Comparison of OO 4-6-0 Standard Class 5MT BR models
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| Manufacturer | Trix | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline |
| Year model introduced | 1959 | 2002 | 2005 |
| DCC Capability | DCC incompatible | DCC compatible but no socket. CAN motor - loco - OO | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
| Detailing | |||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
| Handrails |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipe work | No | No |
Yes |
| Reverser | No | No |
Yes |
| Safety valve | No | No |
Yes |
| Safety valves - turned brass | No | No |
Yes |
| Tender ladder |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Whistle |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||
| Brake rigging chassis | No | No |
Yes |
| Correct-thickness "stamped" rods | No | No |
Yes |
| Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) | |||
| Drain cocks | No | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
| Glazing | No | No |
Yes |
| Tender | |||
| Has easy-to-use coupling to loco |
Yes |
No | No |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
| Chemically-blackened | No | No |
Yes |
| Nickel-plated |
Yes |
No | No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No | No |
Yes |
| Sprung buffers | No | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||
| Pipework (for front) | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for rear) | No | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | |||
| Chassis construction |
Diecast |
No |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
No |
2 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
No |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No | No |
| NEM pockets | No | No |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Peco style |
No |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||
| Within chassis | No | No |
Yes |
| Within tender |
Yes |
No |
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 |
No |
3-pole |
| Motor location |
Locomotive |
No |
Locomotive |
| Power collection |
2 or 3 rail DC |
No |
2 rail DC |
| Pickups | No | No |
Driving wheels only |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No |
No provision for speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View |