Comparison of OO Class 56 models


Manufacturer	Mainline	Hornby	Hornby	Cavalex Models
Year model introduced	1983	2007	2022	2023
DCC Capability	Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor	DCC Ready. 8-pin socket	DCC Ready. 21-pin socket	DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 56 - Doncaster & Crewe built	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Class 56 - Romanian-built	No	Yes	Yes	No

Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Fan Grill (etched)	No	Yes	Yes	No
Fan(s)	No	Yes	Yes	No
Handrails	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Jumper cables	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Lamp irons	No	Yes	Yes	No
Nameplates - etched - require fitting	No	Yes	No	No
Nameplates - plastic - require fitting	Yes	No	No	No
Radio antenna	No	Yes	Yes	No
Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles)	No	Yes	Yes	No
Side grilles (etched)	No	Yes	Yes	No

Chassis/underframe detail
Battery box	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Footsteps	Yes	No	No	No
Fuel tank	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Pipework	No	Yes	Yes	No
Sanding gear	No	Yes	Yes	No

Cab, footplate & interior detail
Crew figure(s)	Yes	No	No	No
Detailed	Yes	No	No	No
Detailed & painted	No	Yes	Yes	No
Glazing	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Seating	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Window wipers	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only	Yes	No	No	No
Lifeguard	No	Yes	Yes	No
Sprung buffers	No	Yes	Yes	No

Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic Screwlink couplings	No	Yes	Yes	No
NEM Couplings	No	Yes	Yes	No
Pipework (for front)	No	Yes	Yes	No
Pipework (for rear)	No	Yes	Yes	No

Mechanical
Body Construction	Plastic with metal parts	Plastic with metal parts	Plastic with metal parts	No
Working cosmetic features
Opening cab doors	No	Yes	Yes	No
Rotating fan(s)	No	Yes	Yes	No

Chassis construction	Lightweight	Diecast	Diecast	No
Loco-driven wheels (number of)	6 wheels	12 wheels	12 wheels	No
Minimum radius	Radius 2	Radius 2	Radius 2	No
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets	No	Yes	Yes	No
Non-NEM socket	Yes	No	No	No

Coupling type	Tension lock	Tension lock	Tension lock	No
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Separating the body from the chassis	Body clips off from chassis	Secured with one or more screws	Secured with one or more screws	No
Electrical
Motor type	3-pole	5-pole with two flywheels	5-pole with two flywheels	No
Motor location	1 bogie mounted	Centre of chassis	Centre of chassis	No
Power collection	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	No
Working lights
Directional headlights (no tail lights)	Yes	No	No	No
Directional headlights & tail lights	No	Yes	Yes	No

Pickups	Power bogie only	All wheels	All wheels	No
DCC speaker	No provision for speaker	Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker	Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker	No
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Comparison of OO Class 56 models

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