Comparison of OO 0-6-0PT Class 57xx/ 67xx/ 8750 GWR models

Hornby OO 0-6-0PT Class 57xx/ 67xx/ 8750 GWR Mainline OO 0-6-0PT Class 57xx/ 67xx/ 8750 GWR Bachmann Branchline OO 0-6-0PT Class 57xx/ 67xx/ 8750 GWR Accurascale OO 0-6-0PT Class 57xx/ 67xx/ 8750 GWR
Manufacturer Hornby Mainline Bachmann Branchline Accurascale
Year model introduced 1971 1985 2005 2025
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - OO DCC compatible but no socket DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Cab front footsteps No No No Yes
Chain plate rings No No No Yes
Chimney No No No Yes
Coal bunker No No No Yes
Coal load(s) No No No Yes
Dome No No No Yes
Handrails No Yes
Yes
Yes
Lubricator mechanism No No No Yes
Pipe work No No No Yes
Release valve No No No Yes
Roof hatch No No No Yes
Safety valve Yes
No No Yes
Smokebox door (magnetically attached) No No No Yes
Smokebox door dart No No Yes
No
Toolboxes No No No Yes
Water tank caps No Yes
No Yes
Whistle Yes
No No Yes
Whistle - turned brass No No Yes
No
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis No Yes
Yes
Yes
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods No Yes
Yes
Yes
Footsteps No No No Yes
Pipework No Yes
No No
Sanding gear No No No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No No Yes
Yes
Footplate doors No No No Yes
Glazing No Yes
Yes
Yes
Window bars No No No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened Yes
No Yes
Yes
Coloured-plastic No Yes
No No
Metal-pin point bearings No No No Yes
Painted No No Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No Yes
Yes
Yes
Lifeguard No No No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front No Yes
Yes
Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear No Yes
No Yes
Sprung buffers No No No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic Screwlink couplings No No No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction No No No Plastic with metal parts
Working cosmetic features
Roof vent No No No Yes
Chassis construction Diecast
Lightweight
Plastic & metal
Heavy diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 2 wheels
2 wheels
2 wheels
6 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 1
Radius 1
Radius 1
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No No No
NEM pockets No No Yes
Yes
Non-NEM socket No Yes
No No
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within boiler No Yes
Yes
No
Within chassis No No Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
No Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type 3-pole
Ringfield
Can motor
Coreless with flywheel
Motor location Centre of chassis
Locomotive
Locomotive
Centre of chassis
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Firebox flicker No No No Yes
Pickups 2 out of 3 axles
All wheels
All wheels
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
Provision for dual sugar cube speakers
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