Comparison of OO 4-6-0 Class N15 "King Arthur" SR/LSWR models
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| Manufacturer | Hornby | Hornby |
| Year model introduced | 1976 | 2007 |
| 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 load(s) | No |
Yes |
| Coal rails | No |
Yes |
| Dome | No |
Yes |
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
| Injector | No |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
| Lubricator mechanism | No |
Yes |
| Nameplates - plastic - pre-fitted | No |
Yes |
| Oil lubricators | No |
Yes |
| Pipe work | No |
Yes |
| Regulator linkage | No |
Yes |
| Reverser | No |
Yes |
| Safety valve | No |
Yes |
| Safety valves - turned brass |
Yes |
No |
| Smoke deflectors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Smokebox door dart | No |
Yes |
| Smokebox door numberplate | No |
Yes |
| Toolboxes | No |
Yes |
| Whistle |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Correct-thickness "stamped" rods | No |
Yes |
| Fluted connecting rods with oily finish | No |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No |
Yes |
| Inside valve gear | No |
Yes |
| Lubricator mechanism | No |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
| Sprung front bogie | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
| Fallplate |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footplate doors | No |
Yes |
| Glazing | No |
Yes |
| Tender | ||
| Has easy-to-use coupling to loco |
Yes |
No |
| Has enclosure for speaker | No |
Yes |
| Houses digital decoder | No |
Yes |
| Houses PCB | No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Coloured-plastic |
Yes |
No |
| Nickel-plated |
Yes |
No |
| Painted |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
| Sprung buffers | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||
| Cosmetic coupling | No |
Yes |
| Detail pack also contains... | ||
| Brake rigging | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||
| Body Construction | No |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
6 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 chassis | No |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | ||
| Motor type |
3-pole |
5-pole (standard) |
| Motor location |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Pickups |
2 out of 3 axles |
Driving wheels only |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
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