🚞 Graham Farish N Gauge Class 158 Flash Sale
Posted by Jack Morgan on
Get a big saving off one of Graham Farish's exquisite new N gauge Class 158 diesel multiple units, while stocks last. This ScotRail Saltire liveried model of 158711 is now 23% off RRP, so you can pick up one for only £199.50.
Aside from this we have a selection of other Class 158 liveries available covering usage of this well travelled DMU in various conditions and eras.
Bargain ScotRail Model
Other Models In Stock
Product Features
Highly detailed bodyshell with flush, tinted glazing + Unobstructed interior including seat and table detail
Bogies constructed from multiple components featuring full relief detail + Separately applied underframe equipment and detail components
Separately applied metal detail parts, including exhaust guards and interior luggage racks
Each model is supplied with an accessory pack comprising exhaust pipes and cab end connector door covers (where appropriate)
Accurate detail variations
Coreless, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies of the DMS (A) vehicle - Four axle drive (all axles on the DMS (A) vehicle) and Electrical pickup from all wheels
Trailing axles run in metal pinpoint bearings (all axles on the DMS (B) vehicle)
Gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities
9mm (N gauge) wheels to NEM310 standards with authentic profile and detailing
Working miniature BSI Couplings at the cab ends (alternative air dams are included to allow this feature to work on second radius curves or less)
Close coupling mechanism with integral conductive couplings fitted between vehicles
Directional lighting, including illuminated destination panels, switchable on/off at either end on DCC or Analogue control + Cab and saloon interior lighting, switchable on/off via the under-chassis switches + Authentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application
Next18 DCC decoder interface – one decoder required per unit + Easy-access DCC decoder socket located behind removable panel on underside of DMS (B)
Speaker installed in all models for optimum sound reproduction
Prototype Information
The British Rail Class 158 'Express Sprinter' is a diesel multiple-unit passenger train (or DMU), built for British Rail between 1989 and 1992 by British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL) at its Derby Litchurch Lane Works. They were built to replace many locomotive-hauled trains, and allowed cascading of existing Sprinter units to replace elderly 'heritage' DMUs.
The Class 158's sister class, the Class 159 DMUs, are almost identical to the Class 158s; being converted from Class 158 to Class 159 in two batches. When introduced, British Rail described the Class 158s as bringing "new standards of comfort and quality to rail travel on Regional Railways' key long-distance cross-country routes".
As built, interiors were described as fully carpeted, with "panoramic" windows and a variety of seats arranged both airline-style and in bays of four around tables. Unlike previous members of the Sprinter family, such as the Class 156 SuperSprinter, the Class 158s featured air conditioning, an on-board payphone, power-operated interior doors, a toilet in each carriage, and provision for a refreshment trolley service. Despite an increased top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h), the units also promised a smoother, quieter ride than its predecessors.