Bachmann 32-940 Class 150/2 Two Car DMU 150216 GWR Green (First Group)
Model has been DCC Sound Fitted By Digitrains using a Zimo Sound Decoder
Class 150/2 Two Car DMU 150216 GWR Green (First Group) (With Fitted Passenger Figures) DCC Ready OO Gauge
Condition - NEW
MODEL FEATURES:
Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
Era 9
Pristine GWR Green (FirstGroup) livery
Running No. 150216
Comprises Car Nos. 52216 and 57216
Destination blinds for Penzance
Accessory Pack
NEM Coupling Pockets
Powerful 5 Pole Motor with Flywheel
Interior Detailing
Interior Lighting
PASSENGERS FITTED
Directional Lighting
Ready to Accept a Speaker
Equipped with a 21 Pin DCC Decoder Socket
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.
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