Comparison of OO Class 150 'Sprinter' models

Dapol OO Class 150 'Sprinter' Bachmann Branchline OO Class 150 'Sprinter' Bachmann Branchline OO Class 150 'Sprinter'
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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