Comparison of OO 2-6-0 Class 5MT Crab LMS models
Manufacturer | Lima | Bachmann Branchline |
Year model introduced | 1980 | 2003 |
DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
Detailing | ||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
Coal rails | No |
Yes |
Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
Injector |
Yes |
No |
Injector pipework |
Yes |
No |
Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
Pipe work | No |
Yes |
Reverser | No |
Yes |
Safety valve |
Yes |
Yes |
Tender handbrakes |
Yes |
No |
Water tank caps |
Yes |
No |
Whistle |
Yes |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | ||
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods | No |
Yes |
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish | No |
Yes |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
Glazing | No |
Yes |
Tender | ||
Has easy-to-use coupling to loco |
Yes |
No |
Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
Coloured-plastic |
Yes |
No |
Nickel-plated |
Yes |
No |
Solid-spoked wheels |
Yes |
No |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
Pipework - pre-fitted to front |
Yes |
No |
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear |
Yes |
No |
Sprung buffers | No |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||
Pipework (for front) | No |
Yes |
Pipework (for rear) | No |
Yes |
Mechanical | ||
Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Plastic & metal |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
None |
2 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Coupling socket/mounting | ||
Fixed |
Yes |
No |
NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
Within chassis |
Yes |
No |
Within tender | No |
Yes |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
No |
Electrical | ||
Motor type |
Pancake |
Can motor |
Motor location |
Tender |
Locomotive |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
Pickups |
All except front pony |
Driving and leading wheels only |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
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