Comparison of OO 4-6-2 Class A1 Peppercorn LNER models
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| Manufacturer | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline | Hornby |
| Year model introduced | 2001 | 2005 | 2010 | 2011 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
| Detailing | ||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lamp irons |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Oil lubricators | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Pipe work | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Safety valve |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Safety valves - turned brass | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Smoke deflectors |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Smokebox door dart |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Water scoop |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Whistle |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||||
| Brake rigging chassis | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Correct-thickness "stamped" rods | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Fluted connecting rods with oily finish |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Sprung front bogie |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
| Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) | ||||
| Drain cocks |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Fire irons |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||||
| Detailed & painted |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Fallplate |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Footplate doors |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tender | ||||
| Has enclosure for speaker | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Houses digital decoder | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Houses PCB | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Permanently coupled to locomotive | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
| Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Finescale | No |
Yes |
No | No |
| Painted | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Now an invalid entry. Coupling info has it's own field. Cosmetic coupling slot |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
| Sprung buffers |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||||
| Cosmetic coupling | No |
Yes |
No | No |
| Pipework (for front) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework (for rear) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||||
| Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
| NEM pockets |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||||
| Within chassis | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Within tender | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | ||||
| Motor type |
3-pole |
3-pole |
3-pole |
3-pole with flywheel |
| Motor location |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Pickups |
All except rear pony |
Driving wheels and tender wheels |
Driving wheels and tender wheels |
Driving wheels and tender wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
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