Bachmann Branchline 31-506A Class 158 2 Car DMU in "Wessex Trains Alphaline" silver. DCC Fitted. OO Gauge USED

Bachmann Branchline 31-506A Class 158 2 Car DMU in "Wessex Trains Alphaline" silver.

 

The British Rail Class 158 'Express Sprinter' is a diesel multiple-unit passenger train (or DMU), built for British Rail between 1989 and 1992 by British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL) at its Derby Litchurch Lane Works. They were built to replace many locomotive-hauled trains and allowed cascading of existing Sprinter units to replace elderly 'heritage' DMUs. The Class 158's sister class, the Class 159 DMUs, are almost identical to the Class 158s; being converted from Class 158 to Class 159 in two batches. When introduced, British Rail described the Class 158s as bringing "new standards of comfort and quality to rail travel on Regional Railways' key long-distance cross-country routes". As built, interiors were described as fully carpeted, with "panoramic" windows and various seats arranged both airline-style and in bays of four around tables, unlike previous members of the Sprinter family, such as the Class 156 SuperSprinter, the Class 158s featured air conditioning, an on-board payphone, power-operated interior doors, a toilet in each carriage, and provision for a refreshment trolley service. Despite an increased top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h), the units also promised a smoother, quieter ride than its predecessors.

 

This set comes in good second-hand condition.  It has been upgraded to DCC (Lenz) factory reset to No.3.. Directional lighting on the power car works. but not in the dummy, although it is fully wired to do so.   It has had a full service and been fully tested and runs very well.

 

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