Compare OO Class 158 'Express Sprinter'
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| Manufacturer | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline |
| Year model introduced | 1996 | 2020 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. CAN motor - MU - OO | DCC Ready. PLuX22 socket |
| Bodyshell | ||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | ||
| Class 158 - 2-car version |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 158 - 3-car version |
Yes |
No |
| Class 158 - Cummins engine |
Yes |
Yes |
| Class 158 - Perkins engine |
Yes |
Yes |
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Air Conditioning Unit |
Yes |
Yes |
| Door interlock lights | No |
Yes |
| Door steps | No |
Yes |
| Etched exhaust surround | No |
Yes |
| Exhausts |
Yes |
Yes |
| Gangway corridor connectors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Vents |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Air tank | No |
Yes |
| Battery box | No |
Yes |
| Electrical equipment |
Yes |
Yes |
| Engine |
Yes |
Yes |
| Engine pipework |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footsteps |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fuel tank | No |
Yes |
| Sanding gear |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
| Detailed |
Yes |
No |
| Detailed & painted | No |
Yes |
| Detailed guards compartment | No |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
| Luggage Racks | No |
Yes |
| Seating |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tables |
Yes |
Yes |
| Toilet facilities | No |
Yes |
| Window wipers |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||
| Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||
| Cosmetic BSI coupling | No |
Yes |
| Cosmetic buckeye coupling |
Yes |
No |
| Front valance |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lifeguard |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
4 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||
| Drawbar coupling | No |
Yes |
| Non-NEM socket |
Yes |
No |
| Coupling type |
HO Standard Loop/ Stirrup coupling |
Proprietary coupling between cars. It is possible to couple units in multiple. |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | ||
| Motor type |
Can motor |
3-pole with flywheel |
| Motor location |
End of chassis |
Low profile mechanism below floor |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | ||
| Cab light | No |
Yes |
| Directional headlights & tail lights |
Yes |
Yes |
| Door locking lights | No |
Yes |
| Headlights (independent) | No |
Yes |
| Illuminated destination display | No |
Yes |
| Interior lighting | No |
Yes |
| Tail lights (independent) | No |
Yes |
| Pickups |
All wheels |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Pre-fitted |
| Items in Stock | View | View |