Comparison of OO 9 plank open models
Manufacturer | Airfix GMR (Great Model Railways) | Mainline | Dapol | Dapol |
Year model introduced | 1981 | 1983 | 1985 | 2005 |
DCC Capability | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered |
Detailing | ||||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||
Bodyside beams | No | No | No |
Yes |
Door operating equipment | No | No | No |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | ||||
Brake rigging chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Framework | No | No | No |
Yes |
Handbrake wheel/ lever | No | No | No |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
Painted | No | No | No |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||
Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No | No | No |
Yes |
Mechanical | ||||
Body Construction | No | No | No |
Plastic |
Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
NEM pockets | No | No | No |
Yes |
Non-NEM socket |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
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