Comparison of OO 24 ton steel hopper models

Mainline OO 24 ton steel hopper Bachmann Branchline OO 24 ton steel hopper Dapol OO 24 ton steel hopper
Manufacturer Mainline Bachmann Branchline Dapol
Year model introduced 1978 2002 2005
DCC Capability Unpowered Unpowered Unpowered
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Body ladders No Yes
No
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Nickel-plated No Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No Yes
Yes
Mechanical
Chassis construction Lightweight
Lightweight
Lightweight
Minimum radius Radius 1
Radius 1
Radius 1
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No No
NEM pockets No Yes
Yes
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
No
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