Comparison of OO Class 101 'Met-Cam' models
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| Manufacturer | Hornby | Lima | Lima | Bachmann Branchline |
| Year model introduced | 1958 | 1997 | 2008 | 2014 |
| DCC Capability | Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor | DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
| Bodyshell | ||||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | ||||
| DMU - cab front headcode box | No | No | No |
Yes |
| DMU - roof mounted destination box | No | No | No |
Yes |
| DMU - roof mounted headcode box | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Detailing | ||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||
| Coach-end railings | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Door handles | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Exhausts | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Handrails | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Vestibules | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||||
| Air tank | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Battery box | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Driveshafts (cosmetic) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Engine | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Engine pipework | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fuel tank | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pipework | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Speedometer cable | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||||
| Detailed & painted | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Glazing | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Seating | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Window wipers | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
| Chemically-blackened | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Traction tyres | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||
| Sprung buffers | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Underframe-mounted horns | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||||
| Cosmetic Screwlink couplings | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for front) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for rear) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||||
| Body Construction | No | No |
Plastic |
No |
| Chassis construction | No |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) | No |
4 wheels |
4 wheels |
4 wheels |
| Minimum radius | No |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
| Drawbar coupling | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Fixed | No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| NEM pockets | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Coupling type | No |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||||
| Within chassis | No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis | No | No |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | ||||
| Motor type | No |
Pancake |
3-pole with flywheel |
3-pole with flywheel |
| Motor location | No |
1 bogie mounted |
1 bogie mounted |
1 bogie mounted |
| Power collection | No |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | ||||
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Illuminated headcodes | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Interior lighting | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pickups | No | No |
Power Car only |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker | No |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View | View |