Comparison of OO 1 plank open models
| Manufacturer | Hornby Dublo | Mainline | Wrenn | Dapol | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline | Dapol | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline |
| Year model introduced | 1953 | 1978 | 1980 | 1986 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1995 | 1997 | 2001 |
| DCC Capability | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered |
| Detailing | ||||||||||
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||||||||||
| Brake rigging chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||||||||
| Nickel-plated | No | No |
Yes |
No | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||||||||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||||||||||
| Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||||||||||
| Fixed |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| NEM pockets | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Peco style |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
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