Hornby OO Class 403 5-BEL 'Brighton Belle' (2012)
Dave Martin
Model overview
Brighton Belle No. 3052 at Purley Oaks in June 1964. © Tony Hagon
Class 403 5-BEL 'Brighton Belle'
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2012
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2012
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Company branding Destination boards Door handles Gangway corridor connectors Handrails Horn(s) Roof Furniture (Gas, Oil or Electric Lighting) Vents Vestibules |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic screw link coupling Multiple working sockets/ pipes Pipework - pre-fitted to front Pipework - pre-fitted to rear |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed & painted Glazing Seating Tables Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
3rd rail pick-up shoe Air tank Battery box Bogie side frames Framework Pipework |
Detail pack also contains... |
Alternative headcodes |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened Metal-pin point bearings Painted |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Coupling socket/mounting |
NEM pockets |
Coupling type |
Tension lock (Ends) & Drawbar (Between each coach) |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Motor type |
5-pole (standard) |
Pickups |
Power Car only |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Directional headlights & tail lights Illuminated headcodes Interior lighting Table lamp(s) |
