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Comparison of OO Class 92 models

Lima OO Class 92 Hornby OO Class 92 Hornby OO Class 92 Accurascale OO Class 92
Manufacturer Lima Hornby Hornby Accurascale
Year model introduced 1994 1995 2011 2022
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Company branding No No No Yes
Door handles No No No Yes
Handrails No No No Yes
Horn(s) Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lamp irons No No No Yes
Nameplates - etched - require fitting No No No Yes
Pantograph - Brecknell Willis high-speed Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Roof grilles (etched) No No No Yes
Roof-mounted electrical components Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Side grilles (etched) No No No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
3rd rail pick-up shoe No Yes
Yes
Yes
Electrical equipment Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Footsteps Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pipework No No No Yes
Sand boxes No No No Yes
Sanding gear Yes
Yes
No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Detailed & painted No No No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating No Yes
Yes
Yes
Window wipers Yes
Yes
No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Metal-pin point bearings No No No Yes
Traction tyres No No Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No No No Yes
Front valance No No No Yes
Multiple working sockets/ pipes No No No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front No No No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear No No No Yes
Sprung buffers No No No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
Plastic
Plastic
Plastic with metal parts
Working cosmetic features
Pantograph (servo-powered motor to raise or lower) No No No Yes
Pantograph (Unpowered but poseable) Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Chassis construction Lightweight
Lightweight
Lightweight
Heavy diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 4 wheels
4 wheels
4 wheels
12 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
Yes
No No
NEM pockets No No Yes
Yes
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Body clips off from chassis
Body clips off from chassis
Body clips off from chassis
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type Pancake
Ringfield
5-pole (standard)
5-pole with two flywheels
Motor location 1 bogie mounted
1 bogie mounted
1 bogie mounted
Centre of chassis
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Cab light No No No Yes
Directional headlights (no tail lights) No Yes
Yes
No
Directional headlights & tail lights No No No Yes
Instrument panel lighting No No No Yes
Pickups Power bogie only
Power bogie only
Power bogie only
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
Pre-fitted with dual speakers
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