Hornby GWR Class 153, DMSL, Diesel Locomotive 153368 – Era 10

Description

Pre-privatisation, British Rail operated all of the Class 153s under their Regional Railways division, the units appearing on many branch lines throughout the Midlands, Wales and Northern England.

Unit 153368 was supplied new in December 1991 to First Great Western under lease from Angel Trains.

Based initially at Cardiff depot, 153368 is now based at Exeter and is equipped with the Richmond 2+2 seating.

Gauge: 00
Length: 310mm
DCC Type: DCC Ready
Period: Era 10 (2006 – 2017)
Operator/Livery: Great Western Railway, GWR Green
Designer: Humslet-Barclay
Entered Service: 1992
Minimum Curve: 2nd Radius + (438mm)
Age Suitability: 14+
Motor: 5 Pole Skew Wound
Purpose: Passenger