Manufacturer | Lima | Lima | Realtrack |
Year model introduced | 1989 | 2006 | 2017 |
DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready 21-pin. 2 decoders required |
Detailing | |||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
Door handles | No | No |
Yes |
Etched exhaust surround | No | No |
Yes |
Exhausts |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Jumper cables | No | No |
Yes |
Lamp irons | No | No |
Yes |
NRN (National Radio Network) Pod | No | No |
Yes |
Vestibules | No | No |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | |||
Air tank | No | No |
Yes |
Battery box | No | No |
Yes |
Compressor | No | No |
Yes |
Engine | No | No |
Yes |
Engine pipework | No | No |
Yes |
Exhaust silencer | No | No |
Yes |
Footsteps | No | No |
Yes |
Fuel tank | No | No |
Yes |
Sanding gear | No | No |
Yes |
Speedometer cable | No | No |
Yes |
Underframe mounted horns | No | No |
Yes |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
Detailed |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Detailed & painted | No | No |
Yes |
Detailed guards compartment | No | No |
Yes |
Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Seating |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Tables |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Window wipers |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
Chemically-blackened | No | No |
Yes |
Traction tyres |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||
NEM Couplings | No | No |
Yes |
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 |
Plastic & metal |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
4 wheels |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Coupling socket/mounting | |||
Drawbar coupling | No | No |
Yes |
Fixed |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
NEM pockets | No | No |
Yes |
Coupling type |
Proprietary coupling between cars. It is possible to couple units in multiple. |
Proprietary coupling between cars. It is possible to couple units in multiple. |
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 |
Simple to do, without damaging any loco parts |
Electrical | |||
Motor type |
Pancake |
5-pole (standard) |
2 x 5-pole with flywheel |
Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
1 bogie mounted |
Low profile mechanism below floor |
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 |
Door locking lights | No | No |
Yes |
Illuminated destination display | No | No |
Yes |
Interior lighting | No | No |
Yes |
Pickups |
Power Car only |
Power Car only |
All wheels |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Provision for 23mm round speaker |
Items in Stock | View | View | View |
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