Comparison of OO 2-6-0 Standard Class 4MT BR models

Bachmann Branchline OO 2-6-0 Standard Class 4MT BR Accurascale OO 2-6-0 Standard Class 4MT BR
Manufacturer Bachmann Branchline Accurascale
Year model introduced 2007 2026
DCC Capability DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Handrails Yes
No
Injector pipework Yes
No
Lamp irons Yes
No
Pipe work Yes
No
Reverser Yes
No
Safety valve Yes
No
Safety valves - turned brass Yes
No
Smokebox door dart Yes
No
Tender ladder Yes
No
Water scoop Yes
No
Water tank caps Yes
No
Whistle Yes
No
Chassis/underframe detail
Brake rigging chassis Yes
No
Fluted connecting rods with oily finish Yes
No
Footsteps Yes
No
Sanding gear Yes
No
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable)
Drain cocks Yes
No
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted Yes
No
Fallplate Yes
No
Footplate doors Yes
No
Glazing Yes
No
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Yes
No
Sprung buffers Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Pipework (for front) Yes
No
Pipework (for rear) Yes
No
Mechanical
Chassis construction Plastic & metal
No
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 2 wheels
No
Minimum radius Radius 2
No
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets Yes
No
Coupling type Tension lock
No
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
No
Separating the body from the chassis Secured with one or more screws
No
Electrical
Motor type 3-pole
No
Motor location Locomotive
No
Power collection 2 rail DC
No
Pickups Driving wheels and tender wheels
No
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No
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