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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