Comparison of OO 3 plank open models

Trix OO 3 plank open Peco Products OO 3 plank open Mainline OO 3 plank open Hornby OO 3 plank open Bachmann Branchline OO 3 plank open
Manufacturer Trix Peco Products Mainline Hornby Bachmann Branchline
Year model introduced 1938 1960 1982 1995 2001
DCC Capability Unpowered Unpowered Unpowered Unpowered Unpowered
Detailing
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Nickel-plated No No No No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No No No No Yes
Mechanical
Chassis construction Diecast
Plastic & metal
Lightweight
No Lightweight
Minimum radius Radius 1
Radius 1
Radius 1
No Radius 1
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
Yes
Yes
No No
NEM pockets No No No No Yes
Coupling type Peco style
Peco style
Tension lock
No Tension lock
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