Comparison of OO Class 56 models

Mainline OO Class 56 Hornby OO Class 56 Hornby OO Class 56 Cavalex Models OO Class 56
Manufacturer Mainline Hornby Hornby Cavalex Models
Year model introduced 1983 2007 2022 2023
DCC Capability Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 56 - Doncaster & Crewe built Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Class 56 - Romanian-built No Yes
Yes
No
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Fan Grill (etched) No Yes
Yes
No
Fan(s) No Yes
Yes
No
Handrails Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Jumper cables Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Lamp irons No Yes
Yes
No
Nameplates - etched - require fitting No Yes
No No
Nameplates - plastic - require fitting Yes
No No No
Radio antenna No Yes
Yes
No
Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) No Yes
Yes
No
Side grilles (etched) No Yes
Yes
No
Chassis/underframe detail
Battery box Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Footsteps Yes
No No No
Fuel tank Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Pipework No Yes
Yes
No
Sanding gear No Yes
Yes
No
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Crew figure(s) Yes
No No No
Detailed Yes
No No No
Detailed & painted No Yes
Yes
No
Glazing Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Seating Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Window wipers Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Yes
No No No
Lifeguard No Yes
Yes
No
Sprung buffers No Yes
Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic Screwlink couplings No Yes
Yes
No
NEM Couplings No Yes
Yes
No
Pipework (for front) No Yes
Yes
No
Pipework (for rear) No Yes
Yes
No
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic with metal parts
Plastic with metal parts
Plastic with metal parts
No
Working cosmetic features
Opening cab doors No Yes
Yes
No
Rotating fan(s) No Yes
Yes
No
Chassis construction Lightweight
Diecast
Diecast
No
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 6 wheels
12 wheels
12 wheels
No
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
No
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets No Yes
Yes
No
Non-NEM socket Yes
No No No
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
No
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Separating the body from the chassis Body clips off from chassis
Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
No
Electrical
Motor type 3-pole
5-pole with two flywheels
5-pole with two flywheels
No
Motor location 1 bogie mounted
Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
No
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
No
Working lights
Directional headlights & tail lights No Yes
Yes
No
Directional headlights (no tail lights) Yes
No No No
Pickups Power bogie only
All wheels
All wheels
No
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker
Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker
No
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