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Comparison of OO 4-6-0 Class 49xx Hall GWR models
Manufacturer | Hornby | Bachmann Branchline | Hornby |
Year model introduced | 1966 | 2005 | 2015 |
DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - OO | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
Bodyshell | |||
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | |||
Class 66 - Standard, as introduced | No |
Yes |
No |
Detailing | |||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
Handrails | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Whistle |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Whistle - turned brass | No |
Yes |
No |
Chassis/underframe detail | |||
Brake rigging chassis | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish | No | No |
Yes |
Sprung front bogie | No |
Yes |
No |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
No |
Glazing | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Tender | |||
Has easy-to-use coupling to loco |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Has enclosure for speaker | No | No |
Yes |
Houses digital decoder | No | No |
Yes |
Houses PCB | No | No |
Yes |
Permanently coupled to locomotive | No | No |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Coloured-plastic | No | No |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||
Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Mechanical | |||
Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Coupling socket/mounting | |||
Fixed |
Yes |
No | No |
NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||
Within chassis | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
No |
Secured with one or more screws |
Electrical | |||
Motor type |
3-pole |
Can motor |
3-pole with flywheel |
Motor location |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
Pickups |
2 out of 3 axles |
Driving wheels only |
Driving wheels and tender wheels |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
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