Comparison of OO 4-6-0 Class B1 Thompson LNER models


Manufacturer	Replica Railways	Hornby	Replica Railways
Year model introduced	1987	2011	2011
DCC Capability	DCC compatible but no socket	DCC Ready. 8-pin socket	DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Handrails	No	Yes	Yes
Pipe work	No	Yes	Yes
Safety valve	No	No	Yes
Safety valves - turned brass	No	Yes	No
Smokebox door dart	No	Yes	No
Whistle	No	Yes	Yes

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

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

Tender
Houses digital decoder	No	Yes	No
Houses PCB	No	Yes	No

Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened	No	No	Yes
Coloured-plastic	No	Yes	No

Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only	No	Yes	Yes
Now an invalid entry. Coupling info has it's own field. Cosmetic coupling slot	No	Yes	No
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear	No	Yes	No
Sprung buffers	No	Yes	Yes

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

Mechanical
Chassis construction	No	Plastic & metal	Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of)	No	2 wheels	2 wheels
Minimum radius	No	Radius 2	Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets	No	Yes	Yes

Coupling type	No	Tension lock	Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis	No	Yes	Yes
Within tender	No	No	Yes

Separating the body from the chassis	No	Secured with one or more screws	Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type	No	5-pole (standard)	Can motor
Motor location	No	Locomotive	Locomotive
Power collection	No	2 rail DC	2 rail DC
Pickups	No	Driving wheels only	Driving wheels only
DCC speaker	No	No provision for speaker	No provision for speaker
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