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Bachmann 32-931SF

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 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 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
• 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

Analogue Users: Please note that normal load running sounds and any other automatic or randomised sounds will also operate when this model is used on analogue control (DC) straight from the box!

 

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 Class 150/1 two‑car DMU (model number 150143) is a 00‑scale representation of a British Rail Class 150 “Sprinter” diesel multiple unit in Northern Rail blue and purple livery. The model measures 540 mm in length and is supplied in a pristine finish with both directional and interior lighting fitted.

The locomotive is equipped with a five‑pole motor and an ESU LokSound V5DDC decoder, providing DCC sound and the ability to operate on analogue (DC) control straight from the box. Sound functions include engine start, horn, brake, coupling, AWS and station announcements, among others.

Key specifications are a maximum speed of 75 mph, built‑year representation of 1985‑86, and a manufacturer part number of 32‑931SF. The set comprises cars numbered 52143 and 57143, complete with destination blinds for Manchester Piccadilly and Buxton, NEM coupling pockets and an accessory pack.

The model is intended to represent the initial privatisation era of British railway operations and is targeted at collectors interested in Northern Rail commuter services in the north of England.