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Accurascale ACC3519-DCC

Class 155 - West Yorkshire PTE - 155344 - OO Scale - DCC Sound Fitted

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

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 Shortly after entering service, structural faults, including body cracks, led to the fleet being temporarily withdrawn.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 - Leeds/Blackpool North

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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 155 – West Yorkshire PTE – OO scale model fitted with DCC sound. The kit carries the manufacturer part number ACC3519-DCC and represents the train in the livery of West Yorkshire PTE, reflecting the period of initial privatisation.

The real British Rail Class 155 diesel multiple unit entered service in 1987-1988. Built by Leyland at Workington, 42 two‑car units were produced using bus‑building techniques. Early in their career structural problems, including body cracks, caused a temporary withdrawal. Between 1991-1992 the units were split into single‑car vehicles, reclassified as Class 153 and deployed on rural and lightly used routes. The model therefore depicts a short‑lived but historically notable phase of British railway rolling stock.