Comparison of OO Class 117 models

Lima OO Class 117 Bachmann Branchline OO Class 117
Manufacturer Lima Bachmann Branchline
Year model introduced 1980 2020
DCC Capability DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor DCC Ready. PLuX22 socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)
Class 117 DMU - headcode box Yes
Yes
Class 117 DMU - marker lights fitted Yes
Yes
Class 117 DMU - no marker lights No Yes
Class 117 DMU - plated over headcode box Yes
Yes
Class 117 DMU - with gangway connectors Yes
Yes
Class 117 DMU - without gangway connectors No Yes
DMU - 3 car set Yes
Yes
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details
Coach-end railings Yes
Yes
Door handles No Yes
Etched exhaust surround No Yes
Exhausts Yes
Yes
Gangway corridor connectors Yes
Yes
Handrails No Yes
High intensity headlight No Yes
Lamp irons No Yes
Roof Furniture (Gas, Oil or Electric Lighting) Yes
Yes
Roof railing Yes
Yes
Chassis/underframe detail
Air tank Yes
Yes
Battery box Yes
Yes
Compressor No Yes
Driveshafts (cosmetic) No Yes
Engine Yes
Yes
Engine pipework Yes
Yes
Footsteps No Yes
Fuel tank Yes
Yes
Sanding gear No Yes
Speedometer cable No Yes
Underframe mounted horns No Yes
Cab, footplate & interior detail
Detailed & painted Yes
Yes
Detailed guards compartment No Yes
Glazing Yes
Yes
Seating Yes
Yes
Window wipers Yes
Yes
Wheel "aesthetics"
Chemically-blackened No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)
Cosmetic coupling - hook only No Yes
Lifeguard No Yes
Sprung buffers No Yes
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)
Cosmetic coupling No Yes
Jumper cables No Yes
Pipework (for front) No Yes
Pipework (for rear) No Yes
Mechanical
Body Construction Plastic
Plastic with metal parts
Chassis construction Lightweight
Plastic & metal
Loco-driven wheels (number of) 4 wheels
8 wheels
Minimum radius Radius 2
Radius 2
Coupling socket/mounting
Fixed Yes
No
NEM pockets No Yes
Coupling type Tension lock
Tension lock
Weighting (to assist adhesion)
Within chassis Yes
Yes
Separating the body from the chassis Body clips off from chassis
Body clips off from chassis
Electrical
Motor type Pancake
3-pole with flywheel
Motor location 1 bogie mounted
Low profile mechanism below floor
Power collection 2 rail DC
2 rail DC
Working lights
Cab light No Yes
Directional headlights & tail lights No Yes
Illuminated destination display No Yes
Interior lighting No Yes
Pickups Power Car only
All wheels
DCC speaker No provision for speaker
Pre-fitted
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