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Bachmann 31-520SF

Class 159 3-Car DMU 159013 BR Network SouthEast (Revised)

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

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^* 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.

Bachmann Class 159 three‑car DMU (model 159013) is a finely finished model in pristine condition, depicting a British Rail Network SouthEast unit in the red, white and blue livery. The model carries the running number 159013 and is built to a length of 915 mm, featuring DCC sound, directional and interior lighting, and a minimum curve radius of 438 mm (second radius). It represents a diesel multiple‑unit from the British Rail sectorisation period.

The prototype was built between 1989 and 1993, with thirty units produced in total. This model bears the manufacturer part number 31‑520SF and is intended to represent a British Rail Class 159 operated by Network SouthEast. The model conforms to British spelling and terminology.