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With the introduction of the new Class 800 and 802 IEP units on the Great Western Mainline GWR cascaded the remaining IC125 sets to rural routes shortening them to 4 passenger coach 'Castle' sets. This HST 'Castle' Train Pack contains two particular power cars.
Power Car 43004 entered service in September 1976 and was one of the prototypes for the Brush MTU engine upgrade, this occurring between September 2004 and June 2005. As a result, it did not receive a full overhaul as other members of the Class did, and so returned to Brush to receive Cab upgrades in November 2007. Its counterpart, 43155 entered service in January 1981 and was overhauled by Brush between April and October 2006.
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as the longest serving example of the class, surviving in Chiltern Railways ownership until 2017 when it was finally withdrawn after nearly 60 years in revenue earning service.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.
The EWS Business Train utilised Mk2 coaches in a special EWS maroon livery and would be found being hauled by all manner of EWS liveried traction.
The Class 143 Diesel Multiple Unit was part of British Rail’s Second Generation DMU fleet. Known as ‘Pacers’, along with the Class 141, 142 and 144s, the Class 143s were introduced by British Rail in the mid-1980s at a time when it was replacing its ageing fleet of first generation DMUs. Operating until 2021, this EFE Rail model depicts unit No. 143603 in GWR Green livery with a pristine finish.
The Class 143 Diesel Multiple Unit was part of British Rail’s Second Generation DMU fleet. Known as ‘Pacers’, along with the Class 141, 142 and 144s, the Class 143s were introduced by British Rail in the mid-1980s at a time when it was replacing its ageing fleet of first generation DMUs. Operating until 2021, this EFE Rail model depicts unit No. 143624 in Arriva Trains Wales Livery with a pristine finish.
Pack containing a pair of British Rail Intercity 125 High Speed Train class 43 locomotives finished in the GNER dark blue with red stripe livery, dubbed 'stealth bomber' livery by enthusiasts.Power cars are 43096 Stirling Castle and 43119 Harrogate Spa.DCC ready with 21-pin decoder connection.
The air conditioned class 158 Sprinter trains were built to replace 1950s era locomotive hauled trains on long-distance cross-country routes. Transport for Wales operate a fleet of class 158 trains on long-distance services from central England into West and Mid Wales, including along the Cambrian route to Aberystwyth.DCC and Sound Ready, Plux22 decoder required for DCC operation, sound decoder and speaker required for sound operation. Directional lighting. Internal lighting.
The air conditioned class 158 Sprinter trains were built to replace 1950s era locomotive hauled trains on long-distance cross-country routes. Transport for Wales operate a fleet of class 158 trains on long-distance services from central England into West and Mid Wales, including along the Cambrian route to Aberystwyth.DCC Sound fitted model. Directional lighting. Internal lighting.