Comparison of OO Class 26 models

Lima OO Class 26 Heljan OO Class 26 Heljan OO Class 26
Manufacturer Lima Heljan Heljan
Year model introduced 1989 2006 2024
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 26/1 - Headcode Discs Yes
Yes
No
Class 26/1 - 'Inverness Style' headlights No No Yes
Class 26/1 - No Discs Yes
Yes
No
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Exhausts No No Yes
Fan Grill (etched) No No Yes
Fan(s) No No Yes
Handrails No Yes
Yes
Headlamp No No Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
Yes
Roof grilles (etched) No No Yes
Side grilles (etched) No No Yes
Tablet catcher recess No Yes
No
Chassis/underframe detail
Air tank No No Yes
Battery box Yes
Yes
Yes
Boiler water tanks No Yes
No
Footsteps No Yes
Yes
Fuel tank Yes
Yes
No
Pipework No Yes
Yes
Sand boxes No No Yes
Sanding gear No Yes
Yes
Speedometer cable No No Yes
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable)
Headcode discs Yes
Yes
No
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
No
Detailed guards compartment No No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating No Yes
Yes
Window wipers No Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened Yes
Yes
No
Painted No No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic screw link coupling No Yes
Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front No Yes
Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear No Yes
Yes
Sprung buffers No Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Snow plough Yes
No No
Detail pack also contains...
Alternative headcodes No Yes
No
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
Plastic with metal parts
Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Lightweight
Plastic & metal
Diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 4 wheels
8 wheels
8 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No No
NEM pockets No Yes
Yes
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis 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
Electrical
Motor type Pancake
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 No Yes
Directional headlights & tail lights No Yes
Yes
Engine bay No No Yes
Headlights (independent) No No Yes
Tail lights (independent) No No Yes
Pickups Unpowered bogie only
All wheels
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
Provision for 28mm round speaker
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown)
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