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