Comparison of OO 4-6-2 Class 8P Princess Coronation streamlined LMS models

Hornby OO 4-6-2 Class 8P Princess Coronation streamlined LMS Hornby OO 4-6-2 Class 8P Princess Coronation streamlined LMS Wrenn OO 4-6-2 Class 8P Princess Coronation streamlined LMS Hornby OO 4-6-2 Class 8P Princess Coronation streamlined LMS Hornby OO 4-6-2 Class 8P Princess Coronation streamlined LMS
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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