Comparison of O HEA/HBA coal hopper models

Bachmann Brassworks O HEA/HBA coal hopper Dapol O HEA/HBA coal hopper
Manufacturer Bachmann Brassworks Dapol
Year model introduced 2000 2022
DCC Capability Unpowered Unpowered
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Body ladders No Yes
Body supports No Yes
Brake pump No Yes
Handrails No Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
Pipe work No Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Air tank No Yes
Brake rigging chassis No Yes
Footsteps No Yes
Framework No Yes
Handbrake wheel/ lever No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Pipework - pre-fitted to front No Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear No Yes
Sprung buffers No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction No Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction No Diecast
Minimum radius No 3ft
Coupling socket/mounting
Screw Link Couplings No Yes
Coupling type No 3-link coupling
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis No Yes
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