Comparison of OO Class 09 models

Hornby OO Class 09 Lima OO Class 09 Bachmann Branchline OO Class 09 Hornby OO Class 09
Manufacturer Hornby Lima Bachmann Branchline Hornby
Year model introduced 1976 1978 2000 2005
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor DCC compatible but no socket. CAN motor - loco - OO DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Detailing
Wheel "aesthetics"
Coloured-plastic No Yes
No No
Nickel-plated No Yes
No No
Solid-spoked wheels No Yes
No No
Mechanical
Chassis construction No Lightweight
No No
Loco-driven wheels (number of) No 2 wheels
No No
Minimum radius No Radius 1
No No
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed No Yes
No No
Coupling type No Tension lock
No No
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis No Yes
No No
Separating the body from the chassis No Secured with one or more screws
No No
Electrical
Motor type No Pancake
No No
Motor location No Within cab
No No
Power collection No 2 rail DC
No No
Pickups No 2 out of 3 axles
No No
DCC speaker No No provision for speaker
No No
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