Manufacturer | Dapol | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline |
Year model introduced | 1992 | 2008 | 2014 |
DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
Bodyshell | |||
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | |||
Class 150/1 | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Class 150/2 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Detailing | |||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
Destination blinds/ box | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Door handles | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Door interlock lights | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Door steps | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Etched exhaust surround | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Exhausts | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Gangway corridor connectors | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Handrails | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Radio antenna | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Vents |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | |||
Air tank |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Battery box | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Engine |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Engine pipework | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Exhaust silencer | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Footsteps | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
Crew figure(s) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Detailed guards compartment | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Passenger figures | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Seating |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Tables | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Window wipers | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Painted | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||
Underframe-mounted horns | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||
Cosmetic BSI coupling | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Snow plough | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Mechanical | |||
Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
4 wheels |
4 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Coupling socket/mounting | |||
Drawbar coupling | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Fixed |
Yes |
No | No |
NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock (Ends) & Drawbar (Between each coach) |
Tension lock (Ends) & Drawbar (Between each coach) |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||
Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs |
Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs |
Electrical | |||
Motor type |
Motorised (Unknown Type) |
5-pole with flywheel |
5-pole with flywheel |
Motor location |
End of chassis |
End of chassis |
Low profile mechanism below floor |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
Working lights | |||
Directional headlights & tail lights | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Interior lighting | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Pickups |
Power bogie only |
All wheels |
All wheels |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
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