Comparison of OO Class 43 HST models
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| 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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