Comparison of OO Class 45 'Peak' models

Mainline OO Class 45 'Peak' Bachmann Branchline OO Class 45 'Peak' Bachmann Branchline OO Class 45 'Peak' Heljan OO Class 45 'Peak'
Manufacturer Mainline Bachmann Branchline Bachmann Branchline Heljan
Year model introduced 1976 2004 2009 2022
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 45 - 45/0 with sealed beam marker lights No No No Yes
Class 45 - 45/0 with split centre headcode No No No Yes
Class 45 - 45/1 with sealed beam marker lights No No No Yes
Class 45 - 45/1 with sealed beam marker lights & hi-intensity light No No No Yes
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Boiler plates No No No Yes
Boiler steps (Open or plated) No No No Yes
Company branding No No No Yes
Door handles No No No Yes
Drain cocks No No No Yes
Exhausts No No No Yes
Fan Grill (etched) No No No Yes
Fan(s) No No No Yes
Handrails No No Yes
Yes
High intensity headlight No No No Yes
Lamp irons No No No Yes
Nameplates - etched - require fitting No No Yes
Yes
Roof grilles (etched) No No No Yes
Roof hatch No No No Yes
Side grilles (etched) No No No Yes
Side grilles (plated off) No No No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Air tank No No No Yes
Battery box No No Yes
Yes
Boiler water tanks No No No Yes
Engine pipework No No Yes
No
Footsteps No No No Yes
Fuel tank No No Yes
Yes
Sand boxes No No No Yes
Sanding gear No No No Yes
Speedometer cable No No No Yes
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable)
Boiler hatch covers No No No Yes
Inner sandboxes No No No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No No No Yes
Glazing Yes
No Yes
Yes
Seating No No No Yes
Window wipers No No Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No No Yes
Yes
Coloured-plastic Yes
No No No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Yes
No No No
Electric train heating box/ pipes No No No Yes
Lifeguard No No No Yes
Multiple working sockets/ pipes No No No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front No No No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear No No No Yes
Sprung buffers No No Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic Screwlink couplings No No No Yes
NEM Couplings No No No Yes
Pipework (for front) No No Yes
No
Detail pack also contains...
Pipework No No No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction No No No Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Lightweight
No Plastic & metal
Heavy diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 6 wheels
No 8 wheels
12 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
No Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
NEM pockets No No Yes
Yes
Non-NEM socket Yes
No No No
Coupling type Tension lock
No No Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within body No No No Yes
Within chassis Yes
No Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Body clips off from chassis
No Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type Ringfield
No Can motor with 2 Flywheels
5-pole with two flywheels
Motor location Centre of chassis
No Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
Power collection 2 rail DC
No 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Cab light (operated by magnetic wand) No No No Yes
Directional headlights & tail lights No No Yes
Yes
Headlights (independent) No No No Yes
Tail lights (independent) No No No Yes
Pickups Power bogie only
No 4 out of 8 axles
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown)
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown)
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