Comparison of OO Class 86 models

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Comparison of OO Class 86 models


Manufacturer	Hornby	Hornby	Heljan	Hornby	Heljan	Heljan
Year model introduced	1981	2004	2010	2011	2021	2024
DCC Capability	Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor	DCC compatible but no socket	DCC Ready. 8-pin socket	DCC Ready. 8-pin socket	DCC Ready. 21-pin socket	DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 86/0 - 'As built'	No	No	No	No	Yes	No
Class 86/2 - Rebuilt with improved suspension & wheels	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes
Class 86/4 - Improved 86/0 & 86/3 with new suspension, wheels & push-pull	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
Class 86/6 - Freight use, similar to 86/4	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No

Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Door handles	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Handrails	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Jumper cables	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Lamp irons	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Nameplates - etched - require fitting	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
Pantograph - Brecknell Willis high-speed	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Pantograph - Stone Faiveley AMBR	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Roof-mounted electrical components	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Roof-mounted tanks	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
Side grilles (etched)	No	No	Yes	No	No	No

Chassis/underframe detail
Air tank	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Battery box	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compressor	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electrical equipment	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Footsteps	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Pipework	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Sanding gear	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes

Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
Detailed & painted	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Glazing	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Seating	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Window wipers	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes

Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Painted	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Cosmetic screw link coupling	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Lifeguard	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Sprung buffers	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes

Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
NEM Couplings	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Pipework (for front)	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
Pipework (for rear)	No	No	Yes	No	No	No

Mechanical
Body Construction	Plastic	Plastic	Plastic with metal parts	Plastic	Plastic with metal parts	Plastic with metal parts
Working cosmetic features
Pantograph (collects DC current from catenary)	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Pantograph (Unpowered but poseable)	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Chassis construction	Lightweight	Lightweight	Plastic & metal	Lightweight	Diecast	Diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of)	4 wheels	4 wheels	8 wheels	4 wheels	8 wheels	8 wheels
Minimum radius	Radius 2	Radius 2	Radius 2	Radius 2	Radius 2	Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
NEM pockets	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Coupling type	Tension lock	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	Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs	Body clips off from chassis	Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs	Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs
Electrical
Motor type	Ringfield	5-pole (standard)	5-pole (standard)	5-pole (standard)	5-pole with flywheel	5-pole with flywheel
Motor location	1 bogie mounted	1 bogie mounted	Centre of chassis	1 bogie mounted	Centre of chassis	Centre of chassis
Power collection	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	2 rail DC
Working lights
Cab light	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Directional headlights & tail lights	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Illuminated headcodes	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes

Pickups	Power bogie only	Power bogie only	All wheels	Power bogie only	All wheels	All wheels
DCC speaker	Provision for 28mm round speaker	Provision for 28mm round speaker	Provision for 28mm round speaker	Provision for 28mm round speaker	Provision for 28mm round speaker	Provision for 28mm round speaker
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