Comparison of OO Class 24 models

Bachmann Branchline OO Class 24 Bachmann Branchline OO Class 24 Bachmann Branchline OO Class 24 Sutton Locomotive Works OO Class 24 Bachmann Branchline OO Class 24
Manufacturer Bachmann Branchline Bachmann Branchline Bachmann Branchline Sutton Locomotive Works Bachmann Branchline
Year model introduced 2001 2002 2008 2017 2020
DCC Capability DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 8-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 24/1 - cab roof mounted headcode box No No No No Yes
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Door handles No No No No Yes
Fan Grill (etched) No No No No Yes
Fan(s) No No No No Yes
Filler Cap No No No No Yes
Handrails Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Headlamp No No No No Yes
Lamp irons Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Roof hatch No No No No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Battery box No No No No Yes
Boiler water tanks No No No No Yes
Footsteps Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Framework No No No No Yes
Fuel tank Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Pipework No No No No Yes
Sand boxes No No No No Yes
Sanding gear Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable)
Frost grilles No No No No Yes
Route discs Yes
Yes
Yes
No No
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Crew communication doors No No No No Yes
Detailed & painted No No No No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Yes
No No
Seating No No No No Yes
Window wipers Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No No No No Yes
Finescale No No No No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Yes
Yes
Yes
No No
Multiple working sockets/ pipes No No No No Yes
Sprung buffers Yes
Yes
Yes
No No
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic Screwlink couplings No No No No Yes
Jumper cables No No No No Yes
Pipework (for front) Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Pipework (for rear) Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction No No No No Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Plastic & metal
Plastic & metal
Plastic & metal
No Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 8 wheels
8 wheels
8 wheels
No 8 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Radius 2
No Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No No No No
NEM pockets No Yes
Yes
No Yes
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Tension lock
No Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Yes
No Yes
Separating the body from the chassis No No No No Secured with one or more screws
Electrical
Motor type Can motor with 2 Flywheels
Can motor with 2 Flywheels
Can motor with 2 Flywheels
No 5-pole (standard)
Motor location Locomotive
Locomotive
Locomotive
No Centre of chassis
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
2 rail DC
No 2 rail DC
Working lights
Directional headlights & tail lights No No Yes
No No
Headlights (independent) No No No No Yes
Illuminated headcodes No No No No Yes
Tail lights (independent) No No No No Yes
Pickups All wheels
All wheels
All wheels
No All wheels
DCC speaker Provision for 28mm round speaker
Provision for 28mm round speaker
Provision for 28mm round speaker
No Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker
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