Comparison of OO 0-4-2 Liverpool & Manchester 'Lion'/ 'Tiger' models
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| Manufacturer | Hornby | Rapido Trains UK |
| Year model introduced | 2022 | 2023 |
| DCC Capability | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Boiler supports |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chains |
Yes |
No |
| Chimney |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coal load(s) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Copper firebox casing |
Yes |
Yes |
| Drain cocks |
Yes |
No |
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lamp irons |
Yes |
Yes |
| Nameplates - plastic - pre-fitted |
Yes |
No |
| Safety valve | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Brake rigging chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
| Correct-thickness "stamped" rods |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footsteps |
Yes |
Yes |
| Inside valve gear (cosmetic) |
Yes |
No |
| Pipework |
Yes |
No |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
| Detailed & painted |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fallplate |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tender | ||
| Houses digital decoder |
Yes |
No |
| Houses PCB |
Yes |
No |
| Permanently coupled to locomotive |
Yes |
No |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Painted |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
| Cosmetic screw link coupling | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||
| Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Partial diecast with plastic parts |
| Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
TBC |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No |
| NEM pocket (rear), non-NEM frame mounted (front) | No |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Chain link coupling |
Tension lock (rear) & cosmetic (front) |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
| 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 |
5-pole with flywheel |
Motorised (Unknown Type) |
| Motor location |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Pickups |
Driving wheels and tender wheels |
No |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
| Items in Stock | View | View |
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