Compare OO 2-6-2T Class 45xx/ 4575/ 55xx 'Small Prairie' GWR
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| Manufacturer | Lima | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline | Rapido Trains UK |
| Year model introduced | 1978 | 2003 | 2012 | 2024 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
| Bodyshell | ||||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | ||||
| GWR 'Small Prairie' - large sloping side tanks | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| GWR 'Small Prairie' - small side tanks | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Detailing | ||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||
| 2 wire stays |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Drain cocks | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Reverser | No |
Yes |
No | No |
| Safety valve |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Smokebox door dart | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Water tank caps |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Whistle |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||||
| Brake rigging chassis | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Correct-thickness "stamped" rods | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Fluted connecting rods with oily finish | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Footsteps | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Pipework | No |
Yes |
No | No |
| Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||||
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
No | No |
| Footplate doors | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Glazing | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
| Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Nickel-plated |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Sprung buffers | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||||
| Cosmetic Screwlink couplings | No |
Yes |
No | No |
| Pipework (for front) | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Pipework (for rear) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Mechanical | ||||
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
No |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
No |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
No |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
No |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
No |
| Electrical | ||||
| Motor type |
Pancake |
3-pole |
3-pole |
No |
| Motor location |
Within cab |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
No |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
No |
| Pickups |
2 out of 3 axles |
All except rear pony |
Driving wheels only |
No |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View | View |