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Accurascale ACC3523-DCC

Class 155 - Northern - 155346 - 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 Shortly after entering service, structural faults, including body cracks, led to the fleet being temporarily withdrawn.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 - 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 livery) is an OO‑scale model, part number ACC3523‑DCC, equipped with DCC sound. The kit represents unit 155346 and is fitted with digitally controlled sound functions, suitable for use on DCC equipped layouts. The model reflects the period of the initial privatisation of British railways.

The real British Rail Class 155 diesel multiple unit entered service in 1987‑1988, built by Leyland at Workington. Forty‑two two‑car sets were produced using bus‑building construction techniques, but structural faults such as body cracks led to a temporary withdrawal. Between 1991 and 1992 the fleet was re‑configured into single‑car Class 153 units for rural and lightly used routes. Although the original two‑car formation was short‑lived, it remains a notable episode in recent British railway history.