Comparison of OO Class 35 'Hymek' models

Hornby OO Class 35 'Hymek' Hornby OO Class 35 'Hymek' Heljan OO Class 35 'Hymek' Hornby OO Class 35 'Hymek' Heljan OO Class 35 'Hymek'
Manufacturer Hornby Hornby Heljan Hornby Heljan
Year model introduced 1967 1978 2004 2004 2022
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - OO Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC compatible but no socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Fan Grill (etched) No No Yes
No Yes
Fan(s) No No Yes
No Yes
Handrails No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Horn(s) No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lamp irons No No Yes
No Yes
Side grilles (etched) No No Yes
No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Battery box Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Footsteps No No Yes
No Yes
Fuel tank Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Sand boxes No No Yes
No Yes
Sanding gear No No Yes
No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed No No Yes
No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating No No Yes
No Yes
Window wipers No No Yes
No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened Yes
Yes
Yes
No No
Painted No No No No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No No No Yes
No
Sprung buffers No No Yes
Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
NEM Couplings No No Yes
No Yes
Pipework (for front) No No Yes
No Yes
Pipework (for rear) No No Yes
No Yes
Detail pack also contains...
Alternative headcodes No No Yes
No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction No No Plastic with metal parts
No Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Plastic & metal
Plastic & metal
Diecast
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 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
Yes
No Yes
No
NEM pockets No No Yes
No Yes
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
No Yes
Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
No Secured with one or more screws
Body clips off from chassis
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type 3-pole
Ringfield
5-pole (standard)
5-pole (standard)
5-pole (standard)
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 No No Yes
Directional headlights & tail lights No No Yes
No Yes
Pickups Power bogie only
Unpowered bogie only
All wheels
Unpowered bogie only
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
Provision for 28mm round speaker
No provision for speaker
Provision for 28mm round speaker
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