We are delighted to present the Graham Farish Class 150/1 2-Car DMU in BR Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (Regional Railways) livery as part of the Winter 2021 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 Manchester and the north west during Era 8. 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. Complete 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:
- Graham Farish N Scale
- Era 8
- Pristine BR Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (Regional Railways) livery
- Running No. 150133
- Comprises Car Nos. 52133 and 57133
- Destination blinds for Manchester Piccadilly and Preston
- Accessory Pack
- NEM Coupling Pockets
- Powerful 3 Pole Motor with Flywheel
- Interior Detailing
- Directional Lighting
- Speaker Fitted
- SOUND FITTED – Fitted with a Zimo MX649N DDC Sound Decoder (plus a Zimo MX671N DCC decoder in the trailer vehicle) – See below for the function list
- Length 280mm
SOUNDS
F0 – Lights – On/Off
F1 – On – Engine Start Up / Off – Engine Shut Down
F2 – Brake
F3 – Single Horn (Speed Related)
F4 – Two-Tone Horns (Speed Related)
F5* – Cold Start/Light Load
F6 – Engine Idle/Coasting
F7 – Flange Squeal (Speed Related)
F8** – On – Door Opening Sequence / Off – Door Closing Sequence
F9 – Detonators (Speed Related)
F10 – Guard’s Whistle
F11 – On – Guard’s Buzzer / Off – Driver’s Response
F12 – On – Guard’s Double Buzzer / Off – Driver’s Response
F13 – Engine Speed Up
F14 – AWS
F15 – Fire Bell
F16 – Forced Air Ventilation
F17 – Windscreen Wipers
F18** – On – Crew Door Opening / Off – Crew Door Closing
F19 – Fade All Sounds
F20 – Power Car – Directional Lights Off
F21 – Trailer Car – Directional Lights Off
F22 – Station Ambience
F23 – Remote Telephone Test
F27 – Volume Down
F28 – Volume Up
* Cold Start, F5 on Before F1. Engines will crank for longer before starting.
** The DMU will not move whilst doors are open, the doors also cannot be opened whilst the model us moving.
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.
