Comparison of OO 0-6-0 Class 4F MR/LMS models

Airfix GMR (Great Model Railways) OO 0-6-0 Class 4F MR/LMS Airfix GMR (Great Model Railways) OO 0-6-0 Class 4F MR/LMS Bachmann Branchline OO 0-6-0 Class 4F MR/LMS
Manufacturer Airfix GMR (Great Model Railways) Airfix GMR (Great Model Railways) Bachmann Branchline
Year model introduced 1979 2012 2013
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Coal rails No No Yes
Handrails No Yes
Yes
Lamp irons No No Yes
Pipe work No Yes
Yes
Reverser No No Yes
Safety valve No Yes
Yes
Safety valves - turned brass No Yes
Yes
Tender handbrakes No No Yes
Toolboxes No No Yes
Whistle No Yes
Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis No Yes
Yes
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods No Yes
Yes
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish No Yes
Yes
Footsteps No No Yes
Inside valve gear (cosmetic) No No Yes
Sanding gear No No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No No Yes
Fallplate No No Yes
Glazing No No Yes
Tender
Has enclosure for speaker No Yes
No
Houses digital decoder No Yes
Yes
Houses PCB No Yes
Yes
Permanently coupled to locomotive No Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No Yes
Yes
Now an invalid entry. Coupling info has it's own field. Cosmetic coupling slot No No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front No Yes
Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear No Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic coupling No No Yes
Detail pack also contains...
Firemans tools No No Yes
Mechanical
Chassis construction No Lightweight
Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of) No 2 wheels
2 wheels
Minimum radius No Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets No Yes
Yes
Coupling type No Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis No Yes
No
Within tender No No Yes
Separating the body from the chassis No Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type No 5-pole (standard)
3-pole
Motor location No Locomotive
Locomotive
Power collection No 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Pickups No Driving wheels only
Driving wheels only
DCC speaker No Provision for 28mm round speaker
No provision for speaker
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