Comparison of OO 2-6-0 Class 2 Ivatt LMS models

Hornby OO 2-6-0 Class 2 Ivatt LMS Bachmann Branchline OO 2-6-0 Class 2 Ivatt LMS
Manufacturer Hornby Bachmann Branchline
Year model introduced 1975 2007
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - OO DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Handrails No Yes
Pipe work No Yes
Safety valves - turned brass Yes
Yes
Smokebox door dart No Yes
Tender ladder No Yes
Water scoop No Yes
Whistle Yes
No
Whistle - turned brass No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis No Yes
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods No Yes
Pipework No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Tender
Has easy-to-use coupling to loco Yes
No
Houses digital decoder No Yes
Houses PCB No Yes
Permanently coupled to locomotive No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Nickel-plated Yes
No
Painted Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No Yes
Sprung buffers No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Pipework (for front) Yes
Yes
Pipework (for rear) Yes
Yes
Mechanical
Chassis construction Diecast
Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 2 wheels
2 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No
NEM pockets No Yes
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
No
Electrical
Motor type 3-pole
3-pole
Motor location Locomotive
Locomotive
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Pickups Locomotive only
Driving wheels only
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
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