Comparison of OO 2-6-0 Class 5MT Crab LMS models

Lima OO 2-6-0 Class 5MT Crab LMS Bachmann Branchline OO 2-6-0 Class 5MT Crab LMS
Manufacturer Lima Bachmann Branchline
Year model introduced 1980 2003
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Coal rails No Yes
Handrails Yes
Yes
Injector Yes
No
Injector pipework Yes
No
Lamp irons No Yes
Pipe work No Yes
Reverser No Yes
Safety valve Yes
Yes
Tender handbrakes Yes
No
Water tank caps Yes
No
Whistle Yes
Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods No Yes
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
Glazing No Yes
Tender
Has easy-to-use coupling to loco Yes
No
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Coloured-plastic Yes
No
Nickel-plated Yes
No
Solid-spoked wheels Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front Yes
No
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear Yes
No
Sprung buffers No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Pipework (for front) No Yes
Pipework (for rear) No Yes
Mechanical
Chassis construction Lightweight
Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of) None
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
No
Within tender No Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
No
Electrical
Motor type Pancake
Can motor
Motor location Tender
Locomotive
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Pickups All except front pony
Driving and leading wheels only
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
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