Comparison of OO Class 59 models


Manufacturer	Lima	Lima	Dapol	Dapol
Year model introduced	1994	2007	2022	2024
DCC Capability	DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor	DCC Ready. 8-pin socket	DCC Ready. 21-pin socket	DCC Ready. PLuX22 socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 59/0	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Class 59/1	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Class 59/2	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Bell	Yes	Yes	No	No
Bodyside doors	No	No	Yes	No
Door handles	No	No	Yes	No
Etched horn grille	No	No	Yes	No
Exhausts	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Fan Grill (etched)	No	No	Yes	No
Handrails	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Horn(s)	No	No	Yes	No
Jumper cables	No	No	Yes	No
Lamp irons	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Nameplates - etched - require fitting	No	No	Yes	No
Nameplates - plastic - require fitting	No	Yes	No	No
Numberplates - plastic - require fitting	Yes	No	No	No
Numbers - etched - require fitting	No	No	Yes	No
Roof grilles (etched)	No	No	Yes	No

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

Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed	Yes	Yes	No	No
Detailed & painted	No	No	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
Metal-pin point bearings	No	No	Yes	No
Painted	No	No	Yes	No
Traction tyres	Yes	Yes	No	No

Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only	No	No	Yes	No
Front valance	No	Yes	Yes	No
Pipework - pre-fitted to front	No	No	Yes	No
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear	No	No	Yes	No
Sprung buffers	No	No	Yes	No

Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic coupling	No	No	Yes	No
Jumper cables	No	No	Yes	No
NEM Couplings	No	No	Yes	No
Pipework (for front)	No	No	Yes	No
Pipework (for rear)	No	No	Yes	No
Valances	No	No	Yes	No

Mechanical
Body Construction	Plastic	Plastic	Plastic with metal parts	No
Working cosmetic features
Opening cab doors	No	No	Yes	No
Provision for smoke unit	No	No	Yes	No
Rotating Axleboxes	No	No	Yes	No
Smoke unit pre-fitted	No	No	Yes	No

Chassis construction	Lightweight	Lightweight	Heavy diecast	No
Loco-driven wheels (number of)	4 wheels	4 wheels	12 wheels	No
Minimum radius	Radius 2	Radius 2	Radius 2	No
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed	Yes	No	No	No
NEM pockets	No	Yes	Yes	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	Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs	Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs	Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs	No
Electrical
Motor type	Pancake	5-pole with flywheel	5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels	No
Motor location	1 bogie mounted	1 bogie mounted	Centre of chassis	No
Power collection	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	No
Working lights
Cab light	No	No	Yes	No
Directional headlights & tail lights	No	No	Yes	No
Headlights (independent)	No	No	Yes	No
Tail lights (independent)	No	No	Yes	No

Pickups	Power bogie only	Power bogie only	All wheels	No
DCC speaker	No provision for speaker	Provision for 28mm round speaker	Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker	No
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Comparison of OO Class 59 models

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