Comparison of OO Class 57 models

Lima OO Class 57 Bachmann Branchline OO Class 57 Heljan OO Class 57 Bachmann Branchline OO Class 57 Lima OO Class 57 Heljan OO Class 57
Manufacturer Lima Bachmann Branchline Heljan Bachmann Branchline Lima Heljan
Year model introduced 1999 2005 2005 2009 2019 2024
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 57/0 Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Class 57/3 - Dellner coupling No Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Class 57/6 - modified lights, no Dellner No Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Aerial No No Yes
No No Yes
Exhausts No No No No No Yes
Fan Grill (etched) No Yes
No Yes
No No
Handrails No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
High intensity headlight No No No No Yes
No
Jumper cables No No Yes
No No Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
No No No No
Nameplates - etched - require fitting No Yes
No Yes
No No
Radio antenna No Yes
No Yes
No No
Roof grilles (etched) No No Yes
No No Yes
Side grilles (etched) No Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Battery box Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Footsteps No Yes
No No Yes
No
Fuel tank Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pipework No Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Sand boxes No No Yes
No No Yes
Sanding gear No No Yes
Yes
No Yes
Water tank No No No No Yes
No
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed No No No No Yes
No
Detailed & painted No No Yes
No No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating No Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Window wipers No Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Traction tyres Yes
No No No Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No No No No Yes
No
Cosmetic Dellner coupling No Yes
No Yes
No No
Cosmetic screw link coupling No Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Sprung buffers No Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Pipework (for front) No Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Pipework (for rear) No Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction No No Plastic with metal parts
No Plastic
Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Lightweight
Plastic & metal
Heavy diecast
Plastic & metal
Lightweight
Heavy diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 4 wheels
12 wheels
8 wheels
12 wheels
6 wheels
8 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No No No No No
NEM pockets No Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Body clips off from chassis
Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Body clips off from chassis
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type Pancake
5-pole with flywheel
5-pole (standard)
5-pole with flywheel
No 5-pole with flywheel
Motor location 1 bogie mounted
Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
Centre of chassis
1 bogie mounted
Centre of chassis
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Directional headlights & tail lights No Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Pickups No All wheels
All wheels
All wheels
Power bogie only
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown)
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown)
Provision for 28mm round speaker
Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker
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