Comparison of OO 4-6-0 Class N15 "King Arthur" SR/LSWR models

Hornby OO 4-6-0 Class N15 "King Arthur" SR/LSWR Hornby OO 4-6-0 Class N15 "King Arthur" SR/LSWR
Manufacturer Hornby Hornby
Year model introduced 1976 2007
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - OO DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Chimney No Yes
Coal load(s) No Yes
Coal rails No Yes
Dome No Yes
Handrails No Yes
Injector No Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
Lubricator mechanism No Yes
Nameplates - plastic - pre-fitted No Yes
Oil lubricators No Yes
Pipe work No Yes
Regulator linkage No Yes
Reverser No Yes
Safety valve No Yes
Safety valves - turned brass Yes
No
Smoke deflectors Yes
Yes
Smokebox door dart No Yes
Smokebox door numberplate No Yes
Toolboxes No Yes
Whistle Yes
Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods No Yes
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish No Yes
Footsteps No Yes
Inside valve gear No Yes
Lubricator mechanism No Yes
Sanding gear No Yes
Sprung front bogie No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
Fallplate Yes
Yes
Footplate doors No Yes
Glazing No Yes
Tender
Has easy-to-use coupling to loco Yes
No
Has enclosure for speaker No Yes
Houses digital decoder No Yes
Houses PCB No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Coloured-plastic Yes
No
Nickel-plated Yes
No
Painted Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Sprung buffers No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic coupling No Yes
Detail pack also contains...
Brake rigging No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction No Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Diecast
Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 2 wheels
6 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No
NEM pockets No Yes
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis No Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type 3-pole
5-pole (standard)
Motor location Locomotive
Locomotive
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Pickups 2 out of 3 axles
Driving wheels only
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
Provision for 28mm round speaker
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