Comparison of OO Class 150 'Sprinter' models
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| Manufacturer | Dapol | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline |
| Year model introduced | 1992 | 2008 | 2014 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
| Bodyshell | |||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | |||
| Class 150/1 | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 150/2 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Detailing | |||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
| Destination blinds/ box | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Door handles | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Door interlock lights | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Door steps | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Etched exhaust surround | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exhausts | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Gangway corridor connectors | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Handrails | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Radio antenna | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Vents |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||
| Air tank |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Battery box | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Engine |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Engine pipework | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exhaust silencer | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
| Crew figure(s) | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Detailed guards compartment | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Passenger figures | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Seating |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tables | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Window wipers | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
| Chemically-blackened | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Painted | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||
| Underframe-mounted horns | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||
| Cosmetic BSI coupling | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Snow plough | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mechanical | |||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
4 wheels |
4 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||
| Drawbar coupling | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fixed |
Yes |
No | No |
| NEM pockets | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock (Ends) & Drawbar (Between each coach) |
Tension lock (Ends) & Drawbar (Between each coach) |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs |
Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs |
| Electrical | |||
| Motor type |
Motorised (Unknown Type) |
5-pole with flywheel |
5-pole with flywheel |
| Motor location |
End of chassis |
End of chassis |
Low profile mechanism below floor |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | |||
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Interior lighting | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pickups |
Power bogie only |
All wheels |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
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