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Comparison of OO 2-6-4T Standard Class 4MT BR models
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| Manufacturer | Hornby Dublo | Wrenn | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline |
| Year model introduced | 1954 | 1967 | 2001 | 2005 |
| DCC Capability | DCC incompatible | DCC incompatible | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
| Detailing | ||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipe work | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Regulator linkage |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
| Safety valves - turned brass |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Smokebox door dart | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||||
| Brake rigging chassis | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Correct-thickness "stamped" rods | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Fluted connecting rods with oily finish | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||||
| Glazing | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
| Chemically-blackened | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Nickel-plated | No |
Yes |
No | No |
| Painted |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Sprung buffers | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||||
| Working cosmetic features | ||||
| Opening smokebox door | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Diecast |
No |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
No |
2 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
No |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
| Fixed |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
| NEM pockets | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Peco style |
Tension lock |
No |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||||
| Within boiler | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
No |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | ||||
| Motor type |
3-pole |
3-pole |
No |
3-pole |
| Motor location |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
No |
Locomotive |
| Power collection |
2 or 3 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
No |
2 rail DC |
| Pickups |
2 out of 3 axles |
2 out of 3 axles |
No |
Driving wheels only |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No |
No provision for speaker |
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