Comparison of OO Class 86 models
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| Manufacturer | Hornby | Hornby | Heljan | Hornby | Heljan | Heljan |
| Year model introduced | 1981 | 2004 | 2010 | 2011 | 2021 | 2024 |
| DCC Capability | Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
| Bodyshell | ||||||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | ||||||
| Class 86/0 - 'As built' | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Class 86/2 - Rebuilt with improved suspension & wheels |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Class 86/4 - Improved 86/0 & 86/3 with new suspension, wheels & push-pull | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Class 86/6 - Freight use, similar to 86/4 | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Detailing | ||||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||||
| Door handles | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Jumper cables | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Nameplates - etched - require fitting | No | No |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Pantograph - Brecknell Willis high-speed | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pantograph - Stone Faiveley AMBR |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Roof-mounted electrical components |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Roof-mounted tanks | No | No |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Side grilles (etched) | No | No |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||||||
| Air tank | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Compressor |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electrical equipment |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footsteps |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
| Pipework | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||||||
| Detailed | No | No |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Detailed & painted | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Seating | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Window wipers | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||||
| Chemically-blackened | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Painted |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
| Cosmetic screw link coupling | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lifeguard | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sprung buffers | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||||||
| NEM Couplings | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework (for front) | No | No |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Pipework (for rear) | No | No |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Mechanical | ||||||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Working cosmetic features | ||||||
| Pantograph (collects DC current from catenary) |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No | No | No |
| Pantograph (Unpowered but poseable) | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Plastic & metal |
Lightweight |
Diecast |
Diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
4 wheels |
8 wheels |
4 wheels |
8 wheels |
8 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||||||
| Fixed |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No | No | No |
| NEM pockets | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||||||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
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 |
Body clips off from 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 |
| Electrical | ||||||
| Motor type |
Ringfield |
5-pole (standard) |
5-pole (standard) |
5-pole (standard) |
5-pole with flywheel |
5-pole with flywheel |
| Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
1 bogie mounted |
Centre of chassis |
1 bogie mounted |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | ||||||
| Cab light | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Illuminated headcodes | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pickups |
Power bogie only |
Power bogie only |
All wheels |
Power bogie only |
All wheels |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
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