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Accurascale ACC3497

Class 153 - Regional Railways - 153301 - OO Scale

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Prototype Era
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

Skateboard, Dogbox, Tin Rocket – call them what you like but Class 153s have been a familiar part of the UK railway scene for more than 30 years. Reaching almost every corner of the network, from Penzance to the Highlands of Scotland and Fishguard to Lowestoft, they are one of the few ‘go anywhere’ trains and the perfect single vehicle train for any layout.

Destinations - Leeds/Hull

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

^* 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.

Accurascale Class 153 – Regional Railways – OO scale model, part number ACC3497. The kit is DCC ready and fitted in the Regional Railways livery, representing the current era of operation.

The model depicts a Class 153 single‑car diesel multiple unit, a type that has been in regular service on the UK network for over thirty years. It is capable of operating on routes throughout the system, from Penzance to the Scottish Highlands, and from Fishguard to Lowestoft, making it a versatile choice for model railway layouts.