Comparison of OO 4-6-2 Class 8P Princess Coronation streamlined LMS models
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| Manufacturer | Hornby | Hornby | Wrenn | Hornby | Hornby |
| Year model introduced | 1970 | 1983 | 1983 | 2001 | 2019 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - OO | Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor | DCC incompatible | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
| Detailing | |||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||||
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Safety valves - turned brass |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Tender | |||||
| Has easy-to-use coupling to loco |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||||
| Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
No | No | No | No |
| Nickel-plated | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
| Painted | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||||
| Pipework (for rear) | No |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Detail pack also contains... | |||||
| Crew |
Yes |
No | No | No | No |
| Mechanical | |||||
| Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Diecast |
Diecast |
No | No |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
None |
2 wheels |
No | No |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
No | No |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||||
| Fixed |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
No | No |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||||
| Within chassis | No | No |
Yes |
No | No |
| Within tender | No |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
No | No |
| Electrical | |||||
| Motor type |
3-pole |
Ringfield |
5-pole (standard) |
No | No |
| Motor location |
Locomotive |
Tender |
Locomotive |
No | No |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
No | No |
| Pickups |
2 out of 3 axles |
No |
Driving wheels only |
No | No |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No | No |
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