Comparison of HO 4-6-2 C38 class NSW models

Lima HO 4-6-2 C38 class NSW Lima HO 4-6-2 C38 class NSW Eureka Models HO 4-6-2 C38 class NSW Australian Railway Models HO 4-6-2 C38 class NSW
Manufacturer Lima Lima Eureka Models Australian Railway Models
Year model introduced 1974 1996 2009 2020
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket DCC compatible but no socket DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
C38 Class - streamlined body No Yes
No Yes
C38 Class - unstreamlined body Yes
Yes
No Yes
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Brake pump No No No Yes
Chimney No No No Yes
Coal load(s) No No No Yes
Dome No No No Yes
Handrails No No No Yes
Injector No No No Yes
Injector pipework No No No Yes
Lamp irons No No No Yes
Pipe work No No No Yes
Regulator linkage No No No Yes
Safety valve No No No Yes
Whistle No No No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis No No No Yes
Footsteps No No No Yes
Sanding gear No No No Yes
Sprung front & rear pony trucks No No No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No No No Yes
Tender
Has easy-to-use coupling to loco No No No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Finescale No No No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No No No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
No No Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Plastic & metal
No No Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 6 wheels
No No 6 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
No No Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets No No No Yes
Non-NEM socket Yes
No No No
Coupling type HO Standard Loop/ Stirrup coupling
No No Knuckle Coupling
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within body No No No Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Body clips off from chassis
No No Body clips off from chassis
Electrical
Motor type Pancake
No No 5-pole (standard)
Motor location Tender
No No Locomotive
Power collection 2 rail DC
No No 2 rail DC
Pickups No No No Locomotive only
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