Manufacturer | Lima | Bachmann Branchline | Lima | Bachmann Branchline | Hattons Originals | Lima | Hattons Originals |
Year model introduced | 1999 | 2005 | 2007 | 2007 | 2019 | 2023 | 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. 21-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
Bodyshell | |||||||
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | |||||||
Class 66 - Low emissions | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Class 66 - Standard, as introduced |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Detailing | |||||||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||||||
Bodyside doors | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Door handles | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Door steps | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Etched horn grille | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Exhausts | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Fan Grill (etched) | No | No | No |
Yes |
No | No | No |
Handrails | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Headlamp | No | No |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
No |
High intensity headlight | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Horn(s) | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Lamp irons | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Nameplates - etched - require fitting | No | No | No |
Yes |
No | No | No |
Pipe work | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Release valve | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Roof grilles | No | No | No |
Yes |
No | No | No |
Roof grilles (etched) | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Roof piping | No | No | No |
Yes |
No | No | No |
Side grilles (etched) | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Wing mirrors | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | |||||||
Battery box |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Footsteps |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Fuel tank |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Pipework | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Sand boxes | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Sanding gear | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Speedometer cable | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||||||
Crew figure(s) | No | No | No |
Yes |
No | No | No |
Detailed | No | No |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
No |
Detailed & painted | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Glazing |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Seating | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Window wipers | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | |||||||
Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Compensated axles | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Metal-pin point bearings | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Painted | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Traction tyres |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No | No |
Yes |
No |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||||||
Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No | No | No |
Yes |
No | No | No |
Cosmetic screw link coupling | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Front valance | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Lifeguard | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Multiple working sockets/ pipes | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Sprung buffers | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||||||
NEM Couplings | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Pipework (for front) | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Pipework (for rear) | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Valances | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Mechanical | |||||||
Body Construction | No |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
Working cosmetic features | |||||||
Rotating Axleboxes | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Diecast |
Lightweight |
Diecast |
Heavy diecast |
Lightweight |
Heavy diecast |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
12 wheels |
4 wheels |
12 wheels |
12 wheels |
4 wheels |
12 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Coupling socket/mounting | |||||||
Fixed |
Yes |
No | No | No | No | No | No |
NEM pockets | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||||||
Within body | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Within chassis |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Separating the body from the chassis | No |
Secured with one or more screws |
Body clips off from chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs |
Body clips off from chassis |
Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs |
Electrical | |||||||
Motor type |
Pancake |
Can motor with 2 Flywheels |
5-pole (standard) |
Can motor with 2 Flywheels |
5-pole with two flywheels |
5-pole (standard) |
5-pole with two flywheels |
Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Centre of chassis |
1 bogie mounted |
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 |
2 rail DC |
Working lights | |||||||
Cab light | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Day/ Night modes | No | No | No | No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Directional headlights & tail lights | No | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Pickups | No |
All wheels |
All wheels |
All wheels |
All wheels |
All wheels |
All wheels |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker |
Provision for 65mm x 29mm x 14mm speaker (Hattons Rail Rumble) |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Provision for 65mm x 29mm x 14mm speaker (Hattons Rail Rumble) |
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