Manufacturer | Lima | Lima | Hornby | Hornby |
Year model introduced | 2002 | 2006 | 2012 | 2023 |
DCC Capability | 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 | ||||
Exhausts |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Fan Grill (etched) | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Jumper cables | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Lamp irons | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Nameplates - etched - require fitting | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Side grilles (etched) | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | ||||
Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Footsteps |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Sanding gear |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||||
Detailed & painted | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Seating | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Window wipers | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
Traction tyres |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||
Sprung buffers | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||||
Pipework (for front) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Pipework (for rear) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Valances | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Detail pack also contains... | ||||
Windscreen Wipers |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
Mechanical | ||||
Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
Diecast |
Diecast |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
8 wheels |
8 wheels |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
NEM pockets | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Non-NEM socket |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
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 |
Body clips off from chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
Electrical | ||||
Motor type |
5-pole (standard) |
3-pole |
5-pole with two flywheels |
5-pole with two flywheels |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
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 | ||||
Directional headlights & tail lights | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Pickups |
All wheels |
All wheels |
All wheels |
All wheels |
DCC speaker |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker |
Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker |
Items in Stock | View | View | View | View |
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