Comparison of OO Class 101 'Met-Cam' models

Hornby OO Class 101 'Met-Cam' Lima OO Class 101 'Met-Cam' Lima OO Class 101 'Met-Cam' Bachmann Branchline OO Class 101 'Met-Cam'
Manufacturer Hornby Lima Lima Bachmann Branchline
Year model introduced 1958 1997 2008 2014
DCC Capability Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
DMU - cab front headcode box No No No Yes
DMU - roof mounted destination box No No No Yes
DMU - roof mounted headcode box No No No Yes
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Coach-end railings No No No Yes
Door handles No No No Yes
Exhausts No No No Yes
Handrails No No No Yes
Lamp irons No No No Yes
Vestibules No No No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Air tank No No No Yes
Battery box No Yes
Yes
Yes
Driveshafts (cosmetic) No No No Yes
Engine No Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine pipework No Yes
Yes
Yes
Footsteps No No Yes
Yes
Fuel tank No Yes
Yes
Yes
Pipework No Yes
Yes
No
Speedometer cable No No No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted No No Yes
Yes
Glazing No Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating No No Yes
Yes
Window wipers No No Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No No Yes
Yes
Traction tyres No No Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Sprung buffers No No No Yes
Underframe-mounted horns No No No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic Screwlink couplings No No No Yes
Pipework (for front) No No No Yes
Pipework (for rear) No No No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction No No Plastic
No
Chassis construction No Lightweight
Lightweight
Lightweight
Loco-driven wheels (number of) No 4 wheels
4 wheels
4 wheels
Minimum radius No Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Drawbar coupling No No No Yes
Fixed No Yes
Yes
No
NEM pockets No No No Yes
Coupling type No Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis No Yes
Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis No No Secured with one or more screws
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type No Pancake
3-pole with flywheel
3-pole with flywheel
Motor location No 1 bogie mounted
1 bogie mounted
1 bogie mounted
Power collection No 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Directional headlights & tail lights No No No Yes
Illuminated headcodes No No No Yes
Interior lighting No No No Yes
Pickups No No Power Car only
All wheels
DCC speaker No No provision for speaker
No provision for speaker
Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker
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