Description
Bachmann 31-500AP Class 158 158860 – Regional Railways Express 2-Car DMU
OO Gauge | ANALOGUE DC | PRE-OWNED | NOISY RUNNER
PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS A PRE-OWNED ITEM
Bachmann Branchline OO Gauge model of Class 158 Express Sprinter No.158860, finished in the distinctive Regional Railways Express livery.
This two-car Diesel Multiple Unit represents one of British Rail's successful second-generation passenger units, introduced for longer-distance regional and cross-country services.
The model is from Bachmann's older Class 158 tooling and is offered in pre-owned condition.
Please note that the unit is a noisy runner and may require mechanical attention, as detailed below.
Model Details
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Manufacturer: Bachmann Branchline
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Catalogue Number: 31-500AP
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Original Model Reference: 31-500A
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Class: British Rail Class 158 Express Sprinter
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Unit Number: 158860
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Formation: 2-Car DMU
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Livery: Regional Railways Express
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Scale: OO Gauge
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Control: Analogue DC – Not DCC Fitted
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Tooling: Older Bachmann release
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Condition: Pre-Owned
Model Features
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Two-car Class 158 Express Sprinter formation
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Regional Railways Express livery
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Applied unit numbers and markings
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Detailed bodyside and window arrangements
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Working directional lighting
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Traditional analogue DC operation
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Older Bachmann Class 158 tooling
Pre-Owned Condition & Testing
UNIT TESTED – 01/10/2026
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Pre-owned in OK condition
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Noisy runner – mechanical attention may be required
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Noise described as a repetitive clanking sound, similar to a wheel flat
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Directional lighting tested and working correctly
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Analogue DC operation – not DCC fitted
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Supplied boxed
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Box has some marks from storage
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Older tooling version
Important – Running Noise
PLEASE NOTE – THIS UNIT IS A NOISY RUNNER AND MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION.
During testing on 01/10/2026, the unit produced a noticeable repetitive clanking noise, similar to the sound of a wheel flat.
The exact cause of this noise has not been established.
The unit may benefit from inspection, servicing or mechanical attention to resolve the issue.
This running characteristic has been clearly identified and should be taken into consideration before purchasing.
Directional Lighting
The unit's directional lighting has been tested and operates correctly, changing with the direction of travel as expected.
Analogue DC Operation
NOT DCC FITTED – ANALOGUE DC
This model is supplied for conventional analogue DC operation.
No DCC decoder is fitted. As this is an older-tooling Bachmann Class 158, any proposed DCC conversion should be assessed for compatibility before attempting installation.
Packaging
The model is supplied in its box, which is in OK condition with some marks from storage.
Regional Railways Express Sprinter
The Class 158 Express Sprinter became an important part of British Rail's regional passenger fleet, operating longer-distance services throughout the country.
The distinctive Regional Railways Express livery makes No.158860 particularly suitable for an OO Gauge layout representing the late British Rail period and the transition towards railway privatisation.
This pre-owned Bachmann model offers a complete two-car Class 158 formation with working directional lights, although purchasers should be aware of the noisy running mechanism and potential need for attention.
