Comparison of OO Class 142 'Pacer' models


Manufacturer	Hornby	Hornby	Realtrack
Year model introduced	1987	2007	2023
DCC Capability	DCC compatible but no socket. Scalextric-type motor	DCC Ready. 8-pin socket	DCC suitability unknown
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 142 - Original doors	Yes	Yes	Yes
Class 142 - Upgraded doors	No	No	Yes

Detailing
Chassis/underframe detail
Battery box	Yes	Yes	No
Engine	Yes	Yes	No
Footsteps	Yes	Yes	No

Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted	Yes	Yes	No
Glazing	Yes	Yes	No
Seating	Yes	Yes	No
Window wipers	Yes	No	No

Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened	Yes	Yes	No
Traction tyres	No	Yes	No

Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic BSI coupling	Yes	Yes	No
Front valance	Yes	Yes	No

Detail pack also contains...
Additional destination blind labels	No	Yes	No

Mechanical
Chassis construction	Lightweight	Lightweight	Diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of)	2 wheels	2 wheels	8 wheels
Minimum radius	Radius 1	Radius 1	Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets	No	No	Yes

Coupling type	No couplings	No couplings	Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis	Yes	Yes	Yes

Separating the body from the chassis	Body clips off from chassis	Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs	No
Electrical
Motor type	Type 7	Type 7	5-pole with flywheel
Motor location	Centre of chassis	Centre of chassis	Centre of chassis
Power collection	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	2 rail DC
Working lights
Cab light	No	No	Yes
Directional headlights & tail lights	No	No	Yes
Door locking lights	No	No	Yes
Interior lighting	No	No	Yes

Pickups	2 out of 4 axles	2 out of 4 axles	All wheels
DCC speaker	Provision for 28mm round speaker	Provision for 28mm round speaker	Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown)
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