Comparison of O Class 33 models

Lima O Class 33 Heljan O Class 33
Manufacturer Lima Heljan
Year model introduced 1977 2011
DCC Capability DCC incompatible DCC compatible but no socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 33/0 - as built Yes
Yes
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Door handles No Yes
Fan Grill (etched) No Yes
Fan(s) No Yes
Handrails No Yes
High intensity headlight No Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
Nameplates - etched - require fitting No Yes
NRN (National Radio Network) Pod No Yes
Side grilles (etched) No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Battery box Yes
Yes
Footsteps No Yes
Fuel tank Yes
Yes
Pipework No Yes
Sanding gear No Yes
Speedometer cable No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Seating No Yes
Window wipers No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Finescale No Yes
Nickel-plated Yes
No
Painted Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Electric train heating box/ pipes No Yes
Lifeguard No Yes
Multiple working sockets/ pipes No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear No Yes
Sprung buffers No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Snow plough No Yes
Detail pack also contains...
Alternative headcodes No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
Plastic with metal parts
Working cosmetic features
Rotating fan(s) No Yes
Chassis construction Plastic & metal
Heavy diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 4 wheels
8 wheels
Minimum radius 4ft
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No
Screw Link Couplings No Yes
Coupling type Hornby Dublo/ Peco "Simplex" coupling
3-link coupling
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Simple to do, without damaging any loco parts
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type Pancake
2 x 5-pole with flywheel
Motor location 1 bogie mounted
1 mounted on each bogie
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Directional headlights & tail lights No Yes
Illuminated headcodes No Yes
Pickups Power bogie only
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown)
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