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Bachmann 32-929SF

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 complete with SOUND 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. 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 and with SOUND FITTED, you can enjoy the added dimension of realistic sound effects when operated on analogue control or DCC straight out of the box!

 

MODEL FEATURES: 

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 8
• Pristine BR Provincial (Original) livery
• Running No. 150115
• Comprises Car Nos. 52115 and 57115
• Destination blinds for Machynlleth and Pwllheli
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Powerful 5 Pole Motor with Flywheel
• Interior Detailing
• Interior Lighting
• Directional Lighting
• SOUND FITTED - Fitted with a ESU Loksound V5DDC Sound Decoder – See below for the function list
• Length 540mm

SOUNDS

F0 - Lights - On/Off (plus Light Switch Sound)

F1 - On - Warm Engine Start / On, Off - Failed Engine Start / On, Off, On - Cold Engine Start

F2* - Brake

F3 - Horn (Playable)

F4** - Double Toot Horn

F5 - Heavy Load

F6 - Coasting (Manual notch Down if F21 On)

F7 - Maximum Revs (Manual notch Up if F21 On)

F8*** - On - Coupling Up / Off - Uncoupling

F9 - Flange Squeal (Speed Related)

F10 - On - Carriage Doors Open / Off - Carriage Doors Shut

F11 - Spirax Valve

F12 - On - Guard’s Whistle / Off - Driver’s Response Buzzer & Horn

F13 - Compressed Air Let Off

F14 - Uncoupling Cycle

F15 - Air Build Up

F16 - Carriage Heating

F17**** - AWS

F18 - On - Sound Fades Out / Off - Sound Fades In

F19 - Mute (Latch) / Volume Cycles 6 Levels (Trigger)

F20 - Station Announcement

F21 - Manual Notching Logic On/Off (control with F6 & F7)

F22 - Sanding Valve

F23 - Fire Bell Test

* Alterative Brake sounds can be selected via CV changes

**Alternative Horn characteristics can be selected via CV changes

*** Alternative coupling sounds can be selected via CV changes

**** Alternative AWS sound can be selected via CV change

 

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

Model details

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.

Bachmann Branchline OO‑scale model of a British Rail Class 150/1 two‑car diesel multiple unit, running number 150115, presented in the original BR Provincial “Sprinter” blue livery. The model is part of the 2019 Range and is supplied in pristine condition.

The model measures 540 mm in length and represents a two‑car unit with one motorised vehicle. It includes directional and interior lighting, destination blinds for Machynlleth and Pwllheli, NEM coupling pockets, and an accessory pack. The bodywork, underframe and bogies are detailed to match the prototype, and the livery carries authentic colours, graphics and logos.

A five‑pole motor with flywheel drives the unit, and it is fitted with an ESU Loksound V5DDC DCC sound decoder. Sound functions cover engine start, brake, horn, coupling, air systems, AWS, station announcements and manual notching logic, and the decoder operates on analogue control as well as on DCC straight from the box.

The model represents a Class 150/1 “Sprinter” built by BREL York between 1985 and 1986, originally operated by British Rail Provincial. The real‑world units were introduced in 1986 and later served commuter routes around Birmingham, Manchester and the wider northern network.