Comparison of OO 4-6-0 Class 49xx Hall GWR models

Hornby OO 4-6-0 Class 49xx Hall GWR Bachmann Branchline OO 4-6-0 Class 49xx Hall GWR Hornby OO 4-6-0 Class 49xx Hall GWR
Manufacturer Hornby Bachmann Branchline Hornby
Year model introduced 1966 2005 2015
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - OO DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 66 - Standard, as introduced No Yes
No
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Handrails No Yes
Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
Yes
Whistle Yes
No Yes
Whistle - turned brass No Yes
No
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis No Yes
Yes
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods No Yes
Yes
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish No No Yes
Sprung front bogie No Yes
No
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
No
Glazing No Yes
Yes
Tender
Has easy-to-use coupling to loco Yes
Yes
No
Has enclosure for speaker No No Yes
Houses digital decoder No No Yes
Houses PCB No No Yes
Permanently coupled to locomotive No No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened Yes
Yes
No
Coloured-plastic No No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No Yes
Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front No Yes
Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear No Yes
Yes
Mechanical
Chassis construction Diecast
Plastic & metal
Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 2 wheels
2 wheels
2 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No No
NEM pockets No Yes
Yes
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis No Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
No Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type 3-pole
Can motor
3-pole with flywheel
Motor location Locomotive
Locomotive
Locomotive
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Pickups 2 out of 3 axles
Driving wheels only
Driving wheels and tender wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
Provision for 28mm round speaker
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