CAF Mk.5 Accessible Sleeper 15203 Caledonian Sleeper ERA_Iarnrod Eireann Returned to action in 1977

Returned to action in 1977 at the Severn Valley Railway it was back on the main line in 1985 as part of the Great Western 150 celebrations and heavily featured in British Rail’s ‘Cardigan Bay Express’ services on its old stamping ground in 1987

7828 Odney Manor is notable as one of two members of the class named after a house that does not exist

Converted to Class 37/4 configuration in December 1985 its new specification included various cosmetic upgrades as well as electric train heat (ETH) capability rated at 30

Highly-detailed OO Gauge / 1:76

it was withdrawn from Aberbeeg shed in 1962 and scrapped

CAF Mk.5 Accessible Sleeper 15203 Caledonian Sleeper ERA_Iarnrod Eireann Returned to action in 1977The Mk. 5 coaches used on the Caledonian Sleeper are a fleet of 75 modern locomotive hauled carriages built by Spanish manufacturer CAF specifically for the overnight sleeper service between London Euston and Scottish destinations such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William. They entered service in 2019, replacing older Mark 2 and Mark 3 stock.