Comparison of OO Class 27 models

Lima OO Class 27 Heljan OO Class 27
Manufacturer Lima Heljan
Year model introduced 1989 2006
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Exhausts No Yes
Fan Grill (etched) No Yes
Handrails No Yes
Jumper cables No Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) No Yes
Side grilles (etched) No Yes
Tablet catcher recess No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Battery box Yes
Yes
Footsteps No Yes
Fuel tank Yes
Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Seating No Yes
Window wipers No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic screw link coupling No Yes
Lifeguard No Yes
Sprung buffers No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Pipework (for front) No Yes
Pipework (for rear) No Yes
Snow plough Yes
No
Detail pack also contains...
Windscreen Wipers Yes
No
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Lightweight
Diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 4 wheels
8 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No
NEM pockets No Yes
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Body clips off from chassis
Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs
Electrical
Motor type Pancake
5-pole with two flywheels
Motor location 1 bogie mounted
Centre of chassis
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Directional headlights & tail lights No Yes
Pickups Unpowered bogie only
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
Provision for 23mm round speaker
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