Comparison of OO 0-6-2T Class N2 GNR models

Hornby Dublo OO 0-6-2T Class N2 GNR Wrenn OO 0-6-2T Class N2 GNR Mainline OO 0-6-2T Class N2 GNR Mainline OO 0-6-2T Class N2 GNR
Manufacturer Hornby Dublo Wrenn Mainline Mainline
Year model introduced 1938 1969 1982 2011
DCC Capability DCC incompatible DCC incompatible Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Handrails Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pipe work No No Yes
Yes
Safety valves - turned brass No No Yes
Yes
Whistle - turned brass No No Yes
Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis No No Yes
Yes
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods No No Yes
Yes
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish No No Yes
Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Glazing No No Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Coloured-plastic No No Yes
Yes
Nickel-plated No Yes
No No
Painted Yes
Yes
No No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No No Yes
Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear No No Yes
Yes
Mechanical
Chassis construction Diecast
Diecast
Lightweight
Lightweight
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 2 wheels
2 wheels
2 wheels
2 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 1
Radius 1
Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
Yes
No No
Non-NEM socket No No Yes
Yes
Coupling type Peco style
Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within boiler No No Yes
Yes
Within chassis Yes
Yes
No No
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type 3-pole
3-pole
Ringfield
Ringfield
Motor location Locomotive
Locomotive
Locomotive
Locomotive
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Pickups 2 out of 3 axles
2 out of 3 axles
Driving wheels only
Driving wheels only
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
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