Comparison of OO 4-6-2 Class A1 Peppercorn LNER models

Bachmann Branchline OO 4-6-2 Class A1 Peppercorn LNER Bachmann Branchline OO 4-6-2 Class A1 Peppercorn LNER Bachmann Branchline OO 4-6-2 Class A1 Peppercorn LNER Hornby OO 4-6-2 Class A1 Peppercorn LNER
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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