Comparison of OO VIX Ferry van models

Hornby OO VIX Ferry van Rapido Trains UK OO VIX Ferry van
Manufacturer Hornby Rapido Trains UK
Year model introduced 1970 2023
DCC Capability Unpowered Unpowered
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Bodyside doors No Yes
Door handles No Yes
Handrails No Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
Train ferry lashing eyes No Yes
Vents No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Air tank No Yes
Brake rigging chassis No Yes
Compressor No Yes
Footsteps No Yes
Framework No Yes
Pipework No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Metal-pin point bearings No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear No Yes
Sprung buffers No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic Screwlink couplings No Yes
Pipework (for front) No Yes
Pipework (for rear) No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction No Plastic with metal parts
Working cosmetic features
Working sliding doors No Yes
Chassis construction No Plastic & metal
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets No Yes
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis No Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Body clips off from chassis
No
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