Comparison of OO BR standard 20 ton brake van models


Manufacturer	Hornby Dublo	Hornby	Hornby Dublo	Mainline	Lima	Hornby	Mainline	Mainline	Mainline	Bachmann Branchline	Bachmann Branchline	Hornby
Year model introduced	1959	1967	1974	1976	1977	1982	1985	1987	1990	2002	2003	2011
DCC Capability	Unpowered	Unpowered	Unpowered	Unpowered	Unpowered	Unpowered	Unpowered	Unpowered	Unpowered	Unpowered	Unpowered	Unpowered
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Handrails	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No
Lamp irons	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No

Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No
Footsteps	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No

Cab, footplate & interior detail
Glazing	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No

Wheel "aesthetics"
Nickel-plated	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No

Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No
Pipework - pre-fitted to front	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No

Mechanical
Chassis construction	Diecast	No	No	Lightweight	No	No	No	No	No	Lightweight	No	No
Minimum radius	Radius 1	No	No	Radius 1	No	No	No	No	No	Radius 1	No	No
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
NEM pockets	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No

Coupling type	Peco style	No	No	Tension lock	No	No	No	No	No	Tension lock	No	No
Separating the body from the chassis	Secured with one or more screws	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
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Comparison of OO BR standard 20 ton brake van models

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