Compare OO Class 58


Manufacturer	Hornby	Heljan	Hornby
Year model introduced	1982	2008	2025
DCC Capability	DCC compatible but no socket	DCC Ready. 8-pin socket	DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Fan Grill (etched)	No	Yes	No
Handrails	Yes	Yes	No
Jumper cables	Yes	Yes	No
Side grilles (etched)	No	Yes	No

Chassis/underframe detail
Air tank	Yes	Yes	No
Battery box	Yes	Yes	No
Footsteps	Yes	Yes	No
Fuel tank	Yes	Yes	No
Pipework	No	Yes	No
Sanding gear	No	Yes	No

Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed	No	Yes	No
Glazing	Yes	Yes	No
Seating	No	Yes	No
Window wipers	Yes	Yes	No

Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened	No	Yes	No

Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic screw link coupling	No	Yes	No
Lifeguard	Yes	Yes	No
Sprung buffers	No	Yes	No

Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
NEM Couplings	No	Yes	No
Pipework (for front)	No	Yes	No
Pipework (for rear)	No	Yes	No

Mechanical
Body Construction	Plastic	Plastic with metal parts	No
Chassis construction	Lightweight	Diecast	No
Loco-driven wheels (number of)	4 wheels	8 wheels	No
Minimum radius	Radius 2	Radius 2	No
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed	Yes	No	No
NEM pockets	No	Yes	No

Coupling type	Tension lock	Tension lock	No
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis	Yes	Yes	No

Separating the body from the chassis	Body clips off from chassis	Secured with one or more screws	No
Electrical
Motor type	Type 7	5-pole (standard)	No
Motor location	1 bogie mounted	Centre of chassis	No
Power collection	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	No
Working lights
Directional headlights & tail lights	No	Yes	No

Pickups	4 out of 6 axles	4 out of 6 axles	No
DCC speaker	No provision for speaker	Provision for 28mm round speaker	No
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