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| Manufacturer | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline | Bachmann Branchline |
| Year model introduced | 2009 | 2023 | 2023 |
| DCC Capability | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket | DCC Ready. PLuX22 socket |
| Detailing | |||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | |||
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Jumper cables |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Vestibules |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Chassis/underframe detail | |||
| 3rd rail pick-up shoe |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Engine pipework |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Footsteps |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Open frames |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | |||
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Window wipers |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Wheel "aesthetics" | |||
| Chemically-blackened |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | |||
| Now an invalid entry. Coupling info has it's own field. Cosmetic coupling slot |
Yes |
No | No |
| Mechanical | |||
| Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
No |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
4 wheels |
No |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
No |
| Coupling socket/mounting | |||
| NEM pockets |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
No |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
No |
| Electrical | |||
| Motor type |
Can motor |
Can motor |
No |
| Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
1 bogie mounted |
No |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
No |
| Working lights | |||
| Cab light |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Directional headlights & tail lights |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Interior lighting |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Pickups |
Power Car only |
Power Car only |
No |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No |
| Items in Stock | View | View | View |
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