Comparison of OO VEA vanwide van models
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| Manufacturer | Hornby | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline |
| Year model introduced | 1979 | 2004 | 2022 |
| DCC Capability | Unpowered | Unpowered | Unpowered |
| Detailing | |||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||
| Handbrake wheel/ lever |
Yes |
Yes |
? |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
| Coloured-plastic |
Yes |
No | No |
| Mechanical | |||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No | No |
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View |