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Comparison of OO Class 26 models
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 - 'Inverness Style' headlights | No | No |
Yes |
Class 26/1 - Headcode Discs |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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) |
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