53653 Heljan Class 153 351 Northern 'Swoosh' (DCC-Sound)

Standard Class 153/155 features will include:

• Eight separately switchable lighting functions in DCC mode
• Saloon interior and cab lights
• Tail lights and headlights with day/night settings (DCC mode)
• Illuminated destination blinds
• Bodyside door locking indicator lights and illuminated door buttons
• Original/revised headlight units, according to period and livery
• Original/modified gangway end doors, according to period and livery

  Other standard features will include the myriad rivets and panel lines typical of the British Leyland body design, fine underframe and bogie details plus:

• Factory-fitted speakers on all models
• Magnetic BSI auto-couplers
• Detachable snowploughs
• Fully detailed interior with separately fitted seats, tables and partitions
• Detailed standard and ‘micro cab’ interiors
• Optional NRN radio roof pods
• Authentic variations to underfloor radiator grille mesh
• Smooth, reliable and discreet low-profile motor driving all axles

  All models will be offered DCC Ready with an easy-to-access 21-pin decoder interface or with factory-fitted DCC and sound, including route-specific station announcements. Decoration will be the icing on the cake for these superb models, featuring a wealth of detail based on original livery diagrams sourced from train operators and detailed research of the prototype.

  New release - pre-orders invited - expected 3rd Quarter 2025. preauthkernow