Comparison of OO Class 25 models

Hornby OO Class 25 Bachmann Branchline OO Class 25 Bachmann Branchline OO Class 25 Bachmann Branchline OO Class 25 Heljan OO Class 25 Bachmann Branchline OO Class 25 Sutton Locomotive Works OO Class 25
Manufacturer Hornby Bachmann Branchline Bachmann Branchline Bachmann Branchline Heljan Bachmann Branchline Sutton Locomotive Works
Year model introduced 1977 2001 2003 2006 2021 2023 2023
DCC Capability Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor 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 DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 25 - ETHEL train heating units (unmotorised) No No No No Yes
No No
Class 25/0 - original/old style - vents on sides Yes
No Yes
Yes
No Yes
No
Class 25/3 - Exhaust (Original) No No No No Yes
No No
Class 25/3 - Exhaust (Revised) No No No No Yes
No No
Class 25/3 - vents on roof "New style" No Yes
No Yes
Yes
No No
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Door handles No No No No Yes
No No
Etched horn grille No No No No Yes
No No
Exhausts No No No No Yes
Yes
No
Fan Grill (etched) No No No No Yes
No No
Fan(s) No No No No Yes
No No
Handrails Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Jumper cables No No No No Yes
Yes
No
Lamp irons No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Pipe work No No No No Yes
Yes
No
Side grilles (etched) No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Chassis/underframe detail
Battery box Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
?
No
Footsteps Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
?
No
Fuel tank Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
?
No
Sanding gear No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
?
No
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable)
Bodyside grille plates No No No No Yes
No No
Step plates No No No No Yes
No No
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Crew figure(s) No Yes
Yes
Yes
No ?
No
Detailed & painted No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
?
No
Glazing Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Seating No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
?
No
Window wipers No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
?
No
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No ?
No
Painted No No No No Yes
No No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No Yes
Yes
Yes
No ?
No
Cosmetic screw link coupling No No No No Yes
?
No
Lifeguard No No No No Yes
?
No
Pipework - pre-fitted to front No No No No Yes
?
No
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear No No No No Yes
?
No
Sprung buffers No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
?
No
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic coupling No No No No Yes
No No
Pipework (for front) No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
?
No
Pipework (for rear) No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
?
No
Snow plough No No No No Yes
No No
Mechanical
Body Construction No No No No Plastic with metal parts
Plastic with metal parts
No
Chassis construction Lightweight
Diecast
Diecast
Diecast
Diecast
Diecast
No
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 4 wheels
8 wheels
8 wheels
8 wheels
8 wheels
8 wheels
No
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
No
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No No No No No No
NEM pockets No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Non-NEM socket No Yes
Yes
No No No No
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
No
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Separating the body from the chassis Simple to do, without damaging any loco parts
Simple to do, without damaging any loco parts
Simple to do, without damaging any loco parts
Simple to do, without damaging any loco parts
Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
No
Electrical
Motor type Ringfield
Can motor with 2 Flywheels
Can motor with 2 Flywheels
Can motor with 2 Flywheels
5-pole with two flywheels
5-pole with two flywheels
No
Motor location 1 bogie mounted
Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
No
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
No
Working lights
Cab light No No No No Yes
Yes
No
Directional headlights & tail lights No No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Illuminated headcodes Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No No
Tail lights (independent) No No No No Yes
No No
Pickups 3 out of 4 axles
All wheels
All wheels
All wheels
All wheels
All wheels
No
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
Provision for 28mm round speaker
Provision for 28mm round speaker
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown)
Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker
Pre-fitted
No
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