Comparison of OO 4-6-0 Class 49xx Hall GWR models
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| Manufacturer | Hornby | Bachmann Branchline | Hornby |
| Year model introduced | 1966 | 2005 | 2015 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - OO | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
| Bodyshell | |||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | |||
| Class 66 - Standard, as introduced | No |
Yes |
No |
| Detailing | |||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Whistle |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Whistle - turned brass | No |
Yes |
No |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||
| Brake rigging chassis | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Correct-thickness "stamped" rods | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fluted connecting rods with oily finish | No | No |
Yes |
| Sprung front bogie | No |
Yes |
No |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
No |
| Glazing | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tender | |||
| Has easy-to-use coupling to loco |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Has enclosure for speaker | No | No |
Yes |
| Houses digital decoder | No | No |
Yes |
| Houses PCB | No | No |
Yes |
| Permanently coupled to locomotive | No | No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
| Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Coloured-plastic | No | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mechanical | |||
| Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No | No |
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||
| Within chassis | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
No |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | |||
| Motor type |
3-pole |
Can motor |
3-pole with flywheel |
| Motor location |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Pickups |
2 out of 3 axles |
Driving wheels only |
Driving wheels and tender wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
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