Comparison of O 4-6-2 Class A3 LNER models

Bassett Lowke O 4-6-2 Class A3 LNER Bachmann Brassworks O 4-6-2 Class A3 LNER Hattons Originals O 4-6-2 Class A3 LNER
Manufacturer Bassett Lowke Bachmann Brassworks Hattons Originals
Year model introduced 1933 2006 2019
DCC Capability DCC incompatible DCC compatible but no socket DCC Ready. ESU L decoder socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Bodyside Steps No No Yes
Chimney No No Yes
Dome No No Yes
Drain cocks No No Yes
Gangway corridor connectors No No Yes
Handrails No No Yes
Lamp irons No No Yes
Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted No No Yes
Oil lubricators No No Yes
Pipe work No No Yes
Regulator linkage No No Yes
Reverser No No Yes
Safety valves - turned brass No No Yes
Shed plates - etched No No Yes
Smoke deflectors No No Yes
Smokebox door dart No No Yes
Smokebox door numberplate No No Yes
Water scoop No No Yes
Whistle - turned brass No No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis No No Yes
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods No No Yes
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish No No Yes
Footsteps No No Yes
Inside valve gear (cosmetic) No No Yes
Lubricator mechanism No No Yes
Pipework No No Yes
Sand boxes No No Yes
Sanding gear No No Yes
Sprung front bogie No No Yes
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable)
Coal Load No No Yes
Fallplate No No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Crew communication doors No No Yes
Detailed & painted No No Yes
Footplate doors No No Yes
Glazing No No Yes
Tender
Has easy-to-use coupling to loco No No Yes
Has enclosure for speaker No No Yes
Houses digital decoder No No Yes
Houses PCB No No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No No Yes
Finescale No No Yes
Painted No No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Lifeguard No No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front No No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear No No Yes
Sprung buffers No No Yes
Detail pack also contains...
Brake rigging No No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction No No Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction No No Diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) No No 6 wheels
Minimum radius No No Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Screw Link Couplings No No Yes
Coupling type No No 3-link coupling
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within boiler No No Yes
Separating the body from the chassis No No Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type No No 5-pole with flywheel
Motor location No No Locomotive
Power collection No No 2 rail DC
Pickups No No All wheels
DCC speaker No No Provision for a 22x58mm rectangular speaker
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