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Comparison of OO 0-6-0 Class 2301 Dean Goods models

Mainline OO 0-6-0 Class 2301 Dean Goods Hornby OO 0-6-0 Class 2301 Dean Goods Oxford Rail OO 0-6-0 Class 2301 Dean Goods
Manufacturer Mainline Hornby Oxford Rail
Year model introduced 1982 1998 2017
DCC Capability Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - OO DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Handrails Yes
Yes
Yes
Lamp irons No No Yes
Reverser Yes
No No
Safety valve No Yes
No
Safety valves - turned brass No No Yes
Smokebox door dart No No Yes
Toolboxes No No Yes
Whistle No Yes
No
Whistle - turned brass Yes
No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods No No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No No Yes
Glazing No No Yes
Tender
Has enclosure for speaker No No Yes
Houses digital decoder No No Yes
Houses PCB No No Yes
Permanently coupled to locomotive Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Coloured-plastic Yes
Yes
Yes
Nickel-plated No Yes
No
Traction tyres Yes
No No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Now an invalid entry. Coupling info has it's own field. Cosmetic coupling slot No No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front Yes
Yes
Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear Yes
Yes
Yes
Sprung buffers No No Yes
Mechanical
Chassis construction Lightweight
Plastic & metal
Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 6 wheels
None
6 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 1
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets Yes
No Yes
Non-NEM socket No Yes
No
Coupling type No Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within boiler Yes
No Yes
Within tender No Yes
No
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
No
Electrical
Motor type Ringfield
Pancake
5-pole (standard)
Motor location Tender
Tender
Locomotive
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Pickups Driving wheels only
Locomotive only
5 out of 6 axles
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
Provision for 15x11mm rectangular speaker
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