Comparison of OO Class 50 models
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| Manufacturer | Lima | Hornby | Hornby | Accurascale |
| Year model introduced | 1984 | 2004 | 2023 | 2024 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
| Bodyshell | ||||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | ||||
| Class 50 - as built |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Class 50 - refurbished |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Detailing | ||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||
| Cab front footsteps | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Company branding | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Door handles | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Door steps | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Drain cocks | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Etched horn grille | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Exhausts | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Fan Grill (etched) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fan(s) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Jumper cables | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Nameplates - etched - require fitting | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Side grilles (etched) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Vents | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||||
| Air tank | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Brake rigging chassis | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Chains | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Compressor | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Engine pipework | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Safety chain hooks | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Sand boxes | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||||
| Detailed & painted | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Seating | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Window wipers | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
| Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
| Metal-pin point bearings | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Nickel-plated | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Painted | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Traction tyres |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||
| Cosmetic screw link coupling | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Multiple working sockets/ pipes | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Snowplough | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Sprung buffers | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||||
| Pipework (for front) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Snow plough | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Detail pack also contains... | ||||
| Alternative headcodes | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||||
| Body Construction | No | No |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Working cosmetic features | ||||
| Opening cab doors | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Rotating fan(s) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Plastic & metal |
Diecast |
Heavy diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
12 wheels |
12 wheels |
12 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | ||||
| Motor type |
Pancake |
5-pole with two flywheels |
5-pole with two flywheels |
5-pole with two flywheels |
| Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | ||||
| Cab light | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Engine bay | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Headlights (independent) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Instrument panel lighting | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Tail lights (independent) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pickups | No |
All wheels |
All wheels |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
Provision for EM2 speaker and sugar cube speaker |
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