Manufacturer | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline | Hornby |
Year model introduced | 2001 | 2005 | 2010 | 2011 |
DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
Detailing | ||||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||
Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Lamp irons |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Oil lubricators | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Pipe work | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Safety valve |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Safety valves - turned brass | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Smoke deflectors |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Smokebox door dart |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Water scoop |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Whistle |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | ||||
Brake rigging chassis | No | No | No |
Yes |
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Sprung front bogie |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) | ||||
Drain cocks |
Yes |
No | No | No |
Fire irons |
Yes |
No | No | No |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||||
Detailed & painted |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Fallplate |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Footplate doors |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Tender | ||||
Has enclosure for speaker | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Houses digital decoder | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Houses PCB | No | No | No |
Yes |
Permanently coupled to locomotive | No | No | No |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Finescale | No |
Yes |
No | No |
Painted | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||
Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Now an invalid entry. Coupling info has it's own field. Cosmetic coupling slot |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
Sprung buffers |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||||
Cosmetic coupling | No |
Yes |
No | No |
Pipework (for front) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Pipework (for rear) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Mechanical | ||||
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
NEM pockets |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||||
Within chassis | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Within tender | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
Electrical | ||||
Motor type |
3-pole |
3-pole |
3-pole |
3-pole with flywheel |
Motor location |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
Pickups |
All except rear pony |
Driving wheels and tender wheels |
Driving wheels and tender wheels |
Driving wheels and tender wheels |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
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