Manufacturer | Tri-ang | Bachmann Branchline |
Year model introduced | 1963 | 2012 |
DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Complete rewire required - OO | DCC Ready 21-pin. 2 decoders required |
Detailing | ||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
Handrails | No |
Yes |
Jumper cables | No |
Yes |
Roof railing | No |
Yes |
Vestibules | No |
Yes |
Chassis/underframe detail | ||
Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
Engine pipework | No |
Yes |
Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
Pipework |
Yes |
No |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
Detailed guards compartment | No |
Yes |
Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Tables | No |
Yes |
Window wipers | No |
Yes |
Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
No |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
Cosmetic screw link coupling | No |
Yes |
Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No |
Yes |
Mechanical | ||
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Radius 2 |
Coupling socket/mounting | ||
Drawbar coupling | No |
Yes |
Fixed |
Yes |
No |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Drawbar |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
No |
Electrical | ||
Motor type |
3-pole |
Can motors with 1 flywheel in each power car |
Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
End of chassis |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
Working lights | ||
Cab light | No |
Yes |
Directional headlights & tail lights | No |
Yes |
Interior lighting | No |
Yes |
Pickups |
Power bogie only |
All wheels |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Pre-fitted |
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