Comparison of OO GWR 'Fruit D' van models

Hornby Dublo OO GWR 'Fruit D' van Hornby Dublo OO GWR 'Fruit D' van Dapol OO GWR 'Fruit D' van
Manufacturer Hornby Dublo Hornby Dublo Dapol
Year model introduced 1960 1970 2008
DCC Capability Unpowered Unpowered Unpowered
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Bodyside beams Yes
Yes
Yes
Door operating equipment Yes
Yes
Yes
Lamp irons No No Yes
Vents Yes
Yes
Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis No No Yes
Footsteps No No Yes
Framework Yes
Yes
Yes
Handbrake wheel/ lever No No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
Plastic
Plastic
Chassis construction Diecast
Plastic & metal
Plastic & metal
Minimum radius Radius 1
Radius 1
Radius 1
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
Yes
No
NEM pockets No No Yes
Coupling type Hornby Dublo/ Peco "Simplex" coupling
Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
No
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