Compare OO Class 117
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| Manufacturer | Lima | Bachmann Branchline |
| Year model introduced | 1980 | 2020 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor | DCC Ready. PLuX22 socket |
| Bodyshell | ||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | ||
| Class 117 DMU - headcode box |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 117 DMU - marker lights fitted |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 117 DMU - no marker lights | No |
Yes |
| Class 117 DMU - plated over headcode box |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 117 DMU - with gangway connectors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 117 DMU - without gangway connectors | No |
Yes |
| DMU - 3 car set |
Yes |
Yes |
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Coach-end railings |
Yes |
Yes |
| Door handles | No |
Yes |
| Etched exhaust surround | No |
Yes |
| Exhausts |
Yes |
Yes |
| Gangway corridor connectors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
| High intensity headlight | No |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
| Roof Furniture (Gas, Oil or Electric Lighting) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Roof railing |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Air tank |
Yes |
Yes |
| Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
| Compressor | No |
Yes |
| Driveshafts (cosmetic) | No |
Yes |
| Engine |
Yes |
Yes |
| Engine pipework |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No |
Yes |
| Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
| Speedometer cable | No |
Yes |
| Underframe mounted horns | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
| Detailed & painted |
Yes |
Yes |
| Detailed guards compartment | No |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
| Seating |
Yes |
Yes |
| Window wipers |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only | No |
Yes |
| Lifeguard | No |
Yes |
| Sprung buffers | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||
| Cosmetic coupling | No |
Yes |
| Jumper cables | No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for front) | No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for rear) | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
8 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||
| Fixed |
Yes |
No |
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
| Electrical | ||
| Motor type |
Pancake |
3-pole with flywheel |
| Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Low profile mechanism below floor |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | ||
| Cab light | No |
Yes |
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No |
Yes |
| Illuminated destination display | No |
Yes |
| Interior lighting | No |
Yes |
| Pickups |
Power Car only |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Pre-fitted |
| Items in Stock | View | View |