Comparison of OO CDA china clay hopper models

Hornby OO CDA china clay hopper Hornby OO CDA china clay hopper Accurascale OO CDA china clay hopper Cavalex Models OO CDA china clay hopper
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
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