Comparison of OO Class 156 'Super Sprinter' models

Lima OO Class 156 'Super Sprinter' Lima OO Class 156 'Super Sprinter' Realtrack OO Class 156 'Super Sprinter'
Manufacturer Lima Lima Realtrack
Year model introduced 1989 2006 2017
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready 21-pin. 2 decoders required
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Door handles No No Yes
Etched exhaust surround No No Yes
Exhausts Yes
Yes
Yes
Handrails Yes
Yes
Yes
Jumper cables No No Yes
Lamp irons No No Yes
NRN (National Radio Network) Pod No No Yes
Vestibules No No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Air tank No No Yes
Battery box No No Yes
Compressor No No Yes
Engine No No Yes
Engine pipework No No Yes
Exhaust silencer No No Yes
Footsteps No No Yes
Fuel tank No No Yes
Sanding gear No No Yes
Speedometer cable No No Yes
Underframe mounted horns No No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed Yes
Yes
No
Detailed & painted No No Yes
Detailed guards compartment No No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating Yes
Yes
Yes
Tables Yes
Yes
Yes
Window wipers Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No No Yes
Traction tyres Yes
Yes
No
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
NEM Couplings No No Yes
Pipework (for front) No No Yes
Pipework (for rear) No No Yes
Snow plough No No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
Plastic
Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Lightweight
Lightweight
Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 4 wheels
4 wheels
8 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Drawbar coupling No No Yes
Fixed Yes
Yes
No
NEM pockets No No Yes
Coupling type Proprietary coupling between cars. It is possible to couple units in multiple.
Proprietary coupling between cars. It is possible to couple units in multiple.
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Body clips off from chassis
Body clips off from chassis
Simple to do, without damaging any loco parts
Electrical
Motor type Pancake
5-pole (standard)
2 x 5-pole with flywheel
Motor location 1 bogie mounted
1 bogie mounted
Low profile mechanism below floor
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Cab light No No Yes
Directional headlights & tail lights No No Yes
Door locking lights No No Yes
Illuminated destination display No No Yes
Interior lighting No No Yes
Pickups Power Car only
Power Car only
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
Provision for 28mm round speaker
Provision for 23mm round speaker
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