Diesel Multiple Units

The 153 units are the usual trains on many of the scenic but lightly-used cross-country branchlines in Wales. Many of these services are essential, providing public transport connections to many towns and tourist destinations in remote parts of the principality. Units can easily be coupled together, or coupled to other 'sprinter' types to form longer trains wehn required, making the 153 a particularly flexible and useful part of the Arriva roster.

This Dapol model features a low friction under window drive mechanism, as developed for the 156 Sprinter unit, incorporating the Dapol super creep motor and a 40:1 gear ratio for superb smooth running at low speeds. A DCC 6 pin socket will be fitted along with directional lighting and see through windows.

This model will carry the Arriva Trains aqua blue livery. Arriva operate several franchises, including many scenic routes in Wales where the 153 provides passenger train services linking remote communities.

Gaugemaster Collection model of First Great Western class 153 single car Sprinter train 153329 finished in the FGW plain purple-blue livery.

The pinnacle of N scale second generation DMUs, the Graham Farish Class 158 combines high fidelity bodyshells with an underframe that’s adorned with separate components depicting the engines, electrical equipment, and auxiliary gear. It’s the livery application which really brings these models to life and every element has been replicated in miniature. Whilst the main colours are spray painted, the myriad smaller logos, symbols and lettering are applied using a specialist printing process, using BR and corporate specification fonts, logos and colours.

The Derby class 108 units were a later design, incorporating the experience gained from the early 'lightweight' and later 'heavyweight' DMU designs to provide a tough, long-lived carriage with robust mechanicals below. These smart looking units were among the last 'first generation' DMUs to be retained in BR service.

Eras 5-6. DCC and Sound Ready. 6 pin decoder required for DCC operation. Sound decoder and speaker required for sound fitting. Directional lighting. NEM plug-in couplers. Length 275mm.

Model of the Pressed Steel design single car diesel multiple unit car W55025 finished in BR green livery with speed whisker lines on the ends.
Model features a finely detailed bodyshell with a below-the-windows mechanism providing clear view through the windows. Fitted with directional lighting and provision for an internal lighting bar to be fitted.
DCC Ready. 6-pin decoder required for DCC operation.
These single-car units are ideal for modelling branch passenger services in the 1970s and 80s. The flexibility of these DMU cars allowed a trailer to be hauled, or another set to be coupled to create the train capacity required.

Model of the Gloucester design single car diesel multiple unit car E55012 finished in BR green livery with speed whisker lines on the ends, as preserved.
Model features a finely detailed bodyshell with a below-the-windows mechanism providing clear view through the windows. Fitted with directional lighting and provision for an internal lighting bar to be fitted.
DCC Ready. 6-pin decoder required for DCC operation.
These single-car units are ideal for modelling branch passenger services in the 1970s and 80s. The flexibility of these DMU cars allowed a trailer to be hauled, or another set to be coupled to create the train capacity required.

Model of the Gloucester design single car diesel multiple unit car M55004 finished in BR blue & grey livery.
Model features a finely detailed bodyshell with a below-the-windows mechanism providing clear view through the windows. Fitted with directional lighting and provision for an internal lighting bar to be fitted.
DCC Ready. 6-pin decoder required for DCC operation.
These single-car units are ideal for modelling branch passenger services in the 1970s and 80s. The flexibility of these DMU cars allowed a trailer to be hauled, or another set to be coupled to create the train capacity required.

A detailed model of the BR class 142 2-car Pacer railbus trains with detailed bodyshells, flush glazing and a close-coupling corridor mechanism. Built in the mid-1980s as a temporary replacement for 1950s DMUs using body panels based on the Leyland National bus the class 142 units were finally withdrawn from service in 2021. The Dapol models  feature detailed bodyshells with flush glazing and close coupling between cars. Fitted with directional lighting and sockets for a Next 18 DCC decoder.
Model finished as unit 142058 in BR Provincial Services livery.

A detailed model of the BR class 142 2-car Pacer railbus trains with detailed bodyshells, flush glazing and a close-coupling corridor mechanism. Built in the mid-1980s as a temporary replacement for 1950s DMUs using body panels based on the Leyland National bus the class 142 units were finally withdrawn from service in 2021. The Dapol models  feature detailed bodyshells with flush glazing and close coupling between cars. Fitted with directional lighting and sockets for a Next 18 DCC decoder.
Model finished as unit 142070 in BR Regional Railways red grey white livery.

A detailed model of the BR class 142 2-car Pacer railbus trains with detailed bodyshells, flush glazing and a close-coupling corridor mechanism. Built in the mid-1980s as a temporary replacement for 1950s DMUs using body panels based on the Leyland National bus the class 142 units were finally withdrawn from service in 2021. The Dapol models  feature detailed bodyshells with flush glazing and close coupling between cars. Fitted with directional lighting and sockets for a Next 18 DCC decoder.
Model finished as unit 142070 in First Great Western blue livery.

A detailed model of the BR class 142 2-car Pacer railbus trains with detailed bodyshells, flush glazing and a close-coupling corridor mechanism. Built in the mid-1980s as a temporary replacement for 1950s DMUs using body panels based on the Leyland National bus the class 142 units were finally withdrawn from service in 2021. The Dapol models  feature detailed bodyshells with flush glazing and close coupling between cars. Fitted with directional lighting and sockets for a Next 18 DCC decoder.
Model finished as unit 142084 in the original BR Regional Railways livery.

A detailed N gauge model of the Hunslet-Barclay built class 143 Pacer 4-wheel railbus type multiple units, constructed in the mid-1980s using bodies created by coach builders Alexander and serving into the early 2020s. Powered by a 5-pole motor in one car with the unpowered car electrically connected these units feature directional lighting, a socket for a Next18 DCC decoder and fittings to accept an optional internal lighting bar (not included).
Model finished as unit 143601 in BR Provincial Services light blue livery.
Release currently expected late 2025.

A detailed N gauge model of the Hunslet-Barclay built class 143 Pacer 4-wheel railbus type multiple units, constructed in the mid-1980s using bodies created by coach builders Alexander and serving into the early 2020s. Powered by a 5-pole motor in one car with the unpowered car electrically connected these units feature directional lighting, a socket for a Next18 DCC decoder and fittings to accept an optional internal lighting bar (not included).
Model finished as unit 143621 in First Great Western Local Lines livery.
Release currently expected late 2025.

A detailed N gauge model of the Hunslet-Barclay built class 143 Pacer 4-wheel railbus type multiple units, constructed in the mid-1980s using bodies created by coach builders Alexander and serving into the early 2020s. Powered by a 5-pole motor in one car with the unpowered car electrically connected these units feature directional lighting, a socket for a Next18 DCC decoder and fittings to accept an optional internal lighting bar (not included).
Model finished as unit 143620 in GWR green livery.
Release currently expected late 2025.

A detailed N gauge model of the Hunslet-Barclay built class 143 Pacer 4-wheel railbus type multiple units, constructed in the mid-1980s using bodies created by coach builders Alexander and serving into the early 2020s. Powered by a 5-pole motor in one car with the unpowered car electrically connected these units feature directional lighting, a socket for a Next18 DCC decoder and fittings to accept an optional internal lighting bar (not included).
Model finished as unit 143602 in Arriva Trains dark blue livery with Transport for Wales brand graphics.
Release currently expected late 2025.

A detailed N gauge model of the Hunslet-Barclay built class 143 Pacer 4-wheel railbus type multiple units, constructed in the mid-1980s using bodies created by coach builders Alexander and serving into the early 2020s. Powered by a 5-pole motor in one car with the unpowered car electrically connected these units feature directional lighting, a socket for a Next18 DCC decoder and fittings to accept an optional internal lighting bar (not included).
Model finished as unit 143609 in Arriva Trains Wales turquoise livery.
Release currently expected late 2025.

A detailed N gauge model of the BREL Derby built class 144 Pacer 4-wheel railbus type multiple units, constructed in the mid-1980s using bodies created by coach builders Alexander and serving into the early 2020s. Powered by a 5-pole motor in one car with the unpowered car electrically connected these units feature directional lighting, a socket for a Next18 DCC decoder and fittings to accept an optional internal lighting bar (not included).
Model finished as unit 144004 in BR Regional Railways livery.
Release currently expected late 2025.

The pinnacle of N scale second generation DMUs, the Graham Farish Class 158 combines high fidelity bodyshells with an underframe that’s adorned with separate components depicting the engines, electrical equipment, and auxiliary gear. It’s the livery application which really brings these models to life and every element has been replicated in miniature. Whilst the main colours are spray painted, the myriad smaller logos, symbols and lettering are applied using a specialist printing process, using BR and corporate specification fonts, logos and colours.

The pinnacle of N scale second generation DMUs, the Graham Farish Class 158 combines high fidelity bodyshells with an underframe that’s adorned with separate components depicting the engines, electrical equipment, and auxiliary gear. It’s the livery application which really brings these models to life and every element has been replicated in miniature. Whilst the main colours are spray painted, the myriad smaller logos, symbols and lettering are applied using a specialist printing process, using BR and corporate specification fonts, logos and colours.

Nicely detailed model of the class 221 super voyager 5 car train finished in the original Virgin Trains livery as unit 221108 Sir Ernest Shackleton
Expected Q2/3 2023

Nicely detailed model of the class 221 super voyager 5 car train finished in the later Virgin West Coast livery as unit 221101 101 Squadron
Expected Q2/3 2023

Nicely detailed model of the class 221 super voyager 5 car train finished in Arriva Cross Country livery as unit 221136

Nicely detailed model of the class 221 super voyager 5 car train finished in the new Avanti West Coast livery as unit 221101.

Nicely detailed model of the class 221 super voyager 5 car train finished in the new Avanti West Coast livery as unit 221115 which retains red roof panels from the Virgin livery
Expected Q2/3 2023