Comparison of O Class 33 models
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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