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Bachmann 32-931

Class 150/1 2-Car DMU 150143 Northern Rail

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

We are delighted to present the Bachmann Branchline Class 150/1 2-Car DMU in Northern Rail livery as part of the Spring 2022 British Railway Announcements.

Offered in this livery for the first time, this two car Diesel Multiple Unit is a must-have for anyone with an interest in rail operations around the North of England in recent years. Both vehicles are highly detailed on both the bodyshells and underframe, and the interiors are not overlooked either, all of which is enhanced by the exquisite livery application using authentic colours, graphics and logos. 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:

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 9
• Pristine Northern Rail livery
• Running No. 150143
• Comprises Car Nos. 52143 and 57143
• Destination blinds for Manchester Piccadilly and Buxton
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Powerful 5 Pole Motor with Flywheel
• Interior Detailing
• Interior Lighting
• Directional Lighting
• Ready to Accept a Speaker
• Equipped with a 21 Pin DCC Decoder Socket – recommended Decoder item No. 36-557
• Length 540mm

 

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 (DMU), running number 150143, finished in a pristine Northern Rail blue and purple livery. It measures 540 mm in length and incorporates a 21‑pin DCC decoder socket, making it DCC ready.

The model includes directional and interior lighting, a powerful five‑pole motor with flywheel, and provisions for a speaker and pre‑fitted decoder. It is supplied with NEM coupling pockets, destination blinds for Manchester Piccadilly and Buxton, and an accessory pack. The manufacturer part number is 32‑931.

Built by BREL York between 1985 and 1986, the real Class 150/1 “Sprinter” units were introduced in 1986 and are now operated by Northern Rail on commuter services around Manchester, Buxton, Sheffield, Liverpool, Southport and Carnforth. The model represents the initial privatisation era of British rail.

Key specifications: diesel multiple‑unit motive power, maximum speed 75 mph, era 9, and recommended decoder item No 36‑557. The model is listed under Bachmann Branchline’s Spring 2022 British Railway Announcements.