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Comparison of OO Class 43 HST models
Manufacturer | Hornby | Lima | Hornby | Lima | Hornby |
Year model introduced | 1978 | 1982 | 2008 | 2008 | 2022 |
DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor | DCC Ready 8-pin. 2 decoders required | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready 21-pin. 2 decoders required |
Bodyshell | |||||
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | |||||
Class 43 HST - as-built |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Class 43 HST - buffers | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Class 43 HST - MTU-engines |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Detailing | |||||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||||
Exhausts | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Fan Grill (etched) | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Handrails | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Side grilles (etched) | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | |||||
Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Engine pipework | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||||
Detailed |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Seating |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Window wipers |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | |||||
Traction tyres |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Mechanical | |||||
Body Construction | No | No | No |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
Working cosmetic features | |||||
Rotating fan(s) | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Plastic & metal |
Lightweight |
Diecast |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
4 wheels |
8 wheels |
4 wheels |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 2 |
Coupling socket/mounting | |||||
Fixed |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No | No |
NEM pockets | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||||
Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
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 |
Body clips off from chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Electrical | |||||
Motor type |
Ringfield |
Pancake |
Can motor with 2 Flywheels |
5-pole (standard) |
5-pole with flywheel |
Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
1 bogie mounted |
Centre of chassis |
1 bogie mounted |
Centre of chassis |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
Working lights | |||||
Cab light | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Day/ Night modes | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Directional headlights & tail lights |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Pickups |
Power bogie only |
Driving wheels only |
All wheels |
Power bogie only |
All wheels |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
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