Comparison of OO 0-6-0 Class 3F MR/LMS models
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| Manufacturer | Hornby | Bachmann Branchline |
| Year model introduced | 1958 | 2011 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Coal rails | No |
Yes |
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
| Reverser | No |
Yes |
| Safety valves - turned brass | No |
Yes |
| Tender handbrakes | No |
Yes |
| Water scoop | No |
Yes |
| Whistle - turned brass | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Brake rigging chassis | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
| Glazing | No |
Yes |
| Tender | ||
| Houses digital decoder | No |
Yes |
| Houses PCB | No |
Yes |
| Permanently coupled to locomotive | No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
| Now an invalid entry. Coupling info has it's own field. Cosmetic coupling slot | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||
| Chassis construction | No |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) | No |
2 wheels |
| Minimum radius | No |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
| Coupling type | No |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
| Within tender | No |
Yes |
| Electrical | ||
| Motor type | No |
3-pole |
| Motor location | No |
Locomotive |
| Power collection | No |
2 rail DC |
| Pickups | No |
Driving wheels only |
| DCC speaker | No |
No provision for speaker |
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