Comparison of OO Class 28 models
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| Manufacturer | Hornby Dublo | Heljan |
| Year model introduced | 1961 | 2011 |
| DCC Capability | DCC incompatible | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Fan Grill (etched) | No |
Yes |
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
| Vents | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
| Engine pipework | No |
Yes |
| Footsteps |
Yes |
No |
| Fuel tank | No |
Yes |
| Pipework | No |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
| Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) | ||
| Headcode discs | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
| Crew communication doors | No |
Yes |
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
| Seating | No |
Yes |
| Window wipers | No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
| Nickel-plated |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
| Cosmetic screw link coupling | 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 |
| Mechanical | ||
| Body Construction |
Diecast |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Heavy diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
8 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No |
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Hornby Dublo/ Peco "Simplex" coupling |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs |
| Electrical | ||
| Motor type |
Ringfield |
5-pole with two flywheels |
| Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 or 3 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | ||
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No |
Yes |
| Pickups |
Unpowered bogie only |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for 23mm round speaker |
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