Comparison of OO 0-4-4T Class M7 LSWR models

Hornby OO 0-4-4T Class M7 LSWR Hornby OO 0-4-4T Class M7 LSWR
Manufacturer Hornby Hornby
Year model introduced 1967 2006
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - OO DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Chimney No Yes
Coal rails No Yes
Drain cocks Yes
No
Filler Cap No Yes
Handrails Yes
Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
Pipe work No Yes
Safety valve No Yes
Smokebox door dart Yes
Yes
Smokebox door numberplate Yes
Yes
Whistle Yes
Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis No Yes
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods No Yes
Footsteps No Yes
Pipework No Yes
Sanding gear No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
Glazing No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Nickel-plated Yes
No
Painted Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Pipework - pre-fitted to front No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear No Yes
Sprung buffers No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic coupling No Yes
NEM Couplings No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
Plastic with metal parts
Working cosmetic features
Opening smokebox door Yes
No
Chassis construction Diecast
Diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 2 wheels
4 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No
NEM pockets No Yes
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within boiler Yes
No
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type Ringfield
5-pole with flywheel
Motor location Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Pickups Driving wheels only
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
Provision for 15x11mm rectangular speaker
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