Comparison of OO 0-2-2 Stephensons Rocket models
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| Manufacturer | Kitmaster | Tri-ang | Amer Collection | Hornby |
| Year model introduced | 1959 | 1963 | 2015 | 2020 |
| DCC Capability | Unpowered | DCC incompatible | DCC incompatible | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket |
| Detailing | ||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||
| 2 wire stays |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Chimney |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Dome |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipe work |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||||
| Correct-thickness "stamped" rods |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Pipework |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||||
| Crew figure(s) |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Detailed |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Detailed & painted | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Tender | ||||
| Houses digital decoder | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Houses PCB | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Permanently coupled to locomotive | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
| Nickel-plated | No |
Yes |
No | No |
| Painted | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Traction tyres | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Unpainted grey driving wheels |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Detail pack also contains... | ||||
| Crew | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||||
| Body Construction | No |
Partial diecast with plastic parts |
No |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Working cosmetic features | ||||
| Smoke unit pre-fitted | No |
Yes |
No | No |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Diecast |
No |
Diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
None |
2 wheels |
No |
2 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
No |
Radius 1 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
| Fixed | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
No couplings |
Tension lock |
No |
Proprietary hook - rear of tender only |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||||
| Within chassis | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Within tender | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis | No |
Secured with one or more screws |
No |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | ||||
| Motor type |
Not motorised |
X04 |
No |
5-pole with flywheel |
| Motor location | No |
Centre of chassis |
No |
Locomotive |
| Power collection | No |
2 rail DC |
No |
2 rail DC |
| Pickups |
None |
Driving wheels only |
No |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No |
No provision for speaker |
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