Comparison of OO 2-6-0 Class K1 LNER models

Hornby OO 2-6-0 Class K1 LNER Hornby OO 2-6-0 Class K1 LNER
Manufacturer Hornby Hornby
Year model introduced 2014 2025
DCC Capability DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Boiler supports Yes
No
Chimney Yes
No
Dome Yes
No
Drain cocks Yes
No
Handrails Yes
No
Lamp irons Yes
No
Pipe work Yes
No
Regulator linkage Yes
No
Reverser Yes
No
Safety valves - turned brass Yes
No
Sand boxes Yes
No
Smokebox door dart Yes
No
Water tank caps Yes
No
Whistle Yes
No
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis Yes
No
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Yes
No
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish Yes
No
Footsteps Yes
No
Pipework Yes
No
Sanding gear Yes
No
Sprung front bogie Yes
No
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable)
Drain cocks Yes
No
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted Yes
No
Fallplate Yes
No
Footplate doors Yes
No
Glazing Yes
No
Tender
Has enclosure for speaker Yes
No
Houses digital decoder Yes
No
Houses PCB Yes
No
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened Yes
No
Painted Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Yes
No
Lifeguard Yes
No
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear Yes
No
Sprung buffers Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic Screwlink couplings Yes
No
NEM Couplings Yes
No
Pipework (for front) Yes
No
Pipework (for rear) Yes
No
Detail pack also contains...
Brake rigging Yes
No
Lubricators Yes
No
Spare footsteps Yes
No
Mechanical
Chassis construction Diecast
No
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 2 wheels
No
Minimum radius Radius 2
No
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets Yes
No
Coupling type Tension lock
No
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within boiler Yes
No
Within chassis Yes
No
Within tender Yes
No
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
No
Electrical
Motor type 5-pole (standard)
No
Motor location Locomotive
No
Power collection 2 rail DC
No
Pickups Driving wheels and tender wheels
No
DCC speaker Provision for 28mm round speaker
No
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