Comparison of OO Class 43 HST models

Hornby OO Class 43 HST Lima OO Class 43 HST Hornby OO Class 43 HST Lima OO Class 43 HST Hornby OO Class 43 HST
Manufacturer Hornby Lima Hornby Lima Hornby
Year model introduced 1978 1982 2008 2008 2022
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor DCC Ready 8-pin. 2 decoders required DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready 21-pin. 2 decoders required
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 43 HST - as-built Yes
No Yes
Yes
Yes
Class 43 HST - buffers No No Yes
No Yes
Class 43 HST - MTU-engines Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Exhausts No No Yes
No Yes
Fan Grill (etched) No No Yes
No Yes
Handrails No No Yes
No Yes
Side grilles (etched) No No Yes
No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Battery box Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine pipework No No Yes
No Yes
Fuel tank Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed Yes
No Yes
Yes
Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating Yes
No Yes
Yes
Yes
Window wipers Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Traction tyres Yes
Yes
No Yes
No
Mechanical
Body Construction No No No Plastic
Plastic with metal parts
Working cosmetic features
Rotating fan(s) No No Yes
No Yes
Chassis construction Lightweight
Lightweight
Plastic & metal
Lightweight
Diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 4 wheels
4 wheels
8 wheels
4 wheels
8 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 1
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
Yes
No No No
NEM pockets No No Yes
Yes
Yes
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Body clips off from chassis
Body clips off from chassis
Secured with one or more screws
Body clips off from chassis
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type Ringfield
Pancake
Can motor with 2 Flywheels
5-pole (standard)
5-pole with flywheel
Motor location 1 bogie mounted
1 bogie mounted
Centre of chassis
1 bogie mounted
Centre of chassis
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Cab light No No Yes
No Yes
Day/ Night modes No No No No Yes
Directional headlights & tail lights Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Pickups Power bogie only
Driving wheels only
All wheels
Power bogie only
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
Provision for 28mm round speaker
Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker
Provision for 28mm round speaker
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