Class 153 'Super Sprinter' Profile and Models

Class 153 'Super Sprinter'

153310 at Lincoln in June 2011. ©Rept0n1x

The British Rail Class 153 "Super Sprinters" are single-coach railcars, converted from existing two-car Class 155 diesel multiple units. They were intended for use on rural and lesser used branch lines where passenger numbers do not justify longer trains, or to boost the capacity on trains to enable higher passenger volumes than a single two-car unit. Having been converted from existing 155s, the 153s feature an unusual smaller cab at one end, giving the vehicle an asymmetrical look. When working in multiple this end of the vehicle is often not on the leading end of the train. The fleet have seen use with all manner of operators across most of England, Wales and now Scotland. ScotRail currently intend to use the fleet as "Active Travel Carriages" providing more space for bicycles and leisure equipment on their highland services - for this purpose some of the class have been refitted with a different interior layout.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Unit

Single-Car Diesel Multiple Unit

Builder

Leyland Bus (as Class 155s)
(Converted to Class 153 by Hunslet-Barclay)

Build Dates

1987 to 1988
(Converted to Class 153 between 1991 & 1992)

Total Built

70

Power Output

285 hp

Top Speed

75 mph

Passenger Capacity

59 to 75 Seated

Operated By

Abellio ScotRail
Arriva Trains Northern
Arriva Trains Wales
British Rail
Central Trains
East Midlands Trains/ Railway
Great Western Railway
Greater Anglia
First North Western
First Great Western
London Midland
National Express East Anglia
Northern Rail
Transport for Wales
Wales & West
Wessex Trains
West Midlands Trains

Main Duties

Local & Regional Passenger

In Service Until

Present

Surviving Examples

55

 

Products awaiting categorisation

Scale Brand Image Construction Type DCC Capability Product Code Product Title Livery
N Gauge Dapol No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 6-pin socket ND114g
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Class 153 DMU 153360 in First North Western Livery First North Western