Comparison of OO CDA china clay hopper models
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| Manufacturer | Hornby | Hornby | Accurascale | Cavalex Models |
| Year model introduced | 1988 | 2003 | 2022 | 2022 |
| DCC Capability | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered |
| Detailing | ||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||
| Body supports |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Compressor | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Electrical boxes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Lamp irons | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Pipe work | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Roof canopy |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Roof release mechanism |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||||
| Brake rigging chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Handbrake wheel/ lever |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
| Painted | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Sprung buffers | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||||
| Pipework (for front) | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Pipework (for rear) | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Mechanical | ||||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
No |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Plastic & metal |
Diecast |
No |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
No |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
No |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||||
| Within chassis | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View | View |
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