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Comparison of OO Class 59 models

Lima OO Class 59 Lima OO Class 59 Dapol OO Class 59
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
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