Comparison of OO Class 60 models


Manufacturer	Lima	Hornby	Hornby	Cavalex Models	Accurascale
Year model introduced	1990	2006	2022	2024	2025
DCC Capability	DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor	DCC Ready. 8-pin socket	DCC Ready. 21-pin socket	DCC Ready. 21-pin socket	DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Bodyside doors	No	No	No	Yes	No
Door handles	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Exhausts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Fan Grill (etched)	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Handrails	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Horn(s)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Lamp irons	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Nameplates - etched - require fitting	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Pipe work	No	No	No	Yes	No
Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles)	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Roof grilles (etched)	No	No	No	Yes	No
Side grilles (etched)	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Vents	No	No	No	Yes	No

Chassis/underframe detail
Battery box	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Footsteps	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Fuel tank	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Pipework	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Sand boxes	No	No	No	Yes	No
Sanding gear	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Speedometer cable	No	No	No	Yes	No

Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed	Yes	No	No	No	No
Detailed & painted	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Glazing	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Seating	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Window wipers	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Metal-pin point bearings	No	No	No	Yes	No
Painted	No	No	No	Yes	No
Traction tyres	Yes	No	No	No	No

Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic screw link coupling	No	No	No	Yes	No
Front valance	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Pipework - pre-fitted to front	No	No	No	Yes	No
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear	No	No	No	Yes	No
Snowplough	No	No	No	Yes	No
Sprung buffers	No	Yes	Yes	No	No

Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Jumper cables	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Pipework (for front)	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Pipework (for rear)	No	Yes	Yes	No	No

Mechanical
Body Construction	Plastic	Plastic with metal parts	Plastic with metal parts	Plastic with metal parts	No
Working cosmetic features
Opening cab doors	No	Yes	Yes	No	No

Chassis construction	Lightweight	Diecast	Diecast	Heavy diecast	No
Loco-driven wheels (number of)	4 wheels	12 wheels	12 wheels	12 wheels	No
Minimum radius	Radius 2	Radius 2	Radius 2	Radius 2	No
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed	Yes	No	No	No	No
NEM pockets	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Coupling type	Tension lock	Tension lock	Tension lock	Tension lock	No
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis	Yes	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	Secured with one or more screws	No
Electrical
Motor type	Pancake	5-pole with two flywheels	5-pole with two flywheels	5-pole with two flywheels	No
Motor location	1 bogie mounted	Centre of chassis	Centre of chassis	Centre of chassis	No
Power collection	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	No
Working lights
Cab light	No	No	No	Yes	No
Day/ Night modes	No	No	No	Yes	No
Directional headlights & tail lights	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Engine bay	No	No	No	Yes	No
Headlights (independent)	No	No	No	Yes	No
Instrument panel lighting	No	No	No	Yes	No
Tail lights (independent)	No	No	No	Yes	No

Pickups	Driving wheels only	All wheels	All wheels	All wheels	No
DCC speaker	No provision for speaker	Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker	Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker	Provision for EM2 speaker and sugar cube speaker	No
Items in Stock	View	View	View	View	View

This information is maintained by our team of Product Experts. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any feedback or questions about this content.

0114 2551436 or Contact Us

Comparison of OO Class 60 models

Rails Model Money