Description
Bachmann 31-505PNR Class 158 158758 – First North Western 2-Car DMU
OO Gauge | ANALOGUE DC | PRE-OWNED | NON RUNNER – REQUIRES ATTENTION
PLEASE NOTE – THIS ITEM IS SOLD AS A NON RUNNER.
Bachmann Branchline OO Gauge model of Class 158 Express Sprinter No.158758, finished in First North Western livery.
This two-car Diesel Multiple Unit represents one of the second-generation passenger trains widely used on regional and longer-distance services throughout Britain.
The model is from Bachmann's older Class 158 range and is offered as a pre-owned non-running item, suitable for someone looking to undertake repairs or obtain a model for spares.
The unit has been tested and does not run correctly. A possible cog or gear issue has been identified, although the exact fault has not been confirmed.
Model Details
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Manufacturer: Bachmann Branchline
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Catalogue Number: 31-505PNR
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Class: British Rail Class 158 Express Sprinter
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Unit Number: 158758
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Formation: 2-Car DMU
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Operator: First North Western
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Livery: First North Western
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Scale: OO Gauge
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Control: Analogue DC – Not DCC Fitted
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Condition: Pre-Owned – Non Runner
Model Features
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Two-car Class 158 Express Sprinter formation
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First North Western livery
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Applied unit numbers and markings
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Detailed bodyside and window arrangements
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Original Bachmann Class 158 tooling
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Conventional analogue DC model
Pre-Owned Condition & Testing
UNIT TESTED – 01/10/2026
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NON RUNNER – REQUIRES REPAIR OR ATTENTION
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Possible cog or gear issue
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Exact mechanical fault has not been established
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Some cosmetic scuffs present on the bodysides
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Analogue DC – not DCC fitted
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Supplied boxed
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Box shows shelfwear and storage marks consistent with its age
Important – Non-Running Condition
PLEASE NOTE – THIS UNIT IS BEING SOLD AS A NON RUNNER, FOR SPARES OR REPAIR.
During testing on 01/10/2026, the unit was found to be non-running.
A possible issue with the drive cog or gearing has been suggested, but this has not been confirmed through a detailed mechanical inspection.
The model will require investigation and potentially replacement components or mechanical repairs before it can be returned to operational condition.
No guarantee is given that the fault is limited to the gearing or that a straightforward repair will resolve the issue.
This item should be purchased on the understanding that it is not currently operational.
Cosmetic Condition & Packaging
The unit has some scuffs to the bodysides, which should be taken into consideration when assessing its overall condition.
The original box also shows shelfwear and marks from age and storage.
Analogue DC Operation
PRE-DCC MODEL – ANALOGUE DC
This is an older Bachmann Class 158 model originally designed for conventional analogue DC operation.
No DCC decoder is fitted.
First North Western Class 158
The Class 158 Express Sprinter became a familiar sight on regional passenger services across Britain, with First North Western operating the type during the railway privatisation period.
No. 158758 in First North Western livery is an attractive subject for an OO Gauge layout representing the late 1990s and early 2000s.
This particular Bachmann example is offered specifically as a non-running model for spares or repair, with its possible gearing issue, cosmetic scuffs and age-related box wear clearly identified.
IMPORTANT: THIS MODEL IS SOLD AS A NON RUNNER AND REQUIRES ATTENTION BEFORE USE.
