Comparison of OO 12 ton tank models

Hornby OO 12 ton tank Wrenn OO 12 ton tank Dapol OO 12 ton tank Oxford Rail OO 12 ton tank
Manufacturer Hornby Wrenn Dapol Oxford Rail
Year model introduced 1974 1980 2004 2020
DCC Capability Unpowered Unpowered Unpowered Unpowered
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
2 wire stays Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Body supports Yes
Yes
No No
Roof hatch Yes
Yes
No No
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Handbrake wheel/ lever Yes
Yes
No No
Wheel "aesthetics"
Nickel-plated No No Yes
No
Painted Yes
No No No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No No Yes
No
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
Plastic
No No
Chassis construction Lightweight
Diecast
Lightweight
No
Minimum radius Radius 1
Radius 1
Radius 1
No
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
Yes
No No
NEM pockets No No Yes
No
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
No
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
No No
Separating the body from the chassis No Secured with one or more screws
No No
Electrical
Motor type No No No Not motorised
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