Comparison of OO Lowmac well wagon models
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| Manufacturer | Hornby Dublo | Airfix GMR (Great Model Railways) | Rapido Trains UK |
| Year model introduced | 1961 | 1977 | 2024 |
| DCC Capability | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered |
| Detailing | |||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
| Tie-down points | No | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||
| Brake rigging chassis | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Handbrake wheel/ lever | No | No |
Yes |
| Vacuum tank | No | No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
| Chemically-blackened | No | No |
Yes |
| Metal-pin point bearings | No | No |
Yes |
| Painted | No | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No | No |
Yes |
| Sprung buffers | No | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||
| Cosmetic coupling | No | No |
Yes |
| Detail pack also contains... | |||
| Wagon load - 4 replacement wheelsets with carriers | No | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | |||
| Body Construction | No | No |
Partial diecast with plastic parts |
| Chassis construction | No |
Lightweight |
Diecast |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No | No |
| NEM pockets | No | No |
Yes |
| Non-NEM socket | No |
Yes |
No |
| Coupling type |
Peco style |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View |