Hornby OO Class 423 4-VEP (2023)
Model overview
3427 at Eastleigh in September 2001. ©Steve Jones
Class 423 4-VEP
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2023
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2023
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Coach-end railings Destination blinds/ box Door handles Gangway corridor connectors Handrails Horn(s) Jumper cables Lamp irons Vents |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed & painted Glazing Luggage Racks Seating Tables Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
3rd rail pick-up shoe Air tank Battery box Brake rigging chassis Compressor Electrical equipment Framework Fuel tank Pipework |
Detail pack also contains... |
Speaker enclosure |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened Metal-pin point bearings |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Diecast (power car), Plastic & metal (other cars) |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Conductive couplings NEM pockets |
Coupling type |
Tension lock or Close-coupling mechanism (cab ends) + conductive coupling (between coaches) |
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. 21-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
Provision for 15x11mm rectangular speaker |
Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Motor type |
3-pole with flywheel |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Directional headlights & tail lights End lights (operated by tapping the cab roof) Illuminated headcodes Interior lighting |
