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Bachmann 32-941

Class 150/2 2-Car DMU 150220 Northern

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Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

The story of the Class 150 Diesel Multiple Unit is brought right up to date with this Bachmann Branchline model of Class 150/2 2-Car DMU No. 150220 in Northern livery – a unit which is still in service on the UK rail network today.

With accurate tooling to depict the changes made in recent years to the real units to provide disabled access, this OO scale model comprises two vehicles – one of which is motorised. Featuring a high level of detail 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 and with space for a speaker, it’s easy to add sound to this model too.

 

MODEL FEATURES: 

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 9
• Pristine Northern livery
• Running No. 150220
• Comprises Car Nos. 52220 and 57220
• Destination blinds for Manchester Pic. (Piccadilly)
• 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.

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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 150/2 two‑car diesel multiple unit, running number 150220 and finished in Northern violet and white livery. The model is supplied in pristine condition, measures 540 mm in length and is DCC ready with a 21‑pin socket; it incorporates a powerful five‑pole motor with flywheel and requires only one decoder for operation of the two coupled vehicles.

The kit includes cars 52220 and 57220, destination blinds for Manchester Piccadilly, NEM coupling pockets, interior detailing and lighting, directional lighting and space to add a speaker. The model represents the rebuilding era of the railways and is compatible with the recommended decoder item 36‑557.

The real Class 150 “Sprinter” DMU was built by BREL York between 1984 and 1987, with the 150/2 subclass introduced in 1986. The units were originally deployed around Birmingham and Manchester and are now operated by Northern Rail on commuter and longer‑distance services throughout the north of England.