Comparison of OO Cartic-4 / PJA car carrier models
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| Manufacturer | Hornby | Revolution Trains |
| Year model introduced | 1970 | 2023 |
| DCC Capability | Unpowered | Unpowered |
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Body ladders |
Yes |
Yes |
| Body supports |
Yes |
Yes |
| Company branding |
Yes |
Yes |
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
| Mesh panels | No |
Yes |
| Railings | No |
Yes |
| Roof covers | No |
Yes |
| Side panels | No |
Yes |
| Stanchions | No |
Yes |
| Walking platforms | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Air tank |
Yes |
Yes |
| Brake rigging chassis | No |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No |
Yes |
| Framework | No |
Yes |
| Handbrake wheel/ lever |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework | No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
| Coloured-plastic |
Yes |
No |
| Metal-pin point bearings | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only |
Yes |
No |
| Cosmetic screw link coupling | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No |
Yes |
| Sprung buffers | No |
Yes |
| Detail pack also contains... | ||
| Diecast cars |
Yes |
No |
| Mechanical | ||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Diecast |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No |
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
| Within chassis | No |
Yes |
| Items in Stock | View | View |