Comparison of N Class 800 IET models
Manufacturer | Kato |
Year model introduced | 2021 |
DCC Capability | DCC compatible. PCB swap required |
Detailing | |
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |
Exhausts |
Yes |
Fan(s) |
Yes |
Pantograph - Brecknell Willis high-speed |
Yes |
Roof-mounted electrical components |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | |
Electrical equipment |
Yes |
Fuel tank |
Yes |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | |
Detailed |
Yes |
Seating |
Yes |
Tables |
Yes |
Window wipers |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | |
External brake discs |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |
Front valance |
Yes |
Mechanical | |
Body Construction |
Plastic |
Working cosmetic features | |
Pantograph (Unpowered but poseable) |
Yes |
Removable front nose section for coupling multiple units |
Yes |
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 3 |
Coupling socket/mounting | |
Drawbar coupling |
Yes |
NEM pockets |
Yes |
Coupling type |
Kato/ Tomix style between coaches. Drawbar coupling optional at ends for coupling multiple units. |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |
Within chassis |
Yes |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Electrical | |
Motor type |
5-pole with flywheel |
Motor location |
Within guards compartment |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights | |
Directional headlights & tail lights |
Yes |
Lightbar-ready |
Yes |
Pickups |
All wheels |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
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