Comparison of OO 2-6-2T Class 45xx/ 4575/ 55xx 'Small Prairie' GWR models

Lima OO 2-6-2T Class 45xx/ 4575/ 55xx 'Small Prairie' GWR Bachmann Branchline OO 2-6-2T Class 45xx/ 4575/ 55xx 'Small Prairie' GWR Bachmann Branchline OO 2-6-2T Class 45xx/ 4575/ 55xx 'Small Prairie' GWR Rapido Trains UK OO 2-6-2T Class 45xx/ 4575/ 55xx 'Small Prairie' GWR
Manufacturer Lima Bachmann Branchline Bachmann Branchline Rapido Trains UK
Year model introduced 1978 2003 2012 2024
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor DCC compatible but no socket DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
GWR 'Small Prairie' - large sloping side tanks No Yes
Yes
No
GWR 'Small Prairie' - small side tanks No Yes
Yes
No
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
2 wire stays Yes
No Yes
No
Drain cocks No Yes
Yes
No
Handrails Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Lamp irons No Yes
Yes
No
Reverser No Yes
No No
Safety valve Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Smokebox door dart No No Yes
No
Water tank caps Yes
No No No
Whistle Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis No No Yes
No
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods No Yes
Yes
No
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish No Yes
Yes
No
Footsteps No No Yes
No
Pipework No Yes
No No
Sanding gear No Yes
Yes
No
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
No No
Footplate doors No No Yes
No
Glazing No Yes
Yes
No
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Yes
No
Nickel-plated Yes
No No No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No Yes
Yes
No
Pipework - pre-fitted to front Yes
No Yes
No
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear Yes
No Yes
No
Sprung buffers No No Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic Screwlink couplings No Yes
No No
Pipework (for front) No No Yes
No
Pipework (for rear) No Yes
Yes
No
Mechanical
Chassis construction Lightweight
Plastic & metal
Plastic & metal
No
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 2 wheels
2 wheels
2 wheels
No
Minimum radius Radius 1
Radius 2
Radius 2
No
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No No No
NEM pockets No Yes
Yes
No
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
No
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
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
No
Electrical
Motor type Pancake
3-pole
3-pole
No
Motor location Within cab
Locomotive
Locomotive
No
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
No
Pickups 2 out of 3 axles
All except rear pony
Driving wheels only
No
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
No
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