| Manufacturer | Hornby | zDisbanded Tri-ang/Tri-ang Hornby | Trix | zDisbanded Tri-ang/Tri-ang Hornby |
| Year model introduced | 1905 | 1957 | 1958 | 1963 |
| DCC Capability | DCC incompatible | DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - OO | DCC incompatible | DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - OO |
| Detailing | ||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||
| Horn(s) | No |
Yes |
No | No |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
| Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Nickel-plated | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Painted | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Mechanical | ||||
| Chassis construction | No |
Diecast |
Diecast |
Diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) | No |
4 wheels |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
| Minimum radius | No |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
| Fixed | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type | No |
Tension lock |
Peco style |
Tension lock |
| Separating the body from the chassis | No |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | ||||
| Motor type | No |
3-pole |
3-pole |
3-pole |
| Motor location | No |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
No |
| Power collection | No |
2 rail DC |
2 or 3 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | ||||
| Headlamps | No |
Yes |
No | No |
| Pickups | No |
All wheels |
No |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker | No |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
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