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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