Comparison of OO 2-6-2T Standard Class 3MT BR models
Manufacturer | Tri-ang | Bachmann Branchline |
Year model introduced | 1956 | 2009 |
DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - OO | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
Detailing | ||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
Handrails | No |
Yes |
Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
Pipe work | No |
Yes |
Safety valve | No |
Yes |
Safety valves - turned brass |
Yes |
No |
Smokebox door dart | No |
Yes |
Whistle | No |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | ||
Brake rigging chassis | No |
Yes |
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods | No |
Yes |
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish | No |
Yes |
Pipework | No |
Yes |
Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) | ||
Drain cocks | No |
Yes |
Fire irons | No |
Yes |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
Glazing | No |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
Now an invalid entry. Coupling info has it's own field. Cosmetic coupling slot | No |
Yes |
Sprung buffers | No |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||
Cosmetic coupling | No |
Yes |
Pipework (for front) | No |
Yes |
Pipework (for rear) | No |
Yes |
Detail pack also contains... | ||
Firemans tools | No |
Yes |
Mechanical | ||
Working cosmetic features | ||
Opening smokebox door | No |
Yes |
Roof vent | No |
Yes |
Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Plastic & metal |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Radius 2 |
Coupling socket/mounting | ||
Fixed |
Yes |
No |
NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
Within chassis | No |
Yes |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
Electrical | ||
Motor type |
3-pole |
3-pole |
Motor location | No |
Locomotive |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
Pickups |
2 out of 3 axles |
Driving and leading wheels only |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
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