Hornby OO Class 50 (2004)
Dave Martin
Model overview
50014 'Warspite' at Birmingham New Street in May 1987. ©Steve Jones
Class 50
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2004
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2004
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 50 - as built Class 50 - refurbished |
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Fan Grill (etched) Handrails Side grilles (etched) |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Pipework (for front) |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Glazing Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Battery box Fuel tank Pipework |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Nickel-plated |
Mechanical
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Coupling socket/mounting |
NEM pockets |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
12 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Working cosmetic features |
Opening cab doors Rotating fan(s) |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
5-pole with two flywheels |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Directional headlights & tail lights |
