Bachmann 32-929

Class 150/1 2-Car DMU 150115 BR Provincial (Original)

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

Manufacturer description

Bringing a splash of colour to the Bachmann Branchline range is this Class 150/1 2-Car DMU in the vibrant blue livery of BR Provincial with PASSENGERS FITTED.

Formed of two vehicles – one of which is motorised - this Diesel Multiple Unit will brighten up any collection and features a high level of detailing across the bodyshells, underframes and bogies. The interiors are not overlooked either, and these are complemented by the passenger figures fitted inside. Capturing the light blue livery of BR Provincial, the model is decorated using authentic colours, graphics and logos to provide an exquisite finish. Powered by a five pole motor, the conductive coupling between the two vehicles means just a single DCC decoder is required for DCC operation – or why not opt for our SOUND FITTED version with its pre-fitted decoder and speaker and enjoy realistic sounds too.

 

MODEL FEATURES: 

 

CLASS 150 DMU HISTORY 

The British Rail Class 150 ‘Sprinter’ is a class of diesel multiple unit passenger train built by BREL York from 1984 to 1987. A total of 137 units were produced in three main subclasses, replacing many of the earlier, first generation ‘heritage’ DMUs. The first subclass, the 150/0, comprised a pair of prototype units. 

The second batch which comprised fifty units was classified 150/1s and numbered in the range 150101-150. Like the prototype units, they did not have front-end corridor connectors which are fitted to allow passengers to move between units when working in multiple. Originally based at Derby Etches Park depot, these units were introduced in 1986, mainly concentrated around Birmingham and Manchester, and in later years restricted mainly to commuter services. Today the entire fleet is concentrated on the Northern franchise, mainly working around Manchester to places like Buxton, Sheffield, Liverpool, Southport and Carnforth. 

The final batch of 85 two car units were built with front-end corridor connectors. These units were classified as Class 150/2s and numbered in the range 150201-285. The Class 150/2s were used on longer-distance services and have operated in Scotland, Wales, the West of England and the North.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Bachmann
Range
Branchline
Product Code
32-929
GTIN
803393058982
RRP
£324.95
Release date
November 2022

Model details

DCC status
DCC Ready 21 pin socket
Finish
Pristine
Livery
Sprinter
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Running number
150115
Features
Directional lighting
Interior lighting

Prototype information

Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 150/1 "Sprinter"
Operator
British Rail Provincial
Motive power
Diesel Multiple Unit
Wheel arrangement
2 Car Unit
Max speed
75 mph
Built
1985-1986

* 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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