Compare OO Class 59
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| Manufacturer | Lima | Lima | Dapol |
| Year model introduced | 1994 | 2007 | 2022 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
| Bodyshell | |||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | |||
| Class 59/0 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 59/1 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 59/2 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Detailing | |||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
| Bell |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Bodyside doors | No | No |
Yes |
| Door handles | No | No |
Yes |
| Etched horn grille | No | No |
Yes |
| Exhausts |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fan Grill (etched) | No | No |
Yes |
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Horn(s) | No | No |
Yes |
| Jumper cables | No | No |
Yes |
| Lamp irons |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Nameplates - etched - require fitting | No | No |
Yes |
| Nameplates - plastic - require fitting | No |
Yes |
No |
| Numberplates - plastic - require fitting |
Yes |
No | No |
| Numbers - etched - require fitting | No | No |
Yes |
| Roof grilles (etched) | No | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||
| Air tank | No | No |
Yes |
| Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footsteps |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
| Detailed |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Detailed & painted | No | No |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Seating |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Window wipers |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
| Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Metal-pin point bearings | No | No |
Yes |
| Painted | No | No |
Yes |
| Traction tyres |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No | No |
Yes |
| Front valance | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No | No |
Yes |
| Sprung buffers | No | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||
| Cosmetic coupling | No | No |
Yes |
| Jumper cables | No | No |
Yes |
| NEM Couplings | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for front) | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for rear) | No | No |
Yes |
| Valances | No | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | |||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Working cosmetic features | |||
| Opening cab doors | No | No |
Yes |
| Provision for smoke unit | No | No |
Yes |
| Rotating Axleboxes | No | No |
Yes |
| Smoke unit pre-fitted | No | No |
Yes |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Heavy diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
4 wheels |
12 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No | No |
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs |
Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs |
Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs |
| Electrical | |||
| Motor type |
Pancake |
5-pole with flywheel |
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels |
| Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
1 bogie mounted |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | |||
| Cab light | No | No |
Yes |
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No | No |
Yes |
| Headlights (independent) | No | No |
Yes |
| Tail lights (independent) | No | No |
Yes |
| Pickups |
Power bogie only |
Power bogie only |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View |