Class 153 'Super Sprinter' Profile and Models

153310 at Lincoln in June 2011. ©Rept0n1x

The British Rail Class 153 "Super Sprinters" are single-coach railcars, converted from existing two-car Class 155 diesel multiple units. They were intended for use on rural and lesser used branch lines where passenger numbers do not justify longer trains, or to boost the capacity on trains to enable higher passenger volumes than a single two-car unit. Having been converted from existing 155s, the 153s feature an unusual smaller cab at one end, giving the vehicle an asymmetrical look. When working in multiple this end of the vehicle is often not on the leading end of the train. The fleet have seen use with all manner of operators across most of England, Wales and now Scotland. ScotRail currently intend to use the fleet as "Active Travel Carriages" providing more space for bicycles and leisure equipment on their highland services - for this purpose some of the class have been refitted with a different interior layout. (Information provided via Wikipedia)
Type of Unit	Single-Car Diesel Multiple Unit
Builder	Leyland Bus (as Class 155s) (Converted to Class 153 by Hunslet-Barclay)
Build Dates	1987 to 1988 (Converted to Class 153 between 1991 & 1992)
Total Built	70
Power Output	285 hp
Top Speed	75 mph
Passenger Capacity	59 to 75 Seated
Operated By	Abellio ScotRail Arriva Trains Northern Arriva Trains Wales British Rail Central Trains East Midlands Trains/ Railway Great Western Railway Greater Anglia First North Western First Great Western London Midland National Express East Anglia Northern Rail Transport for Wales Wales & West Wessex Trains West Midlands Trains
Main Duties	Local & Regional Passenger
In Service Until	Present
Surviving Examples	55