Comparison of OO Class 52 'Western' models

Lima OO Class 52 'Western' Hornby OO Class 52 'Western' Hornby OO Class 52 'Western' Heljan OO Class 52 'Western' Dapol OO Class 52 'Western'
Manufacturer Lima Hornby Hornby Heljan Dapol
Year model introduced 1979 1980 2005 2005 2013
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor DCC compatible but no socket DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Fan Grill (etched) No No No No Yes
Handrails No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted No No No No Yes
Nameplates - etched - require fitting No No No Yes
Yes
Nameplates - plastic - pre-fitted No Yes
Yes
No No
Numberplates - plastic - pre-fitted No Yes
Yes
No No
Numbers - etched - pre fitted No No No No Yes
Numbers - etched - require fitting No No No Yes
Yes
Side grilles (etched) No No No No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Battery box Yes
No No Yes
Yes
Footsteps No No No No Yes
Fuel tank Yes
No No Yes
Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed No Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Detailed & painted No No No No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Window wipers Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Traction tyres Yes
Yes
Yes
No No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No No No No Yes
Front valance No Yes
Yes
No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front No No No No Yes
Sprung buffers No No No Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Pipework (for front) No No No Yes
No
Pipework (for rear) No No No Yes
Yes
Valances No No No Yes
No
Detail pack also contains...
Alternative headcodes No No No Yes
Yes
Mechanical
Chassis construction Lightweight
Lightweight
Lightweight
Diecast
Heavy diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 4 wheels
6 wheels
6 wheels
8 wheels
12 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
Yes
Yes
No No
NEM pockets No No No 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
Body clips off from chassis
Secured with one or more screws
Body clips off from chassis
Electrical
Motor type Pancake
Ringfield
5-pole (standard)
5-pole with flywheel
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels
Motor location 1 bogie mounted
1 bogie mounted
1 bogie mounted
Centre of chassis
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 No Yes
Yes
Headlights (independent) No No No No Yes
Illuminated headcodes No No No Yes
Yes
Tail lights (independent) No No No No Yes
Pickups Driving wheels only
Power bogie only
Driving wheels only
4 out of 6 axles
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
Provision for 28mm round speaker
Provision for a 22x58mm rectangular speaker
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