Comparison of OO Class 156 'Super Sprinter' models
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| Manufacturer | Lima | Lima | Realtrack |
| Year model introduced | 1989 | 2006 | 2017 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket. Pancake motor | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready 21-pin. 2 decoders required |
| Detailing | |||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
| Door handles | No | No |
Yes |
| Etched exhaust surround | No | No |
Yes |
| Exhausts |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Jumper cables | No | No |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No | No |
Yes |
| NRN (National Radio Network) Pod | No | No |
Yes |
| Vestibules | No | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||
| Air tank | No | No |
Yes |
| Battery box | No | No |
Yes |
| Compressor | No | No |
Yes |
| Engine | No | No |
Yes |
| Engine pipework | No | No |
Yes |
| Exhaust silencer | No | No |
Yes |
| Footsteps | No | No |
Yes |
| Fuel tank | No | No |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No | No |
Yes |
| Speedometer cable | No | No |
Yes |
| Underframe mounted horns | No | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
| Detailed |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Detailed & painted | No | No |
Yes |
| Detailed guards compartment | No | No |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Seating |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tables |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Window wipers |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
| Chemically-blackened | No | No |
Yes |
| Traction tyres |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | |||
| NEM Couplings | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for front) | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for rear) | No | No |
Yes |
| Snow plough | No | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | |||
| Body Construction |
Plastic |
Plastic |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Lightweight |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
4 wheels |
8 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||
| Drawbar coupling | No | No |
Yes |
| Fixed |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| NEM pockets | No | No |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Proprietary coupling between cars. It is possible to couple units in multiple. |
Proprietary coupling between cars. It is possible to couple units in multiple. |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | |||
| Within chassis |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Simple to do, without damaging any loco parts |
| Electrical | |||
| Motor type |
Pancake |
5-pole (standard) |
2 x 5-pole with flywheel |
| Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
1 bogie mounted |
Low profile mechanism below floor |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | |||
| Cab light | No | No |
Yes |
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No | No |
Yes |
| Door locking lights | No | No |
Yes |
| Illuminated destination display | No | No |
Yes |
| Interior lighting | No | No |
Yes |
| Pickups |
Power Car only |
Power Car only |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Provision for 23mm round speaker |
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