Comparison of OO 4-6-2 Class A1 Peppercorn LNER models

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Comparison of OO 4-6-2 Class A1 Peppercorn LNER models


Manufacturer	Bachmann Branchline	Bachmann Branchline	Bachmann Branchline	Hornby
Year model introduced	2001	2005	2010	2011
DCC Capability	DCC compatible but no socket	DCC Ready. 8-pin socket	DCC Ready. 21-pin socket	DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Handrails	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lamp irons	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Oil lubricators	No	No	Yes	No
Pipe work	No	No	Yes	No
Safety valve	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Safety valves - turned brass	No	No	Yes	No
Smoke deflectors	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Smokebox door dart	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Water scoop	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Whistle	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis	No	No	No	Yes
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods	No	Yes	Yes	No
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Sanding gear	No	Yes	Yes	No
Sprung front bogie	Yes	No	No	Yes

Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable)
Drain cocks	Yes	No	No	No
Fire irons	Yes	No	No	No

Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Fallplate	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Footplate doors	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Glazing	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Tender
Has enclosure for speaker	No	No	Yes	Yes
Houses digital decoder	No	No	Yes	Yes
Houses PCB	No	No	No	Yes
Permanently coupled to locomotive	No	No	No	Yes

Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Finescale	No	Yes	No	No
Painted	No	No	Yes	No

Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only	No	No	Yes	Yes
Now an invalid entry. Coupling info has it's own field. Cosmetic coupling slot	Yes	Yes	No	No
Sprung buffers	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic coupling	No	Yes	No	No
Pipework (for front)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pipework (for rear)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Mechanical
Chassis construction	Plastic & metal	Plastic & metal	Plastic & metal	Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of)	2 wheels	2 wheels	2 wheels	2 wheels
Minimum radius	Radius 2	Radius 2	Radius 2	Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Coupling type	Tension lock	Tension lock	Tension lock	Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Within tender	No	Yes	Yes	Yes

Separating the body from the chassis	Secured with one or more screws	Secured with one or more screws	Secured with one or more screws	Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type	3-pole	3-pole	3-pole	3-pole with flywheel
Motor location	Locomotive	Locomotive	Locomotive	Locomotive
Power collection	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	2 rail DC
Pickups	All except rear pony	Driving wheels and tender wheels	Driving wheels and tender wheels	Driving wheels and tender wheels
DCC speaker	No provision for speaker	No provision for speaker	Provision for 28mm round speaker	Provision for 28mm round speaker
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