Comparison of OO Class 370 APT models

Hornby OO Class 370 APT Hornby OO Class 370 APT Hornby OO Class 370 APT
Manufacturer Hornby Hornby Hornby
Year model introduced 1980 2022 2023
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket DCC Ready 8-pin. 3 decoders required DCC Ready 21-pin. 3 decoders required
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Door handles No Yes
Yes
Gangway corridor connectors No Yes
Yes
Pantograph - Brecknell Willis high-speed No Yes
Yes
Pantograph - Stone Faiveley AMBR No Yes
Yes
Roof grilles (etched) No Yes
Yes
Roof-mounted electrical components No Yes
Yes
Side grilles (etched) No Yes
Yes
Vestibules No Yes
Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Air tank No Yes
Yes
Electrical equipment No Yes
Yes
Pipework No Yes
Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
Yes
Glazing No Yes
Yes
Research & Testing Equipment No Yes
Yes
Seating No Yes
Yes
Tables No Yes
Yes
Window wipers No Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Yes
Metal-pin point bearings No Yes
Yes
Painted No Yes
Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction No Plastic with metal parts
Plastic with metal parts
Working cosmetic features
Tilting Mechanism No Yes
Yes
Chassis construction Lightweight
Plastic & metal
Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 4 wheels
8 wheels
8 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
Yes
Yes
Coupling type Drawbar
Proprietary coupling between coaches. No end couplings.
Magnetic coupling bars - detachable
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Body clips off from chassis
Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type Ringfield
5-pole with two flywheels
5-pole with two flywheels
Motor location 1 bogie mounted
Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Cab light No Yes
Yes
Directional headlights & tail lights No Yes
Yes
Headlights (independent) Yes
No No
Interior lighting No Yes
Yes
Pickups Power Car only
All wheels
All wheels
DCC speaker No No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
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