Comparison of OO VIX Ferry van models
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| Manufacturer | Hornby | Rapido Trains UK |
| Year model introduced | 1970 | 2023 |
| DCC Capability | Unpowered | Unpowered |
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Bodyside doors | No |
Yes |
| Door handles | No |
Yes |
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
| Train ferry lashing eyes | No |
Yes |
| Vents | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Air tank | No |
Yes |
| Brake rigging chassis | No |
Yes |
| Compressor | No |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No |
Yes |
| Framework | No |
Yes |
| Pipework | No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
| Metal-pin point bearings | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | 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 | ||
| Body Construction | No |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Working cosmetic features | ||
| Working sliding doors | No |
Yes |
| Chassis construction | No |
Plastic & metal |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
| Within chassis | No |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
No |
| Items in Stock | View | View |