Comparison of OO 0-6-0T Class 3F 'Jinty' MR/LMS models
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| Manufacturer | Tri-ang | Hornby | Bachmann Branchline | Hornby | Hornby | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline |
| Year model introduced | 1953 | 1978 | 2004 | 2005 | 2009 | 2011 | 2018 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - OO | DCC compatible but no socket. Scalextric-type motor | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC incompatible | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
| Detailing | |||||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||||||
| Chimney | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coal rails | No | No |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dome | No | No |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No | No |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipe work | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Safety valve |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Smokebox door numberplate | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Water tank caps | No | No |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Whistle | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||||||
| Brake rigging chassis | No | No |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Correct-thickness "stamped" rods | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fluted connecting rods with oily finish |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footsteps |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No | No |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||||||
| Detailed | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
| Detailed & painted | No | No |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footplate doors | No | No |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Glazing | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||||||
| Chemically-blackened | No | No |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Painted |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Solid-spoked wheels |
Yes |
No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||||||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No | No |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sprung buffers | No | No |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||||||
| Pipework (for front) | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
| Pipework (for rear) | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
| Mechanical | |||||||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
No |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Plastic & metal |
Lightweight |
No |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
No |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 1 |
No |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||||||
| Fixed |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
| NEM pockets | No | No |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
No |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||||||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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 |
Secured with one or more screws |
No |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | |||||||
| Motor type |
Ringfield |
Ringfield |
Can motor |
Type 7 |
No |
3-pole |
3-pole |
| Motor location |
Within cab |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
No |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
No |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Pickups |
2 out of 3 axles |
All wheels |
All wheels |
All wheels |
No |
All wheels |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for 23mm round speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No |
Provision for 23mm round speaker |
Provision for 23mm round speaker |
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