Comparison of OO VDA sliding door van models
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| Manufacturer | Hornby | Bachmann Branchline |
| Year model introduced | 1980 | 2008 |
| DCC Capability | Unpowered | Unpowered |
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Door operating equipment |
Yes |
No |
| Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
| Vents |
Yes |
No |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Brake rigging chassis | No |
Yes |
| Framework |
Yes |
No |
| Handbrake wheel/ lever |
Yes |
No |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
No |
| Nickel-plated | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
No |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No |
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
No |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
No |
| Items in Stock | View | View |
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