Comparison of OO 2-6-0 Class 5MT Crab LMS models
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| Manufacturer | Lima | Bachmann Branchline |
| Year model introduced | 1980 | 2003 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Coal rails | No |
Yes |
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
| Injector |
Yes |
No |
| Injector pipework |
Yes |
No |
| Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
| Pipe work | No |
Yes |
| Reverser | No |
Yes |
| Safety valve |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tender handbrakes |
Yes |
No |
| Water tank caps |
Yes |
No |
| Whistle |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Correct-thickness "stamped" rods | No |
Yes |
| Fluted connecting rods with oily finish | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
| Glazing | No |
Yes |
| Tender | ||
| Has easy-to-use coupling to loco |
Yes |
No |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
| Coloured-plastic |
Yes |
No |
| Nickel-plated |
Yes |
No |
| Solid-spoked wheels |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front |
Yes |
No |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear |
Yes |
No |
| Sprung buffers | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||
| Pipework (for front) | No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for rear) | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
None |
2 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No |
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
No |
| Within tender | No |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
No |
| Electrical | ||
| Motor type |
Pancake |
Can motor |
| Motor location |
Tender |
Locomotive |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Pickups |
All except front pony |
Driving and leading wheels only |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View |
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