Comparison of OO 0-6-0ST Class J52 LNER models
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| Manufacturer | Hornby | Rapido Trains UK | Hornby |
| Year model introduced | 1981 | 2024 | 2025 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
| Detailing | |||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
| Bodyside Steps | No |
Yes |
No |
| Chimney | No |
Yes |
No |
| Coal load(s) | No |
Yes |
No |
| Coal rails | No |
Yes |
No |
| Dome | No |
Yes |
No |
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
No |
| Lubricator mechanism | No |
Yes |
No |
| Pipe work |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Roof railing | No |
Yes |
No |
| Safety valve | No |
Yes |
No |
| Safety valves - turned brass |
Yes |
No | No |
| Smokebox door dart | No |
Yes |
No |
| Smokebox door numberplate | No |
Yes |
No |
| Whistle |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||
| Brake rigging chassis | No |
Yes |
No |
| Correct-thickness "stamped" rods |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Footsteps | No |
Yes |
No |
| Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
No |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
No |
| Footplate doors | No |
Yes |
No |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
| Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
No |
| Coloured-plastic |
Yes |
No | No |
| Metal-pin point bearings | No |
Yes |
No |
| Painted | No |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No |
Yes |
No |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||
| Cosmetic Screwlink couplings | No |
Yes |
No |
| Pipework (for front) |
Yes |
No | No |
| Pipework (for rear) |
Yes |
No | No |
| Mechanical | |||
| Body Construction | No |
Plastic with metal parts |
No |
| Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Diecast |
No |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
6 wheels |
No |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Radius 2 |
No |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No | No |
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
No |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
No |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
No |
| Electrical | |||
| Motor type |
Type 7 |
Can motor with flywheel |
No |
| Motor location |
Locomotive |
Centre of chassis |
No |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
No |
| Working lights | |||
| Firebox flicker | No |
Yes |
No |
| Pickups |
2 out of 3 axles |
All wheels |
No |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Pre-fitted |
No |
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