Hornby OO Class 43 HST (1978)
Model overview
43138 'City of Plymouth' at Birmingham New Street in April 1987. ©Steve Jones
Class 43 HST
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1978
DCC Capability: DCC compatible but no socket
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1978
DCC Capability: DCC compatible but no socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 43 HST - as-built Class 43 HST - MTU-engines |
Detailing
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed Glazing Seating Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Battery box Fuel tank |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Traction tyres |
Mechanical
Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Fixed |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC compatible but no socket |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Motor type |
Ringfield |
Pickups |
Power bogie only |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Directional headlights & tail lights |
