Comparison of OO Class 60 models

Lima OO Class 60 Hornby OO Class 60 Hornby OO Class 60 Cavalex Models OO Class 60
Manufacturer Lima Hornby Hornby Cavalex Models
Year model introduced 1990 2006 2022 2024
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Bodyside doors No No No Yes
Door handles No Yes
Yes
No
Exhausts Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fan Grill (etched) No Yes
Yes
No
Handrails No Yes
Yes
Yes
Horn(s) Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
Yes
Yes
Nameplates - etched - require fitting No Yes
Yes
Yes
Pipe work No No No Yes
Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) No Yes
Yes
Yes
Roof grilles (etched) No No No Yes
Side grilles (etched) No Yes
Yes
Yes
Vents No No No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Battery box Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Footsteps No Yes
Yes
Yes
Fuel tank Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pipework No Yes
Yes
Yes
Sand boxes No No No Yes
Sanding gear No Yes
Yes
Yes
Speedometer cable No No No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed Yes
No No No
Detailed & painted No Yes
Yes
Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Window wipers No Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Metal-pin point bearings No No No Yes
Painted No No No Yes
Traction tyres Yes
No No No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic screw link coupling No No No Yes
Front valance Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Pipework - pre-fitted to front No No No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear No No No Yes
Snowplough No No No Yes
Sprung buffers No Yes
Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Jumper cables No Yes
Yes
No
Pipework (for front) No Yes
Yes
No
Pipework (for rear) No Yes
Yes
No
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
Plastic with metal parts
Plastic with metal parts
Plastic with metal parts
Working cosmetic features
Opening cab doors No Yes
Yes
No
Chassis construction Lightweight
Diecast
Diecast
Heavy diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 4 wheels
12 wheels
12 wheels
12 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No No No
NEM pockets No Yes
Yes
Yes
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Body clips off from chassis
Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type Pancake
5-pole with two flywheels
5-pole with two flywheels
5-pole with two flywheels
Motor location 1 bogie mounted
Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Cab light No No No Yes
Day/ Night modes No No No Yes
Directional headlights & tail lights No Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine bay No No No Yes
Headlights (independent) No No No Yes
Instrument panel lighting No No No Yes
Tail lights (independent) No No No Yes
Pickups Driving wheels only
All wheels
All wheels
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker
Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker
Provision for EM2 speaker and sugar cube speaker
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