Comparison of OO 0-6-0PT Class 57xx/ 67xx/ 8750 GWR models
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| Manufacturer | Hornby | Mainline | Bachmann Branchline | Accurascale |
| Year model introduced | 1971 | 1985 | 2005 | 2025 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - OO | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
| Detailing | ||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||
| Cab front footsteps | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Chain plate rings | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Chimney | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Coal bunker | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Coal load(s) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Dome | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lubricator mechanism | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipe work | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Release valve | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Roof hatch | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Safety valve |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
| Smokebox door (magnetically attached) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Smokebox door dart | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Toolboxes | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Water tank caps | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Whistle |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
| Whistle - turned brass | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||||
| Brake rigging chassis | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Correct-thickness "stamped" rods | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework | No |
Yes |
No | No |
| Sanding gear | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||||
| Detailed & painted | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footplate doors | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Glazing | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Window bars | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
| Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coloured-plastic | No |
Yes |
No | No |
| Metal-pin point bearings | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Painted | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lifeguard | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Sprung buffers | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||||
| Cosmetic Screwlink couplings | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||||
| Body Construction | No | No | No |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Working cosmetic features | ||||
| Roof vent | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Lightweight |
Plastic & metal |
Heavy diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
2 wheels |
6 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 1 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| NEM pockets | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Non-NEM socket | No |
Yes |
No | No |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||||
| Within boiler | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Within chassis | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
No |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | ||||
| Motor type |
3-pole |
Ringfield |
Can motor |
Coreless with flywheel |
| Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | ||||
| Firebox flicker | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pickups |
2 out of 3 axles |
All wheels |
All wheels |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for dual sugar cube speakers |
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