Comparison of OO Class 370 APT models
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| Manufacturer | Hornby | Hornby | Hornby |
| Year model introduced | 1980 | 2022 | 2023 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready 8-pin. 3 decoders required | DCC Ready 21-pin. 3 decoders required |
| Detailing | |||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
| Door handles | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Gangway corridor connectors | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pantograph - Brecknell Willis high-speed | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pantograph - Stone Faiveley AMBR | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Roof grilles (etched) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Roof-mounted electrical components | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Side grilles (etched) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Vestibules | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||
| Air tank | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electrical equipment | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Glazing | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Research & Testing Equipment | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Seating | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tables | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Window wipers | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
| Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Metal-pin point bearings | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Painted | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mechanical | |||
| Body Construction | No |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Working cosmetic features | |||
| Tilting Mechanism | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
8 wheels |
8 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||
| Fixed |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Drawbar |
Proprietary coupling between coaches. No end couplings. |
Magnetic coupling bars - detachable |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | |||
| Motor type |
Ringfield |
5-pole with two flywheels |
5-pole with two flywheels |
| Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | |||
| Cab light | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Headlights (independent) |
Yes |
No | No |
| Interior lighting | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pickups |
Power Car only |
All wheels |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker | No |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View |