Comparison of OO Class 158 'Express Sprinter' models

Bachmann Branchline OO Class 158 'Express Sprinter' Bachmann Branchline OO Class 158 'Express Sprinter'
Manufacturer Bachmann Branchline Bachmann Branchline
Year model introduced 1996 2020
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket. CAN motor - MU - OO DCC Ready. PLuX22 socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 158 - 2-car version Yes
Yes
Class 158 - 3-car version Yes
No
Class 158 - Cummins engine Yes
Yes
Class 158 - Perkins engine Yes
Yes
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Air Conditioning Unit Yes
Yes
Door interlock lights No Yes
Door steps No Yes
Etched exhaust surround No Yes
Exhausts Yes
Yes
Gangway corridor connectors Yes
Yes
Vents Yes
Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Air tank No Yes
Battery box No Yes
Electrical equipment Yes
Yes
Engine Yes
Yes
Engine pipework Yes
Yes
Footsteps Yes
Yes
Fuel tank No Yes
Sanding gear Yes
Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed Yes
No
Detailed & painted No Yes
Detailed guards compartment No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Luggage Racks No Yes
Seating Yes
Yes
Tables Yes
Yes
Toilet facilities No Yes
Window wipers Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened Yes
Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic BSI coupling No Yes
Cosmetic buckeye coupling Yes
No
Front valance Yes
Yes
Lifeguard Yes
Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Plastic & metal
Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 4 wheels
4 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Drawbar coupling No Yes
Non-NEM socket Yes
No
Coupling type HO Standard Loop/ Stirrup coupling
Proprietary coupling between cars. It is possible to couple units in multiple.
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Body clips off from chassis
Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type Can motor
3-pole with flywheel
Motor location End of chassis
Low profile mechanism below floor
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Cab light No Yes
Directional headlights & tail lights Yes
Yes
Door locking lights No Yes
Headlights (independent) No Yes
Illuminated destination display No Yes
Interior lighting No Yes
Tail lights (independent) No Yes
Pickups All wheels
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
Pre-fitted
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