Manufacturer | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline |
Year model introduced | 2009 | 2023 | 2023 |
DCC Capability | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket | DCC Ready. PLuX22 socket |
Detailing | |||
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Jumper cables |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Vestibules |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Chassis/underframe detail | |||
3rd rail pick-up shoe |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Engine pipework |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Footsteps |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Open frames |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Window wipers |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||
Now an invalid entry. Coupling info has it's own field. Cosmetic coupling slot |
Yes |
No | No |
Mechanical | |||
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
No |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
4 wheels |
No |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
No |
Coupling socket/mounting | |||
NEM pockets |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
No |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
No |
Electrical | |||
Motor type |
Can motor |
Can motor |
No |
Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
1 bogie mounted |
No |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
No |
Working lights | |||
Cab light |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Directional headlights & tail lights |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Interior lighting |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Pickups |
Power Car only |
Power Car only |
No |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No |
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