Expected Delivery Q1 2027.
The British Rail Class 155 diesel multiple unit (DMU) was introduced in 1987–1988. Built by Leyland at Workington, 42 two-car units were produced using construction methods from the bus-building industry. Shortly after entering service, structural faults, including body cracks, led to the fleet being temporarily withdrawn. Rather than restoring them as two-car sets, British Rail split each unit into single vehicles, creating the Class 153 between 1991 and 1992. These single-car units were suited to rural and lightly used routes. Although short-lived in original form, the Class 155 remains an interesting part of British railway history.
Pioneers of the 'Sprinter' family, the two-car Class 155 DMUs are modelled in three popular liveries that represent the typical lifespan of the models, from BR Provincial 'Sprinter' livery, to the West Yorkshire PTE colours, and finally Northern Rail livery.
We've also modelled two different running numbers across both the iconic Provincial and West Yorkshire PTE liveries, allowing modellers to buy multiples and accurately represent longer formations as required.
Common Features:
- Highly detailed OO scale model, 1:76.2 scale
- Minimum Radius 438mm (2nd Radius Set-track)
- Heavy die-cast metal chassis
- RP25-110 profile OO wheels
- Separately applied etched metal/plastic detail parts, including steps, wipers, etc.
- Scale width wire handrails
- Full underframe equipment detail
- High-quality 5-pole motor with flywheel
- Precision gearbox for maximum performance and slow speed running
- Gearing arranged so model can achieve a scale top speed
- DCC ready with PowerPack capacitor for uninterrupted power
- All-wheel drive and all wheel pickup
- Directional lighting on DC and DCC
- Saloon interior and cab lights
- Tail lights and headlights with day/night settings
- Illuminated destination blinds
- Bodyside door locking indicator lights and illuminated door buttons
- Original/revised headlight units, according to period and livery
- Magnetic BSI auto-couplers
- Optional extended magnetic couplings for compatibility with similar Class 14X/15X units
- Optional obstacle deflectors
- Fully detailed interior with separately fitted seats, tables and partitions
- Detailed standard and ‘micro cab’ interiors
- Optional NRN radio roof pods
- Authentic variations to underfloor radiator grille mesh