Hornby OO Class 52 'Western' (1980)
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Model overview
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Class 52 'Western'
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Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1980
DCC Capability: DCC compatible but no socket
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1980
DCC Capability: DCC compatible but no socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Handrails Nameplates - plastic - pre-fitted Numberplates - plastic - pre-fitted |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Front valance |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed Glazing Seating Window wipers |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened Traction tyres |
Mechanical
Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Fixed |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
6 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 |