Comparison of OO 8 & 12 ton Cattle van models
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| Manufacturer | Hornby Dublo | Tri-ang | Hornby Dublo | Mainline | Mainline | Hornby Dublo | Bachmann Branchline |
| Year model introduced | 1938 | 1956 | 1958 | 1977 | 2002 | 2007 | 2009 |
| DCC Capability | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered |
| Detailing | |||||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||||||
| 2 wire stays | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||||||
| Brake rigging chassis |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||||||
| Nickel-plated | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||||||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | |||||||
| Chassis construction |
Diecast |
No |
Diecast |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Diecast |
Lightweight |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
No |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||||||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| NEM pockets | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Peco style |
No |
Peco style |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Peco style |
Tension lock |
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