New products from Hornby for 2026
Model railway manufacturer Hornby heralded 2026 by announcing over 150 new OO gauge products on 14th January.
Tag: Class 153
Class 153 in Northern livery released in OO Gauge
Hornby has announced the release of an OO Gauge Class 153 diesel multiple unit, finished in the distinctive livery of train operator Northern.
Driver Training Improved Thanks to East Midlands Railway and Great Central Railway
East Midlands Railway and Great Central Railway have partnered up to improve the learning of Driver Apprentices.
Welsh heritage railway receives £60,000 grants
The Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway has been awarded grants totalling £60,000 towards further development of its site near Llanelli in West Wales.
Consultation opens over Transport for Wales Class 153s
A consultation has opened regarding modifications to Transport for Wales’ fleet of Class 153 trains. 153307, 153318, 153331, 153352, 153968, 153972 could be converted into…
Super Sprinter railcars to feature at Leicestershire gala
Among the attractions announced by the Great Central Railway for its Spring Diesel Gala are its Class 153 Super Sprinter single-coach railcars.
Great Central Railway acquires two Class 153s for driver training
The latest trains to arrive at the Great Central Railway are two single-car Class 153 diesel multiple units.
Great Central Railway welcomes two Class 153s
The Great Central Railway (GCR) is taking delivery of two Class 153 single-car diesel units.
Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway to convert Class 153 into community café
The Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway plans to convert the bodyshell of a Class 153 diesel multiple unit into a community café and hub at Cynheidre.
Transport for Wales celebrates completion of Class 153 refurbishment
The refurbishment of Transport for Wales' (TfW) fleet of Class 153 railcars is now complete.
