Comparison of OO 4-4-2T Class 415 Adams Radial LSWR models

Oxford Rail OO 4-4-2T Class 415 Adams Radial LSWR Hornby OO 4-4-2T Class 415 Adams Radial LSWR
Manufacturer Oxford Rail Hornby
Year model introduced 2015 2016
DCC Capability DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Coal rails Yes
Yes
Drain cocks No Yes
Handrails Yes
Yes
Injector Yes
Yes
Injector pipework Yes
Yes
Pipe work Yes
Yes
Safety valve No Yes
Safety valves - turned brass Yes
Yes
Smokebox door dart No Yes
Whistle No Yes
Whistle - turned brass Yes
No
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis Yes
Yes
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Yes
Yes
Footsteps No Yes
Sprung front bogie No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted Yes
Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Coloured-plastic Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Yes
Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front Yes
Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear Yes
Yes
Sprung buffers Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic coupling Yes
No
Pipework (for front) No Yes
Pipework (for rear) No Yes
Mechanical
Chassis construction Plastic & metal
Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 2 wheels
2 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 chassis Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis No Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type 5-pole with flywheel
5-pole (standard)
Motor location Locomotive
Locomotive
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Pickups Driving and trailing wheels only
Driving wheels only
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
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