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Accurascale ACC3501

Class 153 - Northern Swoosh - 153351 - 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 - Sheffield/Huddersfield

Catalogue listing

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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 OO scale model of a Class 153 diesel multiple unit, bearing the Northern Swoosh livery. The model is identified by the manufacturer part number ACC3501 and is listed as DCC ready, allowing it to be operated on digital command control layouts.

The model represents the current era of the Class 153, a single‑car train that has been a regular feature of the UK railway network for more than thirty years. It is capable of operating on routes ranging from Penzance to the Highlands, Fishguard to Lowestoft, making it suitable for a variety of layout designs.