Comparison of OO 0-6-0ST Class J52 LNER models

Hornby OO 0-6-0ST Class J52 LNER Rapido Trains UK OO 0-6-0ST Class J52 LNER
Manufacturer Hornby Rapido Trains UK
Year model introduced 1981 2024
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Bodyside Steps No Yes
Chimney No Yes
Coal load(s) No Yes
Coal rails No Yes
Dome No Yes
Handrails Yes
Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
Lubricator mechanism No Yes
Pipe work Yes
Yes
Roof railing No Yes
Safety valve No Yes
Safety valves - turned brass Yes
No
Smokebox door dart No Yes
Smokebox door numberplate No Yes
Whistle Yes
Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis No Yes
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Yes
Yes
Footsteps No Yes
Sanding gear No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
Footplate doors No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Coloured-plastic Yes
No
Metal-pin point bearings No Yes
Painted No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Pipework - pre-fitted to front No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic Screwlink couplings No Yes
Pipework (for front) Yes
No
Pipework (for rear) Yes
No
Mechanical
Body Construction No Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Plastic & metal
Diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 2 wheels
6 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 1
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No
NEM pockets No Yes
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type Type 7
Can motor with flywheel
Motor location Locomotive
Centre of chassis
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Firebox flicker No Yes
Pickups 2 out of 3 axles
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
Pre-fitted
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