Bachmann 32-939DS

Class 150/2 2-Car DMU 150236 Arriva Trains Wales (Revised)

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

Class 150/2 2-Car DMU 150236 Arriva Trains Wales (Revised) - Sound Fitted

Highlights:

History

The British Rail Class 150 Sprinter is a class of diesel multiple-unit passenger trains built by BREL York from 1984 to 1987. A total of 137 units were produced in three main subclasses, replacing many of the earlier, first-generation "Heritage" DMUs. The first subclass, 150/0 comprised a pair of prototype units.

The second batch, of fifty units, was classified 150/1 and numbered in the range 150101-150. Like the prototype units, they did not have front-end gangway connections which allowed passengers to move between units working in multiple. Originally based at Derby Etches Park depot, these units were introduced in 1986, mainly concentrated around Birmingham and Manchester, and in later years restricted mainly to commuter services. Today the entire fleet is concentrated on the Northern franchise, mainly working around Manchester to places like Buxton, Sheffield, Liverpool, Southport and Carnforth.

The final batch of 85 two-car units were built with front-end gangway connections. These units were classified as Class 150/2 and numbered in the range 150201-285. They were used on longer-distance services. The 150/2s have operated in Scotland, Wales, the West of England and the North.

Catalogue listing

Brand:
Bachmann
Range:
Branchline
Product Code:
32-939DS
GTIN:
803393047009
RRP:
£379.95
Release date:
February 2023

Model details

DCC status
DCC Sound Fitted
Finish
Pristine
Livery
Blue
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Running number
150236
Features
Directional lighting
Interior lighting
Passenger figures

Prototype information

Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 150 "Sprinter"
Operator
Arriva Trains Wales
Motive power
Diesel Multiple Unit
Max speed
75 mph
Built
1984-1987
Total produced
137

* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

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