Private Passenger Operators

This Bachmann Branchline model depicts one of the units that operates in Wales and across the English-Welsh border, and the two-car unit is decorated in Arriva Trains Wales livery.
The pinnacle of OO scale second generation DMUs, the Branchline 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 Class, which includes a number of Class 09 locomotives, has a single cab at the No.1 end and a front section that houses the power unit, generator and control equipment. Class 08 shunters are powered by an English Electric 350hp, 6KT engine and have a maximum speed of 15 – 20mph. The Class once numbered in excess of 1,000 with approximately 300 remaining in service today and still represents the mainstay of the UKs shunting power.

The standard Class 08 locomotives are in operation in most if not all areas of the UK and are expected to remain in service for many years to come. They are employed mainly as shunting units in marshalling yards and shunting depots but are also used occasionally for short trip workings. Built at the Derby Works and outshopped on the 9 September 1960, Class 08 822 was originally numbered D3990 but changed to its current number on the 31 December 1973.

The locomotive is currently based at St. Philips Marsh T&RSMD, Bristol and is one of nine that are operated by First Great Western.

Bachmann 32-755A 00 Gauge 57314 Class 57 Diesel Locomotive Arriva Wales Livery

Well detailed model of locomotive 57314, one of the class 57 locomotives operated by Arriva Trains Wales to provided the additional flexiblity of using a locomotive hauled train in place of multiple units when trains are expected to be busy.

Dapol have announced a second production run of the popular class 68 locomotives, delivery expected quarter 4 2017

The Class 68 was been developed by DRS to provide a high speed freight and passenger solution to today's demand for low emissions and efficient transportation. The locomotive offers excellent fuel economy, low emissions. The locomotive has also the necessary electrical installation to provide heating and lighting on passenger services. These locomotives are now popular performers throughout much of the UK rail network.

DCC Ready. 6 function 21 pin decoder required to work all lighting functions. NEM plug-in coupler pockets. Directional lighting. Chiltern Modified - No hand rails, AAR multiple working sockets

Dapol have announced a second production run of the popular class 68 locomotives, delivery expected quarter 4 2017

The Class 68 was been developed by DRS to provide a high speed freight and passenger solution to today's demand for low emissions and efficient transportation. The locomotive offers excellent fuel economy, low emissions. The locomotive has also the necessary electrical installation to provide heating and lighting on passenger services. These locomotives are now popular performers throughout much of the UK rail network.

DCC Ready. 6 function 21 pin decoder required to work all lighting functions. NEM plug-in coupler pockets. Directional lighting. Early Service - as previously modelled

A highly detailed model of the BR Southern region class 73 electro-diesel locomotive finished in South West Trains livery.
South West Trains leased this class 73 as a 'Thunderbird' rescue locomotive to attend failed units and get them moved quickly, with diesel power being available if the traction current needed to be discharged. The locomotive is currently leased to SWT successors South Western Railway.

A highly detailed model of the BR Southern region class 73 electro-diesel locomotive finished in the modern era Southern (Govia group) livery.
73202 is leased by Southern as a 'Thunderbird' rescue locomotive to attend failed units and get them moved quickly, with diesel power being available if the traction current needed to be discharged.

Model postponed to 2024 programme.
67025 entered service with EWS in May of 2000, the locomotive would be painted in the standard EWS colour scheme and would be named 'Western Star' in mid-2001. Passing into DB Schenker ownership from EWS, although never wearing the livery, the locomotive would be leased by DB Cargo to Transport for Wales for operation on their Cardiff to Holyhead services. In TfW colours, the locomotive would not wear its name, although the locomotive is still officially named.
The Hornby Class 67 contains a 5 pole motor, dual flywheels and dual bogie drive. An 8 pin DCC socket provides digital compatibility with easy access to a speaker fitment position. The locomotive is also fitted with front and rear lights.

121020 is quite well known as the longest serving example of the class, surviving in Chiltern Railways ownership until 2017 when it was finally withdrawn after nearly 60 years in revenue earning service. Unit 121020 can now be found at the Bodmin and Wenford Railway.

This Railroad model features a simplified running mechanism including a three pole motor and more of a direct drive to the motor, as such it is an ideal starter model. The model has an 8 pin DCC socket for those who which to run the model on a digital layout and a more robust body is the perfect way to avoid damage to the model as a beginner.

The idea of the managers train, business train or inspection saloon is far from a new one, the first examples being employed by some of the earliest of the pre-grouping railway companies. In the modern era EWS' management train is a version of this rather old fashioned idea.
Or much of the modern era, EWS has operated a push-pull managers train and a 'business train'. This business train, despite its name, rarely operated as a single train with sets of coaches often being employed on extra services around the country, an example being on services laid on during major UK based sporting events and such.
The business train utilised the then rather old Mk2 coaches in a special EWS maroon livery and would be found being hauled by all manner of EWS liveried traction, such as the Class 37 and, as in this pack, the class 67.