Comparison of OO 2-6-4T Standard Class 4MT BR models

Hornby Dublo OO 2-6-4T Standard Class 4MT BR Wrenn OO 2-6-4T Standard Class 4MT BR Bachmann Branchline OO 2-6-4T Standard Class 4MT BR Bachmann Branchline OO 2-6-4T Standard Class 4MT BR
Manufacturer Hornby Dublo Wrenn Bachmann Branchline Bachmann Branchline
Year model introduced 1954 1967 2001 2005
DCC Capability DCC incompatible DCC incompatible DCC compatible but no socket DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Handrails Yes
Yes
No Yes
Lamp irons No No No Yes
Pipe work No No No Yes
Regulator linkage Yes
Yes
No No
Safety valves - turned brass Yes
Yes
No Yes
Smokebox door dart No No No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis No No No Yes
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods No No No Yes
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish No No No Yes
Sanding gear No No No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Glazing No No No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No No No Yes
Nickel-plated No Yes
No No
Painted Yes
Yes
No No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No No No Yes
Sprung buffers No No No Yes
Mechanical
Working cosmetic features
Opening smokebox door No No No Yes
Chassis construction Diecast
Diecast
No Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 2 wheels
2 wheels
No 2 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 1
Radius 1
No Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
Yes
No No
NEM pockets No No No Yes
Coupling type Peco style
Tension lock
No Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within boiler No No No Yes
Within chassis Yes
Yes
No Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
No Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type 3-pole
3-pole
No 3-pole
Motor location Locomotive
Locomotive
No Locomotive
Power collection 2 or 3 rail DC
2 rail DC
No 2 rail DC
Pickups 2 out of 3 axles
2 out of 3 axles
No Driving wheels only
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
No No provision for speaker
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