Comparison of OO Class 66 models


Manufacturer	Lima	Bachmann Branchline	Lima	Bachmann Branchline	Hattons Originals	Lima	Hattons Originals
Year model introduced	1999	2005	2007	2007	2019	2023	2024
DCC Capability	DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor	DCC Ready. 8-pin socket	DCC Ready. 8-pin socket	DCC Ready. 21-pin socket	DCC Ready. 21-pin socket	DCC Ready. 21-pin socket	DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 66 - Low emissions	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Class 66 - Standard, as introduced	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Bodyside doors	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Door handles	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Door steps	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Etched horn grille	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Exhausts	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fan Grill (etched)	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
Handrails	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Headlamp	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
High intensity headlight	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Horn(s)	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lamp irons	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Nameplates - etched - pre-fitted	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Nameplates - etched - require fitting	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
Pipe work	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Release valve	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles)	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Roof grilles	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
Roof grilles (etched)	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Roof piping	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
Side grilles (etched)	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Wing mirrors	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes

Chassis/underframe detail
Battery box	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Footsteps	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fuel tank	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pipework	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Sand boxes	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Sanding gear	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Speedometer cable	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes

Cab, footplate & interior detail
Crew figure(s)	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
Detailed	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Detailed & painted	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Glazing	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Seating	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Window wipers	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compensated axles	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Metal-pin point bearings	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Painted	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Traction tyres	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No

Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
Cosmetic screw link coupling	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Front valance	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lifeguard	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No
Multiple working sockets/ pipes	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to front	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Sprung buffers	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
NEM Couplings	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Pipework (for front)	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pipework (for rear)	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Valances	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes

Mechanical
Body Construction	No	Plastic with metal parts	Plastic	Plastic with metal parts	Plastic with metal parts	Plastic	Plastic with metal parts
Working cosmetic features
Rotating Axleboxes	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes

Chassis construction	Lightweight	Diecast	Lightweight	Diecast	Heavy diecast	Lightweight	Heavy diecast
Loco-driven wheels (number of)	4 wheels	12 wheels	4 wheels	12 wheels	12 wheels	4 wheels	12 wheels
Minimum radius	Radius 2	Radius 2	Radius 2	Radius 2	Radius 2	Radius 2	Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No
NEM pockets	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Coupling type	Tension lock	Tension lock	Tension lock	Tension lock	Tension lock	Tension lock	Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within body	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Within chassis	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Separating the body from the chassis	No	Secured with one or more screws	Body clips off from chassis	Secured with one or more screws	Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs	Body clips off from chassis	Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs
Electrical
Motor type	Pancake	Can motor with 2 Flywheels	5-pole (standard)	Can motor with 2 Flywheels	5-pole with two flywheels	5-pole (standard)	5-pole with two flywheels
Motor location	1 bogie mounted	Centre of chassis	1 bogie mounted	Centre of chassis	Centre of chassis	1 bogie mounted	Centre of chassis
Power collection	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	2 rail DC	2 rail DC
Working lights
Cab light	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Day/ Night modes	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Directional headlights & tail lights	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

Pickups	No	All wheels	All wheels	All wheels	All wheels	All wheels	All wheels
DCC speaker	No provision for speaker	Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker	Provision for 28mm round speaker	Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker	Provision for 65mm x 29mm x 14mm speaker (Hattons Rail Rumble)	Provision for 28mm round speaker	Provision for 65mm x 29mm x 14mm speaker (Hattons Rail Rumble)
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