Comparison of OO Class 45 'Peak' models
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| Manufacturer | Mainline | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline | Heljan |
| Year model introduced | 1976 | 2004 | 2009 | 2022 |
| DCC Capability | DCC compatible but no socket | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
| Bodyshell | ||||
| Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) | ||||
| Class 45 - 45/0 with sealed beam marker lights | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Class 45 - 45/0 with split centre headcode | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Class 45 - 45/1 with sealed beam marker lights | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Class 45 - 45/1 with sealed beam marker lights & hi-intensity light | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Detailing | ||||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||||
| Boiler plates | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Boiler steps (Open or plated) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Company branding | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Door handles | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Drain cocks | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Exhausts | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Fan Grill (etched) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Fan(s) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Handrails | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| High intensity headlight | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Lamp irons | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Nameplates - etched - require fitting | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Roof grilles (etched) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Roof hatch | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Side grilles (etched) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Side grilles (plated off) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||||
| Air tank | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Battery box | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Boiler water tanks | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Engine pipework | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Footsteps | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Fuel tank | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sand boxes | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Sanding gear | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Speedometer cable | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) | ||||
| Boiler hatch covers | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Inner sandboxes | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||||
| Detailed & painted | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Seating | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Window wipers | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | ||||
| Chemically-blackened | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coloured-plastic |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | ||||
| Cosmetic coupling - hook only |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Electric train heating box/ pipes | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Lifeguard | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Multiple working sockets/ pipes | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to front | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework - pre-fitted to rear | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Sprung buffers | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||||
| Cosmetic Screwlink couplings | No | No | No |
Yes |
| NEM Couplings | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pipework (for front) | No | No |
Yes |
No |
| Detail pack also contains... | ||||
| Pipework | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||||
| Body Construction | No | No | No |
Plastic with metal parts |
| Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
No |
Plastic & metal |
Heavy diecast |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
6 wheels |
No |
8 wheels |
12 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
No |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||||
| NEM pockets | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Non-NEM socket |
Yes |
No | No | No |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
No | No |
Tension lock |
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | ||||
| Within body | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Within chassis |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
No |
Secured with one or more screws |
Secured with one or more screws |
| Electrical | ||||
| Motor type |
Ringfield |
No |
Can motor with 2 Flywheels |
5-pole with two flywheels |
| Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
No |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
No |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | ||||
| Cab light (operated by magnetic wand) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Directional headlights & tail lights | No | No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Headlights (independent) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Tail lights (independent) | No | No | No |
Yes |
| Pickups |
Power bogie only |
No |
4 out of 8 axles |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
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