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Bachmann 31-517

Class 158 2-Car DMU 158849 BR Regional Railways

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

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Bachmann
Product Code
31-517
GTIN
803393057060
RRP
£259.95
Release date
2019

Model details

Passenger figures
No
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Livery
Blue & White
Finish
Pristine
Based on preserved
No
DCC status
DCC Ready 21 pin socket
Tooling date
2020
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Coupling mount
Drawbar coupling
Coupling type
Proprietary coupling between cars. It is possible to couple units in multiple.
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Features
Pickup in tender
Interior lighting
Directional lighting

Prototype information

In service until
Present
Main duties
Regional Passenger
Operated by
Arriva Trains Wales
British Rail
Central Trains
East Midlands Trains
East Midlands Railway
First Great Western
First North Western
Great Western Railway
Northern Spirit/ Arriva Trains Northern
Northern Rail
Northern Trains
ScotRail
South Western Railway
Transport for Wales
TransPennine Express
Virgin CrossCountry
Wales & West/ Wessex Trains
Passenger capacity
125 to 207 seats
Builder
British Rail Engineering Ltd, Derby Works
Build dates
1989 to 1992
Type of unit
2 or 3-car Diesel Multiple Unit
Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 158
Motive power
Diesel Multiple Unit

* 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.

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Bachmann Class 158 2‑Car DMU (model 158849) is a British Railways replica released in the 2019 range. The model is presented in a pristine blue and white livery and carries the running number 158849. It represents a British Rail Class 158 diesel multiple‑unit that operated under the Regional Railways sector during the British Rail sectorisation era (built 1989‑1992).

The model measures 610 mm in length and is capable of navigating a minimum radius of 438 mm (second radius). It includes directional and interior lighting and is fitted with a 21‑pin DCC socket, making it DCC ready. The manufacturer part number for this kit is 31‑517.

The prototype had a top speed of 90 mph, was powered by diesel, and a total of 182 units were built. The model is suitable for use on layouts depicting the British Rail Regional Railways period.

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