Comparison of O Class 40 models
Manufacturer | Heljan | Heljan |
Year model introduced | 2014 | 2021 |
DCC Capability | DCC Ready. Screw terminals for wired decoder | DCC Ready. Screw terminals for wired decoder |
Bodyshell | ||
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | ||
Class 40 - Centre Headcode | No |
Yes |
Class 40 - Headcode Discs |
Yes |
No |
Detailing | ||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
Door handles |
Yes |
Yes |
Etched horn grille |
Yes |
Yes |
Fan Grill (etched) |
Yes |
Yes |
Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
Jumper cables |
Yes |
Yes |
Lamp irons |
Yes |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | ||
Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
Footsteps |
Yes |
Yes |
Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
Sanding gear |
Yes |
Yes |
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) | ||
Frost grilles | No |
Yes |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
Detailed & painted |
Yes |
Yes |
Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Seating |
Yes |
Yes |
Window wipers |
Yes |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
Lifeguard | No |
Yes |
Pipework - pre-fitted to front |
Yes |
Yes |
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear |
Yes |
Yes |
Snowplough |
Yes |
Yes |
Sprung buffers |
Yes |
Yes |
Mechanical | ||
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
Working cosmetic features | ||
Rotating fan(s) |
Yes |
Yes |
Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Diecast |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
12 wheels |
12 wheels |
Minimum radius |
6ft |
6ft |
Coupling socket/mounting | ||
Screw Link Couplings |
Yes |
Yes |
Coupling type |
3-link coupling |
3-link coupling |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
Electrical | ||
Motor type |
2 x 5-pole with flywheel |
2 x 5-pole with flywheel |
Motor location |
1 mounted on each bogie |
1 mounted on each bogie |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
Working lights | ||
Cab light |
Yes |
Yes |
Directional headlights & tail lights |
Yes |
No |
Headlights (independent) |
Yes |
No |
Illuminated headcodes | No |
Yes |
Tail lights (independent) |
Yes |
Yes |
Pickups |
Driving wheels only |
Driving wheels only |
DCC speaker |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
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