Comparison of O Class 56 models
Manufacturer | Heljan |
Year model introduced | 2022 |
DCC Capability | DCC Ready. Screw terminals for wired decoder |
Bodyshell | |
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | |
Class 56 - Doncaster & Crewe built |
Yes |
Detailing | |
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |
Door handles |
Yes |
Etched horn grille |
Yes |
Fan Grill (etched) |
Yes |
Fan(s) |
Yes |
Handrails |
Yes |
Horn(s) |
Yes |
Jumper cables |
Yes |
Lamp irons |
Yes |
Radio antenna |
Yes |
Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) |
Yes |
Side grilles (etched) |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | |
Battery box |
Yes |
Fuel tank |
Yes |
Pipework |
Yes |
Sanding gear |
Yes |
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) | |
Handrails |
Yes |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | |
Detailed & painted |
Yes |
Glazing |
Yes |
Seating |
Yes |
Window wipers |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | |
Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |
Pipework - pre-fitted to front |
Yes |
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear |
Yes |
Sprung buffers |
Yes |
Mechanical | |
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Working cosmetic features | |
Provision for smoke unit |
Yes |
Rotating fan(s) |
Yes |
Chassis construction |
Heavy diecast |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
12 wheels |
Minimum radius |
6ft |
Coupling socket/mounting | |
Screw Link Couplings |
Yes |
Coupling type |
3-link coupling |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |
Within chassis |
Yes |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Electrical | |
Motor type |
2 x 5-pole with flywheel |
Motor location |
1 mounted on each bogie |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights | |
Cab light |
Yes |
Directional headlights & tail lights |
Yes |
Pickups |
All wheels |
DCC speaker |
Provision for 66 x 29mm speaker |
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