The complete listing of Chinese prototype models is below. For model reviews, please scroll below the table or click here
The complete listing of Chinese prototype models is below. For model reviews, please scroll below the table or click here
The complete listing of Chinese prototype models is below. For model reviews, please scroll below the table or click here
The complete listing of Chinese prototype models is below. For model reviews, please scroll below the table or click here
Diesel Locomotive Encylopedia
The complete list of Chinese Diesel Locomotive prototype models is below. For detailed model reviews, please scroll below the summary table
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Model Reviews
Model Train China (MTC)
Plastic HO scale model of the Beijing (BJ) class Bo-Bo diesel-hydraulic locomotives.
BJ
1:87 Scale
Rating
7/10
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Haidar
Extremely high detailed and fragile model of the DF1/3 Diesel-electric locomotives, the first in the Dong Feng series of domestically built locomotives
DF
Rating
7/10
1:87 Scale
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Bachmann China
DF4B
Rating
5 - 7.5/10*
1:87 Scale
Plastic shell HO scale model of the DF4B class Co-Co Diesel-electric locomotive, one of the most ubiquitous locomoitves in China
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Haidar
Brass HO scale model of the DF4C prototype Diesel-electric locomotives. As it shares the same body as the DF4B, the review can also double for Haidar's brass DF4B's
DF4B/BD/C
1:87 Scale
Rating
7/10
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Model Train China (MTC)
Die-Cast HO scale model of the DF4C Diesel-Electric locomotives
DF4C
1:87 Scale
Rating
8/10
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Bachmann China
Plastic shell HO scale model of the DF4D class Diesel-electric Co-Co locomotives. Review includes both freight and passenger variants
DF4D
1:87 Scale
Rating
5 - 7/10*
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Bachmann China
A plastic HO scale model of the DF4DK express passenger Diesel-electric locomotives. This model was one of the final Diesel models produced by Bachmann China
DF4DK
1:87 Scale
Rating
7.5/10
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Sino Model
DF4E
Rating
8/10
1:87 Scale
Plastic model of the rare double unit heavy freight locomotive. Questionable ethics of Sino Model, but excellent product at good price. DC (DCC ready)
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ChangMing Model Train Studios
DF5
Rating
7/10
1:87 Scale
Plastic model of the modern (improved) DF5 Diesel-electric locomotives. DC & DCC Sound versions with a huge amount of features and functions
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ChangMing Model Train Studios
DF7B
Rating
9/10
1:87 Scale
Plastic model of the DF7C Diesel-electric locomotives. DC & DCC Sound versions with a huge amount of features and functions
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Piko
DF7C
Rating
8/10
1:87 Scale
Plastic model of the DF7C Diesel-electric shunter locomotives. DC & DCC Sound versions
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Bachmann China
DF7G
Rating
7/10
1:87 Scale
Plastic model of the modern DF7G Diesel-electric shunter locomotives (Beijing 27 version). This was Bachmann's first hood unit diesel model
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Bachmann China
DF8B
Rating
6 - 8/10*
1:87 Scale
Plastic HO scale model of the powerful DF8B class Diesel-electric frieght locomotive (Qishuyan style). Review includes both of Bachmann's versions
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CMR Line
DF8B
Rating
7/10
1:87 Scale
Plastic HO scale model of the DF8B class Diesel-electric freight locomotive. Flat face and streamlined versions available
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Bachmann China
Plastic model of the beautiful DF11 express passenger Diesel-electric locomotives in HO scale. Review includes the early and retooled versions
DF11
1:87 Scale
Rating
6 - 8/10*
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Bachmann China
Plastic model of the double unit variant of the DF11G express passenger Diesel-electric locomotive
DF11G
1:87 Scale
Rating
7/10
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Red Star Models
DF11Z
1:87 Scale
Plastic shell HO scale model of the DF11Z twin unit express passenger locomotive, used predominantly for government use
Rating
8/10
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Bachmann China
DFH3
1:87 Scale
Plastic shell HO scale model of the diesel-hydraulic passenger locomotive, common in the north east of China between the 1970's - 1990's
Rating
8/10
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N27
DFH5
1:87 Scale
A true industrial diesel for Chinese HO scale layouts, the DFH5 - a common type since the mid 1970's. Highly detailed model with poor running characteristics
Rating
5/10
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Bachmann China
ND2
1:87 Scale
Extremely well built HO scale model of the Romanian built ND2 class Co-Co Diesel-locomotive
Rating
9/10
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Charming/ChangMing Model Train Studios
ND3
1:87 Scale
Simply put, the best model HO scale Chinese diesel produced to date. An amazing model on all accounts.
Rating
9.5/10
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CMR Line
ND4
1:87 Scale
HO scale plastic model of the ND4 class, imported from France. They were built by Alstom and operated between 1974 and 1999 around Beijing.
Rating
8.5/10
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Bachmann China
ND5
1:87 Scale
HO scale plastic model of the ND5 class, imported from the United States from General Electric (C36-7). The review includes both ph1 & ph2 variants
Rating
8/10
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Bachmann China
NJ2
1:87 Scale
Plastic HO scale model of the imported NJ2 class Diesel-electric locomotives, from General electric locomotives for use on the Tibet Railway
Rating
4/10
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Charming Model Train Studios
NY6/7
1:87 Scale
Extremely well detailed, but highly flawed Die-Cast model of the NY6/7 class Diesel-hydraulic locomotives, imported from East Germany
Rating
5/10
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