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Comparison of OO 0-6-2T Class 56xx/ 66xx GWR models

Mainline OO 0-6-2T Class 56xx/ 66xx GWR Bachmann Branchline OO 0-6-2T Class 56xx/ 66xx GWR Bachmann Branchline OO 0-6-2T Class 56xx/ 66xx GWR
Manufacturer Mainline Bachmann Branchline Bachmann Branchline
Year model introduced 1983 2002 2005
DCC Capability Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor DCC compatible but no socket DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Handrails Yes
Yes
Yes
Injector pipework No No Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
No
Pipe work No Yes
Yes
Regulator linkage No No Yes
Reverser No Yes
No
Safety valve No Yes
Yes
Smokebox door dart No Yes
Yes
Water tank caps No Yes
Yes
Whistle No Yes
Yes
Whistle - turned brass Yes
No No
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis Yes
No Yes
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Yes
No No
Footsteps No Yes
No
Pipework No Yes
Yes
Sanding gear Yes
Yes
Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Glazing Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No No Yes
Coloured-plastic Yes
No No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Yes
Yes
Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front Yes
Yes
Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear Yes
Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Pipework (for front) No Yes
No
Pipework (for rear) No Yes
No
Detail pack also contains...
Firemans tools No Yes
No
Mechanical
Chassis construction Lightweight (ex Lima)
Plastic & metal
Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 2 wheels
2 wheels
2 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets No Yes
Yes
Non-NEM socket Yes
No No
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within boiler Yes
Yes
No
Within chassis No Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type 3-pole
3-pole
3-pole
Motor location Locomotive
Locomotive
Locomotive
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Pickups Driving wheels only
All wheels
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
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