Hornby have released a remembrance-themed livery for their popular Class 755 ‘FLIRT’ bi-mode train. Decorated with red poppies and the lettering ‘Lest We Forget’, this special model pays tribute to the servicemen and women who have served in the Armed Forces. Based on Greater Anglia’s modern Stadler-built Class 755, the commemorative livery brings a meaningful design to a contemporary passenger train, making it an interesting addition to model railway collections.
Flirt Class 755 - Greater Anglia - A Bit of History
The British Rail Class 755 is a bi-mode passenger train built by Swiss manufacturer Stadler Rail for Greater Anglia as part of its fleet modernisation programme. Based on Stadler’s FLIRT design, 38 units were ordered in 2016, comprising 14 three-car Class 755/3 sets and 24 four-car Class 755/4 sets. The trains entered passenger service in July 2019, replacing older diesel multiple units including Classes 153, 156 and 170.
Designed to operate on both electrified and non-electrified routes, the Class 755 combines electric traction with diesel power modules.
The fleet operates regional and local services across Norfolk and Suffolk, including the Wherry Lines and Bittern Line, as well as routes linking Norwich, Ipswich, Cambridge and other destinations across East Anglia.
Modern passenger facilities, improved accessibility and increased seating capacity make the Class 755 an important part of Greater Anglia’s contemporary regional railway network.
The Model
This model will be available as a four-car train pack, featuring directional lighting, detailed interiors and a finely printed remembrance-themed poppy livery. Decorated with red poppies and the words ‘Lest We Forget’, Hornby’s Class 755 ‘FLIRT’ commemorates those who have served in the Armed Forces, bringing a meaningful and distinctive addition to modern model railway layouts.
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