Comparison of HO Shinkansen 0 series 'Bullet Train' models

Lima HO Shinkansen 0 series 'Bullet Train' Zoukei Mura HO Shinkansen 0 series 'Bullet Train'
Manufacturer Lima Zoukei Mura
Year model introduced 1978 2011
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Coach end steps No Yes
Pantograph - Cross-arm No Yes
Pantograph platform No Yes
Roof fin No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Air tank No Yes
Electrical equipment No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
Glazing No Yes
Seating No Yes
Tables No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Front valance No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction No Plastic with metal parts
Working cosmetic features
Pantograph (Unpowered but poseable) No Yes
Chassis construction No Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of) No 8 wheels
Minimum radius No Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Drawbar coupling No Yes
Coupling type No Drawbar
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis No Yes
Separating the body from the chassis No Body clips off from chassis
Electrical
Motor type No 5-pole (standard)
Motor location No End of chassis
Power collection No 2 rail DC
Working lights
Directional headlights & tail lights No Yes
Interior lighting No Yes
Pickups No All wheels
DCC speaker No Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker
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