Comparison of OO Class 24 models
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| Manufacturer | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline | Sutton Locomotive Works | Bachmann Branchline |
| Year model introduced | 2001 | 2002 | 2008 | 2017 | 2020 |
| DCC Capability | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
| Bodyshell | |||||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | |||||
| Class 24/1 - cab roof mounted headcode box | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Detailing | |||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||||
| Door handles | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Fan Grill (etched) | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Fan(s) | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Filler Cap | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Headlamp | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Lamp irons |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Roof hatch | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||||
| Battery box | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Boiler water tanks | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Footsteps |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Framework | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Pipework | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Sand boxes | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Sanding gear |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) | |||||
| Frost grilles | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Route discs |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||||
| Crew communication doors | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Detailed & painted | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
| Seating | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Window wipers |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||||
| Chemically-blackened | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Finescale | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
| Multiple working sockets/ pipes | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Sprung buffers |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||||
| Cosmetic Screwlink couplings | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Jumper cables | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for front) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for rear) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | |||||
| Body Construction | No | No | No | No |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
No |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
8 wheels |
8 wheels |
No |
8 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
No |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No | No | No | No |
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
No |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis | No | No | No | No |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | |||||
| Motor type |
Can motor with 2 Flywheels |
Can motor with 2 Flywheels |
Can motor with 2 Flywheels |
No |
5-pole (standard) |
| Motor location |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
Locomotive |
No |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
No |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | |||||
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No | No |
Yes |
No | No |
| Headlights (independent) | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Illuminated headcodes | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Tail lights (independent) | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pickups |
All wheels |
All wheels |
All wheels |
No |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
No |
Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker |
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