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Accurascale ACC3505

Class 153 - TfW - 153906 - 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 - Swansea/Cardiff Central

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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 Class 153 model in TfW livery, OO scale (part number ACC3505). The locomotive is DCC ready and represents the current era of British railway operation. It is an accurate replica of the Class 153 “single‑car” diesel unit, commonly known on the network as a “skateboard”, “dogbox” or “tin rocket”.

Class 153 units have been in regular service for more than thirty years, operating across the whole of the UK network from Penzance to the Scottish Highlands and from Fishguard to Lowestoft. They are a versatile “go‑anywhere” train, making them a suitable single‑vehicle addition to many model railway layouts.