Chrisjh Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I apologise for asking this question in advance, I am relatively new to N Gauge so need some much needed help and guidance .. I would like to purchase the best quality N Gauge Class 66 DCC Sound that can haul a large rake of container wagons, I am just wondering if anyone can recommend which manufacturer I should seriously consider. Many thanks and Best Wishes, Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted October 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2021 The Farish one is better than the Dapol one, which is far too light. Haulage still isn’t incredible though, and it’s showing it’s age (it’s nearly a 15 year old model). Given their ubiquity I think N gauge deserves a new top spec 66. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Nicer detail and decoration on the Farish one too, less likely to be an electrical failure too. The only area the the Dapol one possible pulls ahead slightly is the second version of their bogies have less daylight round them than the Farish and there's no join across the front. Jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjh Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 Brilliant many thanks much appreciated. Best, Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted October 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2021 Dapol are generally far quicker to market too, they’ve done a lot of the special edition liveries which Farish haven’t if you want a specific one. The newest Dapol variant is an improvement electronically over the previous ones, but probably the most underwhelming performance yet! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted October 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2021 Neither Dapol or Farish make a DCC sound ready class 66 so you'll need to get creative with a file to make space. Both are making their way through their back-catalogues to improved DCC functionality so you may find a sound ready (or even factory fitted) at some point in the future... Steven B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 13 hours ago, njee20 said: Dapol are generally far quicker to market too, they’ve done a lot of the special edition liveries Yes, but how accurate are the colours... Jo 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted October 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Steadfast said: Yes, but how accurate are the colours... Jo Based on a number of examples of their output in N scale of late, not very. The recent Intercity Mk3 Sleeper being one of the worst I have seen in a long time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Steven B said: Neither Dapol or Farish make a DCC sound ready class 66 so you'll need to get creative with a file to make space. Both are making their way through their back-catalogues to improved DCC functionality so you may find a sound ready (or even factory fitted) at some point in the future... Steven B. On current performance more likely from Farish, the only chassis for the 50 and the 68 were sound ready with a speaker space. Other Dapol locos only got next 18 slots - the 73 just got a 6 pin slot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted October 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2021 Fitting sound into the Dapol 66 (Next 18 one) is pretty easy. There are solder pads on the PCB for the speaker. I fitted a Sugarcube 5, with only a bit of filing needed. I’d guess that a Minnow 4 speaker would probably fit without modification. Easiest for the Farish model is a Zimo MX600, the most awkward bit is the lights, where Farish insist on 5 wires. It’s a harder install, but doable for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 What's the space like for a speaker on the next 18 Dapol? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted October 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2021 As above, I put in a Sugarcube 5 with minimal filing, and suspect a Minnow 4 would probably fit without any modification. You'd get something bigger in, but the problem is that any modification removes more weight from a loco which is already only ~70g. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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