Comparison of OO Class 73 'Electro-Diesel' models

Lima OO Class 73 'Electro-Diesel' Lima OO Class 73 'Electro-Diesel' Dapol OO Class 73 'Electro-Diesel'
Manufacturer Lima Lima Dapol
Year model introduced 1986 2007 2016
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 73/0 Yes
Yes
Yes
Class 73/1 & 73/2 Yes
Yes
Yes
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Door handles No No Yes
Fan Grill (etched) No No Yes
Fan(s) No No Yes
Handrails No No Yes
Horn(s) Yes
Yes
Yes
Jumper cables Yes
Yes
Yes
Lamp irons No No Yes
Nameplates - etched - require fitting No No Yes
Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) No No Yes
Side grilles (etched) No No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
3rd rail pick-up shoe Yes
Yes
Yes
Air tank Yes
Yes
Yes
Battery box Yes
Yes
Yes
Fuel tank Yes
Yes
Yes
Pipework No No Yes
Sanding gear No No Yes
Speedometer cable No No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed Yes
Yes
No
Detailed & painted No No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating Yes
Yes
Yes
Window wipers Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened Yes
Yes
Yes
Traction tyres Yes
Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No No Yes
Sprung buffers No No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Pipework (for front) No No Yes
Pipework (for rear) No No Yes
Snow plough No No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
Plastic
Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Lightweight
Lightweight
Diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 4 wheels
4 wheels
8 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No No
NEM pockets No Yes
Yes
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Body clips off from chassis
Body clips off from chassis
Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs
Electrical
Motor type Pancake
5-pole with flywheel
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels
Motor location 1 bogie mounted
1 bogie mounted
Centre of chassis
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Cab light No No Yes
Directional headlights & tail lights No No Yes
Illuminated headcodes No No Yes
Pickups Power bogie only
Unpowered bogie only
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
Provision for 28mm round speaker
Provision for a 22x58mm rectangular speaker
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