Comparison of OO 4-6-2 Class 8P Princess Coronation streamlined LMS models

Manufacturer	Hornby	Hornby	Wrenn	Hornby	Hornby
Year model introduced	1970	1983	1983	2001	2019
DCC Capability	DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - OO	Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor	DCC incompatible	DCC Ready. 8-pin socket	DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Handrails	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Safety valves - turned brass	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Tender
Has easy-to-use coupling to loco	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened	Yes	No	No	No	No
Nickel-plated	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Painted	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Pipework (for rear)	No	Yes	No	No	No
Detail pack also contains...
Crew	Yes	No	No	No	No
Mechanical
Chassis construction	Diecast	Diecast	Diecast	No	No
Loco-driven wheels (number of)	2 wheels	None	2 wheels	No	No
Minimum radius	Radius 2	Radius 2	Radius 2	No	No
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Coupling type	Tension lock	Tension lock	Tension lock	No	No
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis	No	No	Yes	No	No
Within tender	No	Yes	No	No	No
Separating the body from the chassis	Secured with one or more screws	Secured with one or more screws	Secured with one or more screws	No	No
Electrical
Motor type	3-pole	Ringfield	5-pole (standard)	No	No
Motor location	Locomotive	Tender	Locomotive	No	No
Power collection	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	No	No
Pickups	2 out of 3 axles	No	Driving wheels only	No	No
DCC speaker	No provision for speaker	No provision for speaker	No provision for speaker	No	No
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