Manufacturer | Trix | Hornby Dublo | Tri-ang |
Year model introduced | 1962 | 1964 | 1966 |
DCC Capability | DCC incompatible | DCC incompatible | DCC incompatible |
Detailing | |||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
Pantograph - Stone Faiveley AMBR |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Roof-mounted electrical components |
Yes |
No | No |
Chassis/underframe detail | |||
Battery box |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
Chemically-blackened | No | No |
Yes |
Nickel-plated |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Traction tyres | No |
Yes |
No |
Mechanical | |||
Working cosmetic features | |||
Pantograph (collects DC current from catenary) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Diecast |
Diecast |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
4 wheels |
No |
Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 2 |
Coupling socket/mounting | |||
Fixed |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Coupling type |
Peco style |
Peco style |
Tension lock |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||
Within chassis | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
Electrical | |||
Motor type |
5-pole (standard) |
Ringfield |
3-pole |
Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
1 bogie mounted |
1 bogie mounted |
Power collection |
2 or 3 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
Working lights | |||
Directional headlights & tail lights |
Yes |
No | No |
Pickups | No |
Unpowered bogie only |
Power bogie only |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Items in Stock | View | View | View |
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