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Comparison of O Class 37 models
Manufacturer | Heljan | SkyTrex | Heljan | Heljan | Heljan |
Year model introduced | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 | 2019 | 2024 |
DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC suitability unknown | DCC Ready. Screw terminals for wired decoder | DCC Ready. Screw terminals for wired decoder | DCC Ready. ESU XL decoder socket |
Bodyshell | |||||
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | |||||
Class 37/0 as built - centre headcode | No | No |
Yes |
No | No |
Class 37/0 as built - split headcode |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
Class 37/0 revised bodywork - centre headcode | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Class 37/0 revised bodywork - split headcode | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Class 37/4 | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Class 37/5 - flat front | No |
Yes |
No | No | No |
Detailing | |||||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||||
Door handles |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Fan Grill (etched) |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Fan(s) | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
High intensity headlight | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Horn(s) | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Jumper cables |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Lamp irons |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Radio antenna | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Side grilles (etched) | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Vents | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | |||||
Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Boiler water tanks | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Footsteps |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Sanding gear |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Speedometer cable |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||||
Detailed | No |
Yes |
No | No | No |
Detailed & painted |
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" | |||||
Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Painted | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||||
Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
No | No | No |
Lifeguard | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Multiple working sockets/ pipes | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Pipework - pre-fitted to front |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Sprung buffers |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||||
Snow plough |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Mechanical | |||||
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
Working cosmetic features | |||||
Provision for smoke unit | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Rotating fan(s) |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Plastic & metal |
Diecast |
Diecast |
Diecast |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
12 wheels |
No |
12 wheels |
12 wheels |
12 wheels |
Minimum radius |
6ft |
6ft |
6ft |
6ft |
3ft |
Coupling socket/mounting | |||||
Screw Link Couplings |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Coupling type |
3-link coupling |
No couplings |
3-link coupling |
3-link coupling |
3-link coupling |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||||
Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
Electrical | |||||
Motor type |
2 x 5-pole with flywheel |
5-pole (standard) |
2 x 5-pole with flywheel |
2 x 5-pole with flywheel |
2 x 5-pole with flywheel |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
1 mounted on each bogie |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
Working lights | |||||
Cab fault indicator lights | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Cab light | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Directional headlights & tail lights |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Engine bay | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Headlights (independent) | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Illuminated headcodes | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Tail lights (independent) | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
Pickups |
All wheels |
No |
All wheels |
All wheels |
All wheels |
DCC speaker |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
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