Comparison of HO 4-6-2 C38 class NSW models
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| Manufacturer | Lima | Lima | Eureka Models | Australian Railway Models |
| Year model introduced | 1974 | 1996 | 2009 | 2020 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
| Bodyshell | ||||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | ||||
| C38 Class - streamlined body | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| C38 Class - unstreamlined body |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Detailing | ||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||
| Brake pump | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Chimney | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Coal load(s) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Dome | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Handrails | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Injector | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Injector pipework | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipe work | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Regulator linkage | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Safety valve | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Whistle | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||||
| Brake rigging chassis | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Sprung front & rear pony trucks | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||||
| Detailed & painted | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Tender | ||||
| Has easy-to-use coupling to loco | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
| Finescale | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
No | No |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
No | No |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
6 wheels |
No | No |
6 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
No | No |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
| NEM pockets | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Non-NEM socket |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Coupling type |
HO Standard Loop/ Stirrup coupling |
No | No |
Knuckle Coupling |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||||
| Within body | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
No | No |
Body clips off from chassis |
| Electrical | ||||
| Motor type |
Pancake |
No | No |
5-pole (standard) |
| Motor location |
Tender |
No | No |
Locomotive |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
No | No |
2 rail DC |
| Pickups | No | No | No |
Locomotive only |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View | View |