Comparison of OO 4-6-0 Class 6P Rebuilt Patriot LMS models

Mainline OO 4-6-0 Class 6P Rebuilt Patriot LMS Hornby OO 4-6-0 Class 6P Rebuilt Patriot LMS
Manufacturer Mainline Hornby
Year model introduced 1980 2007
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Patriot (Rebuilt) Yes
Yes
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Boiler supports Yes
Yes
Chimney Yes
Yes
Drain cocks No Yes
Handrails Yes
Yes
Injector Yes
Yes
Injector pipework No Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted No Yes
Pipe work Yes
Yes
Regulator linkage No Yes
Reverser Yes
Yes
Safety valve Yes
No
Safety valves - turned brass No Yes
Sand boxes Yes
Yes
Smoke deflectors No Yes
Smokebox door dart No Yes
Smokebox door numberplate Yes
Yes
Water tank caps No Yes
Whistle Yes
No
Whistle - turned brass No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis No Yes
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Yes
Yes
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish No Yes
Footsteps Yes
Yes
Sanding gear No Yes
Speedometer cable No Yes
Sprung front bogie No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed Yes
No
Detailed & painted No Yes
Fallplate No Yes
Footplate doors No Yes
Glazing No Yes
Tender
Has enclosure for speaker No Yes
Houses digital decoder No Yes
Houses PCB No Yes
Permanently coupled to locomotive Yes
No
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Painted Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front Yes
No
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear Yes
Yes
Sprung buffers No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
NEM Couplings No Yes
Pipework (for front) No Yes
Detail pack also contains...
Coupling Cover Panel No Yes
Lubricators No Yes
Spare footsteps No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic with metal parts
Plastic with metal parts
Working cosmetic features
Roof vent No Yes
Chassis construction Plastic & metal
Diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 2 wheels
2 wheels
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
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type Ringfield
5-pole (standard)
Motor location Locomotive
Locomotive
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Pickups Driving wheels only
Driving wheels and tender wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
Provision for 28mm round speaker
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