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Comparison of OO 0-6-0 Class 3F MR/LMS models

Hornby OO 0-6-0 Class 3F MR/LMS Bachmann Branchline OO 0-6-0 Class 3F MR/LMS
Manufacturer Hornby Bachmann Branchline
Year model introduced 1958 2011
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Coal rails No Yes
Handrails No Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
Reverser No Yes
Safety valves - turned brass No Yes
Tender handbrakes No Yes
Water scoop No Yes
Whistle - turned brass No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No Yes
Glazing No Yes
Tender
Houses digital decoder No Yes
Houses PCB No Yes
Permanently coupled to locomotive No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Now an invalid entry. Coupling info has it's own field. Cosmetic coupling slot No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear No Yes
Mechanical
Chassis construction No Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of) No 2 wheels
Minimum radius No Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets No Yes
Coupling type No Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within tender No Yes
Electrical
Motor type No 3-pole
Motor location No Locomotive
Power collection No 2 rail DC
Pickups No Driving wheels only
DCC speaker No No provision for speaker
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