Comparison of OO Class 29 models

Hornby OO Class 29 Dapol OO Class 29
Manufacturer Hornby Dapol
Year model introduced 1978 2020
DCC Capability Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Bodyside Steps Yes
Yes
Door handles No Yes
Fan Grill (etched) No Yes
Filler Cap No Yes
Handrails Yes
Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
Roof railing No Yes
Shed plates - etched No Yes
Side grilles (etched) No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Air tank No Yes
Battery box No Yes
Footsteps No Yes
Fuel tank No Yes
Sanding gear No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Crew communication doors (plated over) No Yes
Detailed & painted No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Seating No Yes
Window wipers No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Sprung buffers No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic coupling No Yes
Pipework (for front) No Yes
Pipework (for rear) No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction No 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
Body clips off from chassis
Electrical
Motor type Ringfield
5-pole with two flywheels
Motor location 1 bogie mounted
Centre of chassis
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Cab light No Yes
Directional headlights & tail lights No Yes
Headlights (independent) No Yes
Illuminated headcodes No Yes
Tail lights (independent) No Yes
Pickups Power bogie only
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
Provision for a 22x58mm rectangular speaker
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