Manufacturer | OO Works | Bachmann Branchline |
Year model introduced | 2002 | 2012 |
DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Loco-drive steam loco with tender - OO | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
Detailing | ||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
Pipe work | No |
Yes |
Safety valve | No |
Yes |
Smokebox door dart | No |
Yes |
Whistle | No |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | ||
Brake rigging chassis | No |
Yes |
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods | No |
Yes |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
Tender | ||
Permanently coupled to locomotive |
Yes |
No |
Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
Nickel-plated |
Yes |
No |
Painted |
Yes |
No |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
Cosmetic screw link coupling | No |
Yes |
Now an invalid entry. Coupling info has it's own field. Cosmetic coupling slot | No |
Yes |
Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No |
Yes |
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No |
Yes |
Sprung buffers |
Yes |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||
Cosmetic Screwlink couplings | No |
Yes |
Mechanical | ||
Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Plastic & metal |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
2 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 |
Yes |
Yes |
Separating the body from the chassis | No |
Secured with one or more screws |
Electrical | ||
Motor location |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
Pickups |
Driving wheels only |
Locomotive only |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Items in Stock | View | View |
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