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Comparison of OO Class 143 'Pacer' models
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| Manufacturer | Realtrack | EFE Rail |
| Year model introduced | 2014 | 2023 |
| DCC Capability | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
| Detailing | ||
| Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | ||
| Exhausts |
Yes |
Yes |
| Handrails |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lamp irons |
Yes |
Yes |
| Vestibules |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chassis/underframe detail | ||
| Battery box |
Yes |
Yes |
| Driveshafts (cosmetic) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Engine pipework |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fuel tank |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | ||
| Detailed & painted |
Yes |
Yes |
| Glazing |
Yes |
Yes |
| Window wipers |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | ||
| Cosmetic BSI coupling |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mechanical | ||
| Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Plastic & metal |
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
8 wheels |
| Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Radius 2 |
| Coupling socket/mounting | ||
| Drawbar coupling |
Yes |
Yes |
| NEM pockets |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Tension lock |
| Separating the body from the chassis |
Simple to do, without damaging any loco parts |
Simple to do, without damaging any loco parts |
| Electrical | ||
| Motor type |
Can motor with 2 Flywheels |
Can motor with 2 Flywheels |
| Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Centre of chassis |
| Power collection |
2 rail DC |
2 rail DC |
| Working lights | ||
| Cab light |
Yes |
Yes |
| Directional headlights & tail lights |
Yes |
Yes |
| Interior lighting |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pickups |
All wheels |
All wheels |
| DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
No provision for speaker |
| Items in Stock | View | View |