Comparison of OO 0-6-0T Class 3F 'Jinty' MR/LMS models


Manufacturer	Tri-ang	Hornby	Bachmann Branchline	Hornby	Hornby	Bachmann Branchline	Bachmann Branchline
Year model introduced	1953	1978	2004	2005	2009	2011	2018
DCC Capability	DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - OO	DCC compatible but no socket. Scalextric-type motor	DCC compatible but no socket	DCC incompatible	DCC Ready. 8-pin socket	DCC Ready. 8-pin socket	DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Chimney	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Coal rails	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Dome	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Handrails	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lamp irons	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Pipe work	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Safety valve	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Smokebox door numberplate	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Water tank caps	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Whistle	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

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

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

Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Painted	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Solid-spoked wheels	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No

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

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

Mechanical
Body Construction	Plastic	Plastic with metal parts	Plastic with metal parts	Plastic with metal parts	No	Plastic with metal parts	Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction	Lightweight	Lightweight	Plastic & metal	Lightweight	No	Plastic & metal	Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of)	2 wheels	2 wheels	2 wheels	2 wheels	No	2 wheels	2 wheels
Minimum radius	Radius 1	Radius 1	Radius 2	Radius 1	No	Radius 2	Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
NEM pockets	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes

Coupling type	Tension lock	Tension lock	Tension lock	Tension lock	No	Tension lock	Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	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	No	Secured with one or more screws	Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type	Ringfield	Ringfield	Can motor	Type 7	No	3-pole	3-pole
Motor location	Within cab	Centre of chassis	Centre of chassis	Centre of chassis	No	Centre of chassis	Centre of chassis
Power collection	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	No	2 rail DC	2 rail DC
Pickups	2 out of 3 axles	All wheels	All wheels	All wheels	No	All wheels	All wheels
DCC speaker	No provision for speaker	No provision for speaker	Provision for 23mm round speaker	No provision for speaker	No	Provision for 23mm round speaker	Provision for 23mm round speaker
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