Comparison of OO CDA china clay hopper models


Manufacturer	Hornby	Hornby	Accurascale	Cavalex Models
Year model introduced	1988	2003	2022	2022
DCC Capability	Unpowered	Unpowered	Unpowered	Unpowered
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Body supports	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Compressor	No	Yes	Yes	No
Electrical boxes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Lamp irons	No	No	Yes	No
Pipe work	No	Yes	Yes	No
Roof canopy	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Roof release mechanism	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Handbrake wheel/ lever	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Wheel "aesthetics"
Painted	No	Yes	Yes	No

Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only	No	Yes	Yes	No
Sprung buffers	No	Yes	Yes	No

Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Pipework (for front)	No	No	Yes	No
Pipework (for rear)	No	No	Yes	No

Mechanical
Body Construction	Plastic	Plastic with metal parts	Plastic with metal parts	No
Chassis construction	Lightweight	Plastic & metal	Diecast	No
Minimum radius	Radius 1	Radius 2	Radius 2	No
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed	Yes	No	No	No
NEM pockets	No	Yes	Yes	No

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

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