Comparison of OO 4-6-0 Class 78xx Manor GWR models
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| Manufacturer | Mainline | Dapol | Accurascale |
| Year model introduced | 1980 | 2022 | 2023 |
| DCC Capability | DCC incompatible. Split Chassis | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
| Detailing | |||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
| Chimney | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coal load(s) | No |
Yes |
No |
| Dome | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Drain cocks | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Individual plates on top of running board | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Injector | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Injector pipework | No | No |
Yes |
| Lamp irons |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Nameplates - plastic - pre-fitted |
Yes |
No | No |
| Numberplates - plastic - require fitting | No |
Yes |
No |
| Numbers - etched - pre fitted | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipe work | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Regulator linkage | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Reverser |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Safety valve | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Safety valves - turned brass | No | No |
Yes |
| Smokebox door (magnetically attached) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Smokebox door dart |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Smokebox door numberplate | No | No |
Yes |
| Tender handbrakes | No |
Yes |
No |
| Water scoop |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Whistle |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Whistle guard |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||
| Brake rigging chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Correct-thickness "stamped" rods |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fluted connecting rods with oily finish | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footsteps |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Inside valve gear (cosmetic) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework | No |
Yes |
No |
| Sanding gear |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sprung front bogie | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fallplate |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tender | |||
| Has easy-to-use coupling to loco | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Has enclosure for speaker | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Houses digital decoder | No | No |
Yes |
| Houses PCB |
? |
No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
| Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Painted |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||
| Cosmetic screw link coupling | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lifeguard | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sprung buffers | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||
| Pipework (for rear) | No |
Yes |
No |
| Detail pack also contains... | |||
| Tool for removing PCB | No |
Yes |
No |
| Mechanical | |||
| Body Construction | No |
Partial diecast with plastic parts |
Partial diecast with plastic parts |
| Working cosmetic features | |||
| Opening smokebox door | No |
Yes |
No |
| Chassis construction |
Split-chassis |
Heavy diecast |
Heavy diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
6 wheels |
6 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| 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 boiler |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Within chassis | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Within tender |
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 |
| Electrical | |||
| Motor type |
3-pole with flywheel |
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels |
3-pole with flywheel |
| Motor location |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | |||
| Firebox flicker | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pickups |
Driving wheels only |
All except front bogie |
No |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
Provision for speaker - one in smokebox and two in tender |
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