Comparison of OO VEA vanwide van models

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Manufacturer Hornby Bachmann Branchline Bachmann Branchline
Year model introduced 1979 2004 2022
DCC Capability Unpowered Unpowered Unpowered
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Handrails No Yes
Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Handbrake wheel/ lever Yes
Yes
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Wheel "aesthetics"
Coloured-plastic Yes
No No
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
Plastic
Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Plastic & metal
Plastic & metal
Plastic & metal
Minimum radius Radius 1
Radius 1
Radius 1
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No No
NEM pockets No Yes
Yes
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
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