Compare OO Class 56
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| Manufacturer | Mainline | Hornby | Hornby | Cavalex Models |
| Year model introduced | 1983 | 2007 | 2022 | 2023 |
| DCC Capability | Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
| Bodyshell | ||||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | ||||
| Class 56 - Doncaster & Crewe built |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Class 56 - Romanian-built | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Detailing | ||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||
| Fan Grill (etched) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Fan(s) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Jumper cables |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Nameplates - etched - require fitting | No |
Yes |
No | No |
| Nameplates - plastic - require fitting |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Radio antenna | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Side grilles (etched) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||||
| Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Footsteps |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Pipework | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||||
| Crew figure(s) |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Detailed |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Seating |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Window wipers |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
| Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Lifeguard | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Sprung buffers | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||||
| Cosmetic Screwlink couplings | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| NEM Couplings | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Pipework (for front) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Pipework (for rear) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Mechanical | ||||
| Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
No |
| Working cosmetic features | ||||
| Opening cab doors | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Rotating fan(s) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Diecast |
Diecast |
No |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
6 wheels |
12 wheels |
12 wheels |
No |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
No |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Non-NEM socket |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
No |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
No |
| Electrical | ||||
| Motor type |
3-pole |
5-pole with two flywheels |
5-pole with two flywheels |
No |
| Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
No |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
No |
| Working lights | ||||
| Directional headlights (no tail lights) |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Pickups |
Power bogie only |
All wheels |
All wheels |
No |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker |
Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker |
No |
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