Comparison of OO 4-6-2 Class A2 Peppercorn LNER models

Trix OO 4-6-2 Class A2 Peppercorn LNER Bachmann Branchline OO 4-6-2 Class A2 Peppercorn LNER Bachmann Branchline OO 4-6-2 Class A2 Peppercorn LNER
Manufacturer Trix Bachmann Branchline Bachmann Branchline
Year model introduced 1970 2010 2012
DCC Capability DCC incompatible DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Handrails Yes
Yes
No
Pipe work No Yes
No
Safety valve No Yes
No
Safety valves - turned brass Yes
No No
Smoke deflectors Yes
No No
Whistle No Yes
No
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis No Yes
No
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods No Yes
No
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish No Yes
No
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
No
Fallplate No Yes
No
Glazing Yes
Yes
No
Tender
Has easy-to-use coupling to loco Yes
Yes
No
Wheel "aesthetics"
Nickel-plated Yes
No No
Painted Yes
Yes
No
Traction tyres Yes
No No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No Yes
No
Sprung buffers No Yes
No
Mechanical
Chassis construction Diecast
Plastic & metal
No
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 4 wheels
2 wheels
No
Minimum radius Radius 1
Radius 2
No
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No No
NEM pockets No Yes
No
Coupling type Peco style
Tension lock
No
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
No
Within tender Yes
No No
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
No
Electrical
Motor type 3-pole
3-pole
No
Motor location No Locomotive
No
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
No
Pickups No Driving wheels only
No
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
No
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