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Accurascale ACC3516

Class 155 - Provincial - 155324 - OO Scale

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Prototype Era
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

The British Rail Class 155 diesel multiple unit (DMU) was introduced in 1987–1988. Built by Leyland at Workington, 42 two-car units were produced using construction methods from the bus-building industry. Shortly after entering service, structural faults, including body cracks, led to the fleet being temporarily withdrawn. Rather than restoring them as two-car sets, British Rail split 35 units into single vehicles, creating the Class 153 between 1991 and 1992. These single-car units were suited to rural and lightly used routes. Just seven units were retained by West Yorkshire PTE and remain in service with Northern. Although short-lived in original form, the Class 155 remains an interesting part of British railway history. 

Destinations - Cardiff Central/Crewe

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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 the British Rail Class 155 diesel multiple unit, supplied as item 155324. The model is DCC ready, carries the Provincial livery and is listed under manufacturer part number ACC3516. It represents the period of British Rail sectorisation.

The prototype Class 155 entered service in 1987-1988. Built by Leyland at Workington, a total of 42 two‑car units were produced using construction techniques borrowed from the bus industry. Early in their life the units suffered structural faults, including body cracks, which led to a temporary withdrawal from operation. Between 1991 and 1992 each two‑car set was divided into single vehicles, creating the Class 153 for use on rural and lightly used routes. Although the original two‑car formation was short‑lived, the Class 155 remains a notable part of recent British railway history.