Comparison of OO 2-6-4T Class 4P Fowler LMS models
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| Manufacturer | Hornby | Hornby |
| Year model introduced | 1980 | 2003 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Chimney | No |
Yes |
| Coal load(s) | No |
Yes |
| Dome | No |
Yes |
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
| Injector | No |
Yes |
| Injector pipework | No |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
| Release valve | No |
Yes |
| Safety valves - turned brass | No |
Yes |
| Whistle | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Brake rigging chassis | No |
Yes |
| Correct-thickness "stamped" rods | No |
Yes |
| Fluted connecting rods with oily finish | No |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No |
Yes |
| Inside valve gear | No |
Yes |
| Pipework | No |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
| Sprung front & rear pony trucks | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
| Glazing | No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
| Painted | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No |
Yes |
| Sprung buffers | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||
| Body Construction | No |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction | No |
Diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) | No |
2 wheels |
| Minimum radius | No |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||
| Non-NEM socket | No |
Yes |
| Coupling type | No |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
| Within chassis | No |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis | No |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | ||
| Motor type | No |
5-pole (standard) |
| Motor location | No |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection | No |
2 rail DC |
| Pickups | No |
Driving wheels only |
| DCC speaker | No |
No provision for speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View |
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