Comparison of OO 2-8-2 Class P2 LNER models

Hornby OO 2-8-2 Class P2 LNER Hornby OO 2-8-2 Class P2 LNER
Manufacturer Hornby Hornby
Year model introduced 2014 2023
DCC Capability DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Bodyside Steps No Yes
Chimney No Yes
Coal bunker No Yes
Coal load(s) No Yes
Drain cocks No Yes
Handrails Yes
Yes
Injector No Yes
Injector pipework No Yes
Lamp irons Yes
Yes
Lubricator mechanism No Yes
Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted No Yes
Pipe work Yes
Yes
Regulator linkage No Yes
Reverser No Yes
Roof hatch No Yes
Safety valve Yes
Yes
Smoke deflectors No Yes
Smokebox door dart Yes
Yes
Tender water tank No Yes
Water tank caps No Yes
Whistle No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis Yes
No
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Yes
Yes
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish Yes
Yes
Footsteps No Yes
Inside valve gear No Yes
Lubricator mechanism No Yes
Pipework No Yes
Sanding gear No Yes
Sprung front & rear pony trucks No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
Fallplate No Yes
Footplate doors No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Tender
Has easy-to-use coupling to loco No Yes
Has enclosure for speaker Yes
Yes
Houses digital decoder Yes
Yes
Houses PCB Yes
Yes
Permanently coupled to locomotive Yes
No
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Coloured-plastic Yes
No
Metal-pin point bearings No Yes
Painted No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Yes
Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear Yes
No
Sprung buffers No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic Screwlink couplings No Yes
Pipework (for front) No Yes
Pipework (for rear) No Yes
Detail pack also contains...
Brake rigging No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction No Plastic with metal parts
Working cosmetic features
Roof vent No Yes
Chassis construction Plastic & metal
Heavy diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 2 wheels
8 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets Yes
Yes
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within boiler Yes
Yes
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Within tender Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type 3-pole with flywheel
5-pole with flywheel
Motor location Locomotive
Locomotive
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Firebox flicker No Yes
Pickups All except front pony
Driving wheels and tender wheels
DCC speaker Provision for 28mm round speaker
Provision for 28mm round speaker
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