Comparison of OO GWR Collett "B Set" models

Airfix GMR (Great Model Railways) OO GWR Collett "B Set" Rapido Trains UK OO GWR Collett "B Set"
Manufacturer Airfix GMR (Great Model Railways) Rapido Trains UK
Year model introduced 1977 2024
DCC Capability Unpowered Unpowered
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Door handles No Yes
Handrails No Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
Pipe work No Yes
Roof Furniture (Gas, Oil or Electric Lighting) Yes
Yes
Vents No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Air tank No Yes
Battery box Yes
Yes
Brake rigging chassis No Yes
Footsteps No Yes
Framework Yes
Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
Detailed guards compartment No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Luggage Racks No Yes
Parcel shelves No Yes
Seating Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Metal-pin point bearings No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic screw link coupling No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Lightweight
Plastic & metal
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets No Yes
Non-NEM socket Yes
No
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Body clips off from chassis
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Working lights
Interior lighting No Yes
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