Comparison of OO 12 ton tank models


Manufacturer	Hornby	Wrenn	Dapol	Oxford Rail
Year model introduced	1974	1980	2004	2020
DCC Capability	Unpowered	Unpowered	Unpowered	Unpowered
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
2 wire stays	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Body supports	Yes	Yes	No	No
Roof hatch	Yes	Yes	No	No

Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Handbrake wheel/ lever	Yes	Yes	No	No

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

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

Mechanical
Body Construction	Plastic	Plastic	No	No
Chassis construction	Lightweight	Diecast	Lightweight	No
Minimum radius	Radius 1	Radius 1	Radius 1	No
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed	Yes	Yes	No	No
NEM pockets	No	No	Yes	No

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

Separating the body from the chassis	No	Secured with one or more screws	No	No
Electrical
Motor type	No	No	No	Not motorised
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