Comparison of OO Class 73 'Electro-Diesel' models
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| Manufacturer | Lima | Lima | Dapol |
| Year model introduced | 1986 | 2007 | 2016 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
| Bodyshell | |||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | |||
| Class 73/0 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 73/1 & 73/2 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Detailing | |||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
| Door handles | No | No |
Yes |
| Fan Grill (etched) | No | No |
Yes |
| Fan(s) | No | No |
Yes |
| Handrails | No | No |
Yes |
| Horn(s) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Jumper cables |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No | No |
Yes |
| Nameplates - etched - require fitting | No | No |
Yes |
| Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) | No | No |
Yes |
| Side grilles (etched) | No | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||
| 3rd rail pick-up shoe |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Air tank |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework | No | No |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No | No |
Yes |
| Speedometer cable | No | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
| Detailed |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Detailed & painted | No | No |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Seating |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Window wipers |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
| Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Traction tyres |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No | No |
Yes |
| Sprung buffers | No | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||
| Pipework (for front) | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for rear) | No | No |
Yes |
| Snow plough | No | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | |||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
4 wheels |
8 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No | No |
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs |
| Electrical | |||
| Motor type |
Pancake |
5-pole with flywheel |
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels |
| Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
1 bogie mounted |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | |||
| Cab light | No | No |
Yes |
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No | No |
Yes |
| Illuminated headcodes | No | No |
Yes |
| Pickups |
Power bogie only |
Unpowered bogie only |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Provision for a 22x58mm rectangular speaker |
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