Bachmann 32-931 Class 150/1 2-Car DMU 150143 Northern Rail OO Gauge

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Bachmann 32-931 Class 150/1 2-Car DMU 150143 Northern Rail OO Gauge

OO Gauge Locomotive

for Model Railways

Manufactured by Bachmann

Scale 1:76/OO

We are delighted to present the Bachmann Branchline Class 150/1 2-Car DMU in Northern Rail livery as part of the Spring 2022 British Railway Announcements.

Offered in this livery for the first time, this two car Diesel Multiple Unit is a must-have for anyone with an interest in rail operations around the North of England in recent years. Both vehicles are highly detailed on both the bodyshells and underframe, and the interiors are not overlooked either, all of which is enhanced by the exquisite livery application using authentic colours, graphics and logos. Powered by a five pole motor, the conductive coupling between the two vehicles means just a single DCC decoder is required for DCC operation

MODEL FEATURES:

Bachmann Branchline OO Scale

Era 9

Pristine Northern Rail livery

Running No. 150143

Comprises Car Nos. 52143 and 57143

Destination blinds for Manchester Piccadilly and Buxton

Accessory Pack

NEM Coupling Pockets

Powerful 5 Pole Motor with Flywheel

Interior Detailing

Interior Lighting

Directional Lighting

Ready to Accept a Speaker

Equipped with a 21 Pin DCC Decoder Socket – recommended Decoder item No. 36-557

Length 540mm

CLASS 150 DMU HISTORY

The British Rail Class 150 ‘Sprinter’ is a class of diesel multiple unit passenger train 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, the 150/0, comprised a pair of prototype units.

The second batch which comprised fifty units was classified 150/1s and numbered in the range 150101-150. Like the prototype units, they did not have front-end corridor connectors which are fitted to allow passengers to move between units when 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 corridor connectors. These units were classified as Class 150/2s and numbered in the range 150201-285. The Class 150/2s were used on longer-distance services and have operated in Scotland, Wales, the West of England and the North.