Comparison of OO 0-6-0 Class 2251 Collett Goods models

Mainline OO 0-6-0 Class 2251 Collett Goods Replica Railways OO 0-6-0 Class 2251 Collett Goods Bachmann Branchline OO 0-6-0 Class 2251 Collett Goods Bachmann Branchline OO 0-6-0 Class 2251 Collett Goods
Manufacturer Mainline Replica Railways Bachmann Branchline Bachmann Branchline
Year model introduced 1978 1989 1998 2007
DCC Capability DCC incompatible. Split Chassis DCC incompatible. Split Chassis DCC compatible but no socket. CAN motor - loco - OO DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Handrails Yes
Yes
No Yes
Reverser No Yes
No No
Safety valves - turned brass No No No Yes
Tender handbrakes No Yes
No No
Water scoop No Yes
No No
Water tank caps No Yes
No No
Whistle - turned brass Yes
No No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis Yes
Yes
No Yes
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Yes
No No No
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Glazing No Yes
No Yes
Tender
Has easy-to-use coupling to loco Yes
Yes
No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
No No
Coloured-plastic Yes
No No Yes
Nickel-plated No Yes
No No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Yes
No No Yes
Now an invalid entry. Pipework - user-fitted to rear No No No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front Yes
Yes
No No
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear Yes
No No No
Sprung buffers No No No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Pipework (for front) No No No Yes
Pipework (for rear) No No No Yes
Mechanical
Chassis construction Split-chassis
Split-chassis
No Diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 2 wheels
2 wheels
No 2 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
No Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed No Yes
No No
NEM pockets No No No Yes
Non-NEM socket Yes
No No No
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
No Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within boiler Yes
No No No
Within chassis No No No Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
No No
Electrical
Motor type Ringfield
Can motor
No Can motor
Motor location Locomotive
Locomotive
No Locomotive
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
No 2 rail DC
Pickups Driving wheels only
Driving wheels only
No Driving wheels only
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
No No provision for speaker
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