Comparison of OO 8 & 12 ton Cattle van models

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Manufacturer	Hornby Dublo	Tri-ang	Hornby Dublo	Mainline	Mainline	Hornby Dublo	Bachmann Branchline
Year model introduced	1938	1956	1958	1977	2002	2007	2009
DCC Capability	Unpowered	Unpowered	Unpowered	Unpowered	Unpowered	Unpowered	Unpowered
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
2 wire stays	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes

Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Wheel "aesthetics"
Nickel-plated	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes

Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes

Mechanical
Chassis construction	Diecast	No	Diecast	Lightweight	Lightweight	Diecast	Lightweight
Minimum radius	Radius 1	No	Radius 1	Radius 1	Radius 1	Radius 1	Radius 1
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
NEM pockets	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes

Coupling type	Peco style	No	Peco style	Tension lock	Tension lock	Peco style	Tension lock
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