Comparison of OO TEA bogie tank models

Hornby OO TEA bogie tank Bachmann Branchline OO TEA bogie tank Revolution Trains OO TEA bogie tank Cavalex Models OO TEA bogie tank
Manufacturer Hornby Bachmann Branchline Revolution Trains Cavalex Models
Year model introduced 1970 2007 2018 2022
DCC Capability Unpowered Unpowered Unpowered Unpowered
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Body ladders No Yes
Yes
No
Body supports No No Yes
No
Filler Cap No No Yes
No
Handrails No No Yes
No
Lamp irons No No Yes
No
Lifting points No No Yes
No
Roof piping No Yes
No No
Roof railing No Yes
No No
Wagon information panel No No Yes
No
Walking platforms No No Yes
No
Chassis/underframe detail
Air tank No Yes
Yes
No
Brake rigging chassis No Yes
No No
Discharge nozzles No No Yes
No
Handbrake wheel/ lever No No Yes
No
Pipework No Yes
Yes
No
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No No Yes
No
Metal-pin point bearings No No Yes
No
Nickel-plated No Yes
No No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No Yes
Yes
No
Sprung buffers No No Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic coupling No No Yes
No
Mechanical
Body Construction No No Plastic with metal parts
No
Chassis construction No Lightweight
Plastic & metal
No
Minimum radius No Radius 2
Radius 2
No
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets No Yes
Yes
No
Coupling type No Tension lock
Tension lock
No
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within tank No No Yes
No
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