Compare O Class 08
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| Manufacturer | Bachmann Brassworks | Dapol | 
| Year model introduced | 2002 | 2016 | 
| DCC Capability | DCC suitability unknown | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket | 
| Bodyshell | ||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | ||
| Class 08/09 - bodyside ladders | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Class 08/09 - metal cab doors | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Class 08/09 - no bodyside ladders | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Class 08/09 - original bodyside doors | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Class 08/09 - revised bodyside doors | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Class 08/09 - wooden cab doors | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Body ladders | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Etched Radiator Grille | No | 
Yes | 
                                        
| Exhausts | No | 
Yes | 
                                        
| Handrails | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Lamp irons | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Panel cover handles | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Pipe work | No | 
Yes | 
                                        
| Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) | No | 
Yes | 
                                        
| Side grilles (etched) | No | 
Yes | 
                                        
| Whistle - turned brass | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Brake rigging chassis | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Correct-thickness "stamped" rods | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Footsteps | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Sanding gear | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
| Detailed & painted | No | 
Yes | 
                                        
| Footplate doors | No | 
Yes | 
                                        
| Glazing | No | 
Yes | 
                                        
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Chemically-blackened | No | 
Yes | 
                                        
| Painted | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | 
Yes | 
                                                No | 
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Sprung buffers | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||
| Cosmetic Screwlink couplings | 
Yes | 
                                                No | 
| Mechanical | ||
| Body Construction | 
Brass | 
                                        
Plastic with metal parts | 
                                
| Working cosmetic features | ||
| Opening cab doors | No | 
Yes | 
                                        
| Roof vent | No | 
Yes | 
                                        
| Chassis construction | 
Diecast | 
                                        
Heavy diecast | 
                                
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) | 
6 wheels | 
                                        
6 wheels | 
                                
| Minimum radius | 
4ft | 
                                        
3ft | 
                                
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||
| Screw Link Couplings | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Coupling type | 
3-link coupling | 
                                        
3-link coupling | 
                                
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
| Within chassis | 
Yes | 
                                                
Yes | 
                                        
| Separating the body from the chassis | 
Secured with one or more screws | 
                                        
Secured with one or more screws | 
                                
| Electrical | ||
| Motor type | 
5-pole (standard) | 
                                        
5-pole with flywheel | 
                                
| Motor location | 
Centre of chassis | 
                                        
Centre of chassis | 
                                
| Power collection | 
2 rail DC | 
                                        
2 rail DC | 
                                
| Working lights | ||
| Cab light | No | 
Yes | 
                                        
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No | 
Yes | 
                                        
| Headlights (independent) | No | 
Yes | 
                                        
| Tail lights (independent) | No | 
Yes | 
                                        
| Pickups | 
All wheels | 
                                        
All wheels | 
                                
| DCC speaker | 
No provision for speaker | 
                                        
Provision for a 22x58mm rectangular speaker | 
                                
| Items in Stock | View | View | 
