Bachmann Branchline OO Class 158 'Express Sprinter' (1996)
                    
                
                
            
        Dave Martin
    
    Model overview
                          158871 at Musselburgh in May 2015. ©ScotRail02
                        Class 158 'Express Sprinter'
                    
                    Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Bachmann Branchline - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1996
DCC Capability: DCC compatible but no socket. CAN motor - MU - OO
            Manufacturer: Bachmann Branchline - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1996
DCC Capability: DCC compatible but no socket. CAN motor - MU - OO
            
                
                    
                    Bodyshell
                
            
        
        Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)  | 
                                
Class 158 - 2-car version                                         Class 158 - 3-car version Class 158 - Cummins engine Class 158 - Perkins engine  | 
                            
            
                
                    
                    Detailing
                
            
        
        Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details  | 
                                
Air Conditioning Unit                                         Exhausts Gangway corridor connectors Vents  | 
                            
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)  | 
                                
Cosmetic buckeye coupling                                         Front valance Lifeguard  | 
                            
Cab, footplate & interior detail  | 
                                
Detailed                                         Glazing Seating Tables Window wipers  | 
                            
Chassis/underframe detail  | 
                                
Electrical equipment                                         Engine Engine pipework Footsteps Sanding gear  | 
                            
Wheel "aesthetics"  | 
                                    Chemically-blackened | 
            
                
                    
                    Mechanical
                
            
        
        Body Construction  | 
                                    Plastic | 
Chassis construction  | 
                                    Plastic & metal | 
Coupling socket/mounting  | 
                                    Non-NEM socket | 
Coupling type  | 
                                    HO Standard Loop/ Stirrup coupling | 
Loco-driven wheels (number of)  | 
                                    4 wheels | 
Minimum radius  | 
                                    Radius 2 | 
Separating the body from the chassis  | 
                                    Body clips off from chassis | 
Weighting (to assist adhesion)  | 
                                    Within chassis | 
            
                
                    
                    Electrical
                
            
        
        DCC Capability:  | 
                            DCC compatible but no socket. CAN motor - MU - OO | 
DCC speaker  | 
                                    No provision for speaker | 
Motor location  | 
                                    End of chassis | 
Motor type  | 
                                    Can motor | 
Pickups  | 
                                    All wheels | 
Power collection  | 
                                    2 rail DC | 
Working lights  | 
                                    Directional headlights & tail lights | 
Other OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Class 158 'Express Sprinter' models
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Bachmann Branchline | 
                                     
                             | 
                            RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set | 
                                31-496 View  | 
                            Class 158 2-Car DMU 158761 BR Provincial (Express) | |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Bachmann Branchline | 
                                     
                             | 
                            RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set | 
                                31-496SF View  | 
                            Class 158 2-Car DMU 158761 BR Provincial (Express) DCC SOUND | Awaiting Categorisation | 
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Bachmann Branchline | 
                                     
                             | 
                            RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. PLuX22 socket | 
                                31-498 View  | 
                            Class 158 2-Car DMU 158279 in Scotrail Saltire Livery | Awaiting Categorisation | 
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Bachmann Branchline | 
                                     
                             | 
                            RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound | 
                                31-498SF View  | 
                            Class 158 2-Car DMU 158279 in Scotrail Saltire Livery - DCC Sound Fitted | Awaiting Categorisation | 
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Bachmann Branchline | 
                                     
                             | 
                            RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set | 
                                31-502A View  | 
                            Class 158 2-Car DMU 158901 BR WYPTE Metro | |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Bachmann Branchline | 
                                     
                             | 
                            RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set | 
                                31-502ASF View  | 
                            Class 158 2-Car DMU 158901 BR WYPTE Metro DCC SOUND |