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This is the original colour scheme the units were delivered in before being claimed by various operating companies after the privatisation of British Rail in the 1990s.
The Class 158 is DCC Compatible but is not provided with a socket or plug. Common opinion is that a lot of work is required to install a decoder to this model.
Information on installing a DCC Decoder to a Class 158 can be found by clicking on the following link http://www.bachmann.co.uk/pdfs/issue8.pdf
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 158 - 2-car version Class 158 - 3-car version Class 158 - Cummins engine Class 158 - Perkins engine |
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Air Conditioning Unit Exhausts Gangway corridor connectors Vents |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic buckeye coupling Front valance Lifeguard |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed Glazing Seating Tables Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Electrical equipment Engine Engine pipework Footsteps Sanding gear |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened |
Body Construction |
Plastic |
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Non-NEM socket |
Coupling type |
HO Standard Loop/ Stirrup coupling |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
DCC Capability: |
Motor fitted but no DCC socket. CAN motor |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
End of chassis |
Motor type |
Can motor |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Directional headlights & tail lights |