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Accurascale ACC3522

Class 155 - Northern - 155346 - OO Scale

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 Shortly after entering service, structural faults, including body cracks, led to the fleet being temporarily withdrawn.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

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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 – Northern – OO Scale model, part number ACC3522, is DCC ready and carries a Northern livery. It represents the British Rail Class 155 diesel multiple unit as it appeared at the time of initial privatisation. The kit is designed for OO gauge layout and includes two cars in the standard 155 configuration.

The real Class 155 entered service between 1987 and 1988, built by Leyland in Workington using bus‑building techniques. After delivery the fleet suffered structural faults, notably body cracks, leading to a temporary withdrawal. From 1991 to 1992 the units were split into single‑car vehicles, reclassified as Class 153 for rural and lightly used routes. Although the original two‑car formation was short‑lived, the Class 155 remains a noteworthy chapter in British railway history.