Comparison of OO 0-6-0PT Class 94xx GWR models


Manufacturer	Graham Farish	Lima	Bachmann Branchline
Year model introduced	1961	1979	2021
DCC Capability	DCC incompatible	DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor	DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Chimney	No	Yes	No
Handrails	Yes	Yes	No
Safety valve	No	Yes	No
Water tank caps	No	Yes	No
Whistle	No	Yes	No

Wheel "aesthetics"
Coloured-plastic	Yes	No	No
Nickel-plated	Yes	No	No
Solid-spoked wheels	No	Yes	No

Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Pipework - pre-fitted to front	No	Yes	No
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear	No	Yes	No

Mechanical
Chassis construction	Diecast	Lightweight	No
Loco-driven wheels (number of)	2 wheels	2 wheels	No
Minimum radius	Radius 1	Radius 1	No
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed	Yes	Yes	No

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

Separating the body from the chassis	Secured with one or more screws	Secured with one or more screws	No
Electrical
Motor type	5-pole (standard)	Pancake	No
Motor location	Locomotive	Within cab	No
Power collection	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	No
Pickups	2 out of 3 axles	2 out of 3 axles	No
DCC speaker	No provision for speaker	No provision for speaker	No
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