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Accurascale ACC3351

CAF Mk.5 Standard Sleeper 15313 Caledonian Sleeper

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

The Mk.5 coaches used on the Caledonian Sleeper are a fleet of 75 modern locomotive-hauled carriages built by Spanish manufacturer CAF specifically for the overnight sleeper service between London Euston and Scottish destinations such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William. They entered service in 2019, replacing older Mark 2 and Mark 3 stock. 

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Prototype information

Accurascale CAF Mk.5 Standard Sleeper, model number 15313, is a digital‑control (DCC) ready model of a Caledonian Sleeper carriage. The kit is supplied in the Caledonian livery, is listed as a Mark 5 coach, carries the manufacturer part number ACC3351 and represents the initial privatisation period of the service.

The real‑world Mark 5 coaches are a fleet of 75 modern locomotive‑hauled carriages built by the Spanish manufacturer CAF for the overnight Caledonian Sleeper service. They operate between London Euston and Scottish destinations including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William. The coaches entered service in 2019, replacing the older Mark 2 and Mark 3 stock.