Compare OO Class 04
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| Manufacturer | Rapido Trains UK | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline |
| Year model introduced | 1905 | 1997 | 2013 |
| DCC Capability | DCC suitability unknown | DCC incompatible. Split Chassis | DCC Ready. 6-pin socket |
| Detailing | |||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
| Exhausts | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Headlamp | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Horn(s) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||
| Air tank | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Correct-thickness "stamped" rods | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sand boxes | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
| Crew figure(s) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Detailed | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Glazing | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
| Painted | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Front valance | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sprung buffers | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mechanical | |||
| Body Construction | No |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction | No |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) | No |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
| Minimum radius | No |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type | No |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||
| Within chassis | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis | No |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | |||
| Motor type | No |
3-pole |
3-pole |
| Motor location | No |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection | No |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Pickups | No |
All wheels |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker | No |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View |

