yes |
| Pipework | No |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
| Detailed |
Yes |
No |
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Painted |
Yes |
Yes |
| Solid-spoked wheels |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
4 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||
| NEM pockets |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
N-gauge Arnold-Rapido with NEM socket |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
| Within boiler |
Yes |
Yes |
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis | No |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | ||
| Motor type |
Can motor |
3-pole with flywheel |
| Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Pickups |
3 out of 4 axles |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
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