Comparison of OO Class 26 models
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| Manufacturer | Lima | Heljan | Heljan |
| Year model introduced | 1989 | 2006 | 2024 |
| 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 26/1 - Headcode Discs |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Class 26/1 - 'Inverness Style' headlights | No | No |
Yes |
| Class 26/1 - No Discs |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Detailing | |||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
| Exhausts | No | No |
Yes |
| Fan Grill (etched) | No | No |
Yes |
| Fan(s) | No | No |
Yes |
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Headlamp | No | No |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Roof grilles (etched) | No | No |
Yes |
| Side grilles (etched) | No | No |
Yes |
| Tablet catcher recess | No |
Yes |
No |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||
| Air tank | No | No |
Yes |
| Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Boiler water tanks | No |
Yes |
No |
| Footsteps | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Pipework | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sand boxes | No | No |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Speedometer cable | No | No |
Yes |
| Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) | |||
| Headcode discs |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
No |
| Detailed guards compartment | No | No |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Seating | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Window wipers | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
| Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Painted | No | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||
| Cosmetic screw link coupling | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sprung buffers | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||
| Snow plough |
Yes |
No | No |
| Detail pack also contains... | |||
| Alternative headcodes | No |
Yes |
No |
| Mechanical | |||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Plastic & metal |
Diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
8 wheels |
8 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 |
Body clips off from chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | |||
| Motor type |
Pancake |
5-pole with two flywheels |
5-pole with two flywheels |
| Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Centre of chassis |
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 |
Yes |
Yes |
| Engine bay | No | No |
Yes |
| Headlights (independent) | No | No |
Yes |
| Tail lights (independent) | No | No |
Yes |
| Pickups |
Unpowered bogie only |
All wheels |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View |