Comparison of OO Class 66 models

Lima OO Class 66 Bachmann Branchline OO Class 66 Lima OO Class 66 Bachmann Branchline OO Class 66 Hattons Originals OO Class 66 Lima OO Class 66 Hattons Originals OO Class 66
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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