Comparison of OO 4-6-2 Class A2 Peppercorn LNER models


Manufacturer	Trix	Bachmann Branchline	Bachmann Branchline
Year model introduced	1970	2010	2012
DCC Capability	DCC incompatible	DCC Ready. 8-pin socket	DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Handrails	Yes	Yes	No
Pipe work	No	Yes	No
Safety valve	No	Yes	No
Safety valves - turned brass	Yes	No	No
Smoke deflectors	Yes	No	No
Whistle	No	Yes	No

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
Fallplate	No	Yes	No
Glazing	Yes	Yes	No

Tender
Has easy-to-use coupling to loco	Yes	Yes	No

Wheel "aesthetics"
Nickel-plated	Yes	No	No
Painted	Yes	Yes	No
Traction tyres	Yes	No	No

Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only	No	Yes	No
Sprung buffers	No	Yes	No

Mechanical
Chassis construction	Diecast	Plastic & metal	No
Loco-driven wheels (number of)	4 wheels	2 wheels	No
Minimum radius	Radius 1	Radius 2	No
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed	Yes	No	No
NEM pockets	No	Yes	No

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

Separating the body from the chassis	Secured with one or more screws	Secured with one or more screws	No
Electrical
Motor type	3-pole	3-pole	No
Motor location	No	Locomotive	No
Power collection	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	No
Pickups	No	Driving wheels only	No
DCC speaker	No provision for speaker	No provision for speaker	No
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