Comparison of OO 0-6-0T Class J50 LNER models

Lima OO 0-6-0T Class J50 LNER Hornby OO 0-6-0T Class J50 LNER
Manufacturer Lima Hornby
Year model introduced 1976 2016
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Coal rails No Yes
Handrails No Yes
Injector pipework No Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
Safety valve No Yes
Smokebox door dart No Yes
Water tank caps No Yes
Whistle No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis No Yes
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods No Yes
Footsteps No Yes
Pipework No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
Footplate doors No Yes
Glazing No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Solid-spoked wheels Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No Yes
Sprung buffers No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic Screwlink couplings No Yes
Pipework (for front) No Yes
Pipework (for rear) No Yes
Mechanical
Chassis construction Lightweight
Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 2 wheels
2 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 1
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No
NEM pockets No Yes
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within boiler No Yes
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type Pancake
5-pole (standard)
Motor location Within cab
Locomotive
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Pickups 2 out of 3 axles
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
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