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Accurascale ACC3508-DCC

Class 153 - London Midland City - 153356 - OO Scale - DCC Sound Fitted

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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 - Bedford/Bletchley

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 – London Midland City – 153356 is an OO scale model of a British Rail Class 153 diesel multiple unit. It is fitted with DCC sound and carries the manufacturer part number ACC3508‑DCC. The model represents the current era of operation and is supplied in the London Midland City livery.

The model is designed for use on 00 gauge layouts and is suitable for DCC control. It depicts a single‑car unit, making it a versatile option for modelling routes where a single vehicle is required.

Class 153 units have been a regular feature of the UK railway network for more than thirty years, operating on a wide range of services from Penzance to the Highlands and from Fishguard to Lowestoft. Their flexibility makes them a popular choice for railway modelers seeking a ‘go anywhere’ train.